Hot Drawing & Illustration How-Tos
How To: Draw cartoon eyes step by step
Eyes should not take very long to draw. Here is how to draw a decent looking eye in less then five minutes. These detailed instructions are helpful for drawing animations so you can draw comic book characters quickly.
How To: Draw old age on a cartoon character
This instructional drawing video shows a quick way to add age to your cartoon character. This is a good technique for animation because you can add age to a pre-existing cartoon character.
How To: Draw a human body structure
This instructional drawing video allows ample time to draw the structure of a human body or comic book character. This method of drawing bodies is about basic position and movement. So, draw these shapes lightly, to place your character in a believable position before you add individual characteristics to your drawing.
How To: Illustrate with watercolor, ink, and colored pencil
This video tutorial offers tips on various illustration techniques. Illustrate with watercolor and colored pencil in black and white for practical purposes. When drawing professional illustrations, there is not a lot of room for mistakes. Use water color, ink and colored pencil to begin fleshing out your drawings with light layers or paint and ink.
How To: Draw chrome surfaces
This tutorial will show you how to draw a chrome rim. Watch this step by step instructional video to draw chromium surfaces with just a few pencils. It helps to draw from a photograph to better understand the way that light hits metal.
How To: Draw male and female character faces
This instructional drawing video discusses the differences between male and female faces. The artist draws the male and female face side by side to demonstrate the exact alterations you may need to make when drawing angular male and curved female characters.
How To: Draw a face from a three quarter view
This instructional drawing video demonstrates how to draw a face at three quarter view. This drawing video is not for children. This simple tutorial will show you the difference between a frontal view and a 3/4 view. You must draw one eye smaller than the other to create an illusion of depth.
How To: Draw Yoda from Star Wars
Want to recreate the magic of Star Wars? With the help of a pencil, some paper, and this how-to video, you can sketch Yoda anywhere, anytime. Watch this video drawing tutorial and learn the simple steps of rendering Yoda, starting with basic shapes and ending up with a complete detailed draft. Draw Yoda from Star Wars.
How To: Digitally paint a portrait in Photoshop
This tutorial covers advanced digital portrait painting in Photoshop. Learn the step by step process of painting hair, fur, skin, clothes by following along with this example of how to digitally paint a girl with a panda. This video covers drawing principles and techniques but doesn't cover using Photoshop itself.
How To: Write lowercase letters in Italic hand calligraphy
Italic hand calligraphy looks great for wedding and party invitations. Learn more about forming letters in calligraphy and how to write using the art of calligraphy in this free online video series.
How To: Write numerals in calligraphy
The art of inking script numbers in calligraphy. Learn italic numerals in calligraphy and how to write using the art of calligraphy in this free online video series.
How To: Write Italic lowercase letters in calligraphy
Calligraphy looks great for wedding and party invitations. Learn more about forming letters in calligraphy and how to write using the art of calligraphy in this free online video series.
How To: Do Uncial calligraphy
Uncial calligraphy is characterized by rounded strokes. Learn more about forming letters in calligraphy and how to write using the art of calligraphy in this free online video series.
How To: Draw cartoon facial expressions
Draw cartoons with realistic facial expressions to bring characters to life, capturing happy, sad, angry, evil and surprised looks. Learn to draw cartoon facial expressions from an artist in this free cartooning video series.
How To: Create a character walk cycle animation
Animating character walk cycles is easy! This free online video lesson about animation will teach you everything you need to know, from work areas to keyframes and more and is taught by animation expert Cable Hardin.
How To: Write italic capitals in calligraphy
Writing capitals in calligraphy helps to refine the slant for letters. Learn how to write capital letters in calligraphy with this free handwriting video from a calligrapher. Write italic capitals in calligraphy - Part 1 of 16.
How To: Write cursive Italic calligraphy
A pen, nib holder, nibs, and black ink is needed for calligraphy writing. Learn the tools and materials needed to write cursive italic calligraphy in this free art video from a professional calligrapher. Write cursive Italic calligraphy - Part 1 of 15.
How To: Create abstract art design principles
Abstract art may seem random but it often utilizes basic art and design theories. Learn more about making an abstract painting in this free art lesson from an art instructor.
How To: Draw cartoon outfits for men
Drawing cartoon outfits like a cartoonist takes practice and lessons from a professional cartoonist help. Learn to draw cartoon men's outfits in this free video series of cartoon drawing lessons featuring a professional cartoon artist.
How To: Try Western calligraphy techniques
Western calligraphy is an art form in itself that is able to communicate on a surface and subconscious level. Learn the calligraphy alphabet and numbers and how to write using the art of calligraphy in this free online video series.
How To: Master the basic two-dimensional design
The basics of two-dimensional design utilizes design elements such as space, balance and line. Learn foundational design skills with this free art video series.
How To: Draw knights
Drawing knights, damsels and dragons excites a child's imagination and develops creative, artistic skills. Learn how to draw an armored knight and a fair maiden from a professional cartoonist in this free drawing video series.
How To: Learn face drawing techniques
Drawing a human face based on the facial bone structure produces lifelike proportion and shadows. Learn about drawing a face with this free drawing video series.
How To: Practice a few pastel drawing techniques
Pastel drawings are a creative way to learn about color theory and art observation. Learn pastel drawing techniques with this free instructional art video series.
How To: Practice a few sketching tips & exercises
Sketching takes exercises and practice. Learn different sketching techniques to get started with this free drawing video series.
How To: Draw cartoon people
Drawing cartoons isn't as hard as it might seem! In this free series of online art videos about cartoons, learn to draw cartoons in a few easy steps and create fun and expressive characters!
How To: Draw cartoon animals
Learn how to draw cartoon and anthropomorphized animals, clothes, objects, word balloons, movement and character setting with expert cartoon drawing tips in this free online art instruction video series.
How To: Draw cartoon people
Whether you sketch or doodle, cartoon with us! Learn how to draw cartoon girls, including hair, lips, eyes, hips and legs, eyelashes, and more in this free video art lesson on cartooning and drawing females.
How To: Draw a portrait on coquille paper
Ever wanted to draw a portrait of a friend or other person but you just didn't know how? In this free online art lesson on video, you'll learn how to draw portraits on coquille paper and be instructed by art expert David A. Clemen.
How To: Draw the human body
Learning how to draw people? Get some expert tips and advice from an artist on figure drawing, including tips for drawing the mouth, eyes, hands, hair and backgrounds, in this free video art lesson.
How To: Draw faces step by step
Learning how to draw faces can be difficult but rewarding for any artist interested in drawing people. Get expert art and drawing tips in this free video art lesson on how to draw faces.
How To: Draw people in perspective
Perspective drawing takes skill and practice. Get expert advice on how to draw people in perspective in this free art lesson video series on figure drawing for experienced and novice artists.
How To: Draw people
Learning how to draw people is one of the most difficult projects an artist can take on, but with the help of our expert, you will be able to draw the human body to scale with ease and skill. Get these figure drawing art lessons for free in this series of videos.
How To: Draw the human body
Learn how to draw the human body and what supplies you will need to get started in this free video series of art lessons.
How To: Draw cartoon characters
Learn tips and techniques for drawing cartoon characters with expert artist advice in this free online drawing and cartooning lesson video series.
How To: Draw with chalk pastels
Professional illustrator Stik walks through some drawing techniques using chalk pastels. Chalk pastels are familiar from Degas sketches, and create a soft finish. They can be used to shade and the hard edge can function as a pencil. Learn some techniques of rendering pictures with chalk pastels by watching this video drawing tutorial.
How To: Draw anatomically correct feet
Sheldon Shows how the structure of the foot works. The anatomy of the foot is broken down into simple shapes. Watch this video drawing tutorial and learn how to draw anatomically correct feet.
How To: Draw anatomically correct hands
Sheldon breaks down the structure of the hand. The anatomy of the hands is broken down into simple shapes. Learn how to render anatomically correct hands in human figure sketches by watching this video drawing tutorial.
How To: Create gesture or movement in drawings
Motion can be difficult to capture in drawings; it takes a certain technique to render the impression of a gesture by tricking the eye into moving along with the shape of the sketch. Watch this video drawing tutorial and learn how to create the illusion of movement or motion in a sketch.
How To: Draw Pichu the Pokemon
It's easy to learn to draw Pichu the Pokeman with this free tutorial! If you love this character and want to draw him, follow the lesson below and you'll have it down in a jiffy. Drawing Pichu is a lot of fun because this character has a lot of spunk and personality. Follow the guide and you'll know how to do the drawing, sketching, and coloring of this guy. When you know how to draw manga, you can have a lot of fun!