Drawing & Illustration How-Tos
How To: Draw Pein from Naruto
This video will show you how to draw the character Pein from Naruto Shippuden. The first step is to draw an oval to begin his head. Then you want to add guidelines for the headband and hair. His face angles down, so you want to factor that in when drawing guidelines for the eyes, nose and mouth. You'll want to use a black pencil to fill in the details. You can erase the guidelines with white pencil. Follow the directions in this video and you'll have a great drawing in no time.
How To: Draw a girl
Drawing a woman is a lot like drawing a man, only curvier. You can use triangles to sketch the basic form of a woman, giving you a guideline to sketch in more and more detail until you’ve given her the look you want.
How To: Draw shoes
There’s so much you can do with a shoe. Be it the house in a fairy tale or just on the foot of a man, you will want to know how to sketch a good shoe. Keep on practicing and try giving your shoes a little wear-and-tear character.
How To: Draw Pucca
This how-to video offers you a simple, straight forward lesson about how to draw one of the simplest and funniest anime characters ever seen in a cartoon. She is none other than Pucca. The video consists of a simple walk through that shows you how to draw this unique character line by line. Starting from a simple white background, you slowly progress by drawing the silhouette, followed by the clothes, facial expressions, tiny details and in the end a simple, elegant pink background. If you fo...
How To: Draw a cartoon mom on a computer
DrawingNow teaches you how to draw a cartoon mom on a computer in Microsoft Paint or any other drawing program. You start with a basic oval, but tilted to one side. Then, add the contour of the long hair. Next, you can start adding details to the face. Draw a nose and two equally spaced ovals with circles inside each one. These will be the eyes. Draw eyebrows and full lips. Now that you are done with the sketch, you need to color it in. Use yellow for the hair, blue for the eyes, a pink flesh...
How To: Draw perspective shadows using a light source
This video demonstrates the process for drawing prospective shadows using a light source. Start with the shadow vanishing point which is directly below the light source on the horizon line. Draw lines from the shadow vanishing point to the front three corners of your box. Next draw lines from your light source to the top three corners of your box. Where the shadow lines intersect, that area defines the shadow area and can be filled in for shadows. The shadows, of course, will line up with you...
How To: Draw a 16-bit bullet flower
The video illustrates step by step on how to draw the flower by showing every pixel that is being painted. It includes the shape of the brush used and the color. Towards the end of the video, the 16 bit painting of the bullier flower is compared with an 8 bit painting of the same flower by the same artist - zed gamer. It is a 2 minute video at the end of which we can see how to draw and color the bullet flower
How To: Draw manga hair on a computer
The video shows us how to draw a manga hair on a computer. Firstly draw a oval shape to represent the face though it is not important, just for the sake of using it as a reference. Then draw the outline of the hair formation using a lighter shade and then start drawing the hairdo in the way it is supposed to be and then darken it using the darker shades. Then erase the outline which you had done previously which is not needed now and then color the hairdo with appropriate colors. This kind of...
How To: Draw Spongebob Squarepants easily
DrawingNowVideos teaches you how to draw SpongeBob Squarepants. You start off with a squiggly line and you want to create a rectangle and then create a 3D box out of that. That will be the head. Add circles and ovals on the side to make it look more like a sponge. Add eyes, eyelashes, nose, cheek with freckles and an open mouth with two teeth up front and the tongue. Then draw the body and add details such as pants and a tie. Complete the face by adding a few circles around. Also don't forget...
How To: Draw with liquid water
The present video shows to make a drawing using mainly water. In this particular video, here makes a picture called Alan's war. The video has been created by :01 first second home movies. Taking water in a small tin, with a sharpened opening on it. The opening end is used as a tip of a pencil. The water is squeezed through the opening. By that water , make a sketch of a soldier. As the water keeps the paper wet, put some ink on the water drawing. The ink will spread out through the water wet ...
How To: Draw flowers step by step
In this particular video, a small girl named Kayla, describes how to draw flowers. First, we need a pad of paper and some kind of a drawing instrument, like pen or a pencil. Then, make a circle and draw some flower petals. Then, put some dots in the middle of the circle to make a shade. You may color it to make it look better. Then, she makes a rose with a stem, a couple of flowers, and a flower top with some petals. Then, she explains it. To make a rose, make a big dark spot in the paper, ma...
How To: Draw Mike From Monsters Inc on a computer
This video from Drawing Now outlines how to draw Mike from Monsters, Inc. There is no audio in the video. To being, draw a tear-shaped oval with a rounded top. Draw a half moon that faces down, with the top of the rounded end of the “moon” touching the top of the tear shape. This will be the eyelid. Below the eyelid, draw a big circle for the iris, with a smaller circle inside it for the pupil. To start the arms and legs, add them in stick form. The arm has two segments and the hand and the l...
How To: Draw a manga body on a computer
Drawing a manga body on your computer is not that different from how you might draw a regular person. Manga bodies tend be slim and long, having an appearance similar to a person you would say has a light build. The best way to begin is by sketching broad guidelines with a 30% black pencil. After that, you want to draw simple sticks for the arms, then intersecting curves to start the chest and a V for the stomach. Follow the example in this video to see the rest.
How To: Draw a skull
In this video tutorial, viewers will learn how to draw a skull using a computer. Start by drawing a circle for the head and a rectangular shape at the bottom. Draw a line in the center as a guideline. Then draw the eyes, nose and mouth. Now outline the skull and add the details. Shade in the eye sockets, nose and mouth. Now you can erase the guideline. Start coloring the skull to a preferred color. Then add in a darker color around the skull to shade it. Finally, outline the skull and color t...
How To: Draw a cartoon pig
First neatly draw the outline of the pig, then color the outline with a darker shade as this is the base of the character. Next draw the eyes, nose, and the small curly tail which complete the outline of the pig. For the base color a slightly bright pink color should be selected to shade the inner part of the pig i.e. the stomach, legs, and face. A shiny touch should be added to the face to give it a brighter and happier appearance. The background must be colored also with blue and brown. The...
How To: Draw Spongebob Squarepants on your computer
1985rey teaches you how to draw SpongeBob Squarepants on your computer, using Paint. To start with an existing picture of the character to get the look and feel, use the brush tool, using black and make a large spongy head. Add circles on the side to make it look like 3D. Draw the eyes, eyebrows, nose, cheek and mouth with teeth and tongue. Once you're done with the head, continue drawing the body, with legs and pants and also the hands. Now you can start coloring in with a yellow for the who...
How To: Draw Kim and Ron from Kim Possible
YouTube user DrawingNow teaches you how to draw Kim and Ron from Kim Possible. You start with a green background and use a pencil to sketch their bodies. Start with a simple circle for the head and then add ears and hair. Add the neck connecting to the body and a fist extending forward. Draw the other hand and remember the pants and shoes. Next start with an oval for Ron's face and draw larger ears, but smaller hair. He's also in an action move, so reflect that in the way he holds his hands a...
How To: Draw a pair of running shoes on the computer
DrawingNow teaches you how to draw a pair of running shoes. Your start with two ovals, one larger than the other. These will act as the soles of the shoes. Next start sketching the shoe up and once you're happy with it, you can start drawing on top of it and erasing the original sketch. Do the same for the other shoe and start adding details. Draw the front of the foot, heel, the inside of it and the knots. Finally, all you need to do is color them in and use imaginative color combinations.
How To: Draw Spawn
This video shows how to draw the comics character Spawn, a former CIA operative killed by his own men and afterwards recruited to be a general in Hell's army. Running at a 6x speed, you will find it easy to replicate. To accomplish this task, you'll need a sheet of paper, a pencil and red, grey and black markers. In less than 10 minutes, without any special drawing skills and simply by following the tracing and coloring shown in this video, you will finish a fully colored entire body drawing ...
How To: Draw Kung Fu Panda on a computer
In this video you will learn how to draw a Kung Fu Panda on your computer. The first thing to do is to create the sketch using a crayon tool. After you've done that you need to take a brush tool and draw on the sketch with a black color. The next step is to paint the background using a spray tool or a bigger brush. To paint the Panda you will need a smaller brush and you have to be careful. After that, draw the details and the shadows. In the end, you will know how to create a beautiful maste...
How To: Draw a vase with flowers using a colored pencil
Swirloflight teaches you how to draw a vase with flowers using a colored pencil. Start with a regular black pencil to sketch the flowers and base. You want to start off with basic shape and draw only what you need. You will now go to the next part, using the colored pencils. Don't go into great detail and don't be afraid of going outside of the lines while coloring in. The colored pencils are good for creating rich areas of color. After you're done with the vase and flowers, create a blended ...
How To: Draw snake scales
In this three minute long video the host, Bill Flowers, provided a simple process approach to drawing snake scales; more specifically, Tiger Snake scales. The artist, Bill Flowers, covers every step, method, and process that is involved in drawing a snake scale. Bill Flowers, also known as "The Snake Artist," has had a passion for drawing snakes for quite a while and in this video is sharing that passion with the viewers. Upon complete viewing of the video, viewers will be able to share this ...
How To: Draw a beautiful rose step by step
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw a rose on the computer. This rose was drawn using the line tool on a paint program. Begin by drawing the shape of pedal, as shown in the video. Add a circular shape above and put a dot within the circular shape. Go on adding pedals as shown in the video. Now add the green stem and leaf. This video is very simple and has a step-by-step text for viewers to follow along. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy drawing on the computer and ...
How To: Draw a teddy bear
This video is about how to draw a teddy bear For this you have to remember only a few easy steps that are the following
How To: Draw Mickey Mouse on a computer
The video is about how to draw a Mickey Mouse in a computer. First draw a little big circle, as head. Then make ears by adding two ears to it. Then draw nose attached to the open mouth. Make eyes above the mouth and nose by putting two rounds. Then make hands like extended to back. Then make the body, slightly bent backward. Then draw legs to the body. Add shoes to the legs. This is the sketch of the Mickey Mouse. Then make the boundaries bold. Darken the round tip of the nose. Color the eyes...
How To: Draw a man
If you can’t find the man of your dreams or maybe you’re looking for a new buddy, you can always stop looking and just draw him. After completing the basics your can style him and create whatever mood and features you like.
How To: Line draw
You don’t need a camera to recreate a picture you see. Choose and object and with only a pen and pencil you can recreate that object as a sketch. Take your time, and choose somewhere quite where you can focus on your creation.
How To: Draw cars
Want to improve your car drawing abilities? Walk you’re way through these steps and you will have the tools to sketch your very own car. You can make it into a cheerful cartoon car or keep it looking sharp and realistic. Rev your drawing engine and get ready to learn how to use basic shapes to sketch your favorite car.
How To: Draw a racing car
In this video tutorial, viewers will learn how to draw the character Lightning McQueen from the Disney movie Cars. Begin by drawing a 3D rectangle. Make it rounded. Add the wheels and windshield. Draw the mouth on the bumper and the eyes on the windshield. Draw the spoiler and add the details of the car. Then erase the guidelines. Then start adding the colors. Add a darker shade of red for shading. Finish by adding the details on the car. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy drawin...
How To: Draw a quick rose step by step
A bouquet of roses is a lovely thought but will quickly wilt and die. Give your loved one a bouquet of roses that will last for years to come and it will only cost you the price of a pencil and paper. They’re quick and easy to sketch.
How To: Draw Woody Woodpecker
This video shows how to draw the famous cartoon character and is accompanied by funky music, rather than commentary. After all, you can actually see what the artist is doing, so narrative is pretty much unnecessary. You basically start by drawing the eye and then the beak and cheeky smile. From there you complete the picture and shade in to bring the whole thing to 3d life. Because the whole thing is speeded up, you can see how it's done quite clearly but without having to spend a large amoun...
How To: Draw musical instruments on a computer
DrawingNow teaches you how to draw musical instruments on a computer. Start by drawing a guitar and then draw all the other instruments on top and near it. Use straight lines for the neck and interior. Use curves on the outside. Make sure to draw simple shapes and add detail later. Also, don't over complicate your drawing. Remember to keep proportions. The trombone is all about curves and circles. Don't be scared if it doesn't come out smaller than the guitar. Finally add drums and you can al...
How To: Draw a squirrel
No words are needed to show you how to draw this cute and corky squirrel. This video shows you how to draw a simple squirrel from the pattern of the outline and continues to add more detail like adding for realistic looking fur.
How To: Draw Spongebob Squarepants using a crayon and coin
The video is a step by step process for drawing a SpongeBob using a coin and crayons. First he took the coin and drew two circles nearer to each other using a black crayon. Then he added a black dot to its center so that it looks like the eye of SpongeBob. He drew the lens of the eye using green crayon.
How To: Draw a hand from memory from the thumb perspective
SOLOMATION Cy Porter, the owner of the mentioned website demonstrates how to draw a hand from the thumb perspective. He says that this tutorial is to bring out the thumb's measurement and relation to the rest of the hand. First he draws the palm and the wrist, giving as a square shape to the palm. The he draws the first joint of the thumb saying that the center point of the line joining the knuckles and the wrist and the center point of the thumb's first joint forms an arc. Then he draws the ...
How To: Draw a pretty floral design on your nails
This is an interesting video presentation about "Flower Nail Art Tutorial". The steps are as follows, the first step is Apply a thick coat of clear polish on your nail and then apply 5 red dots in circle in the fourth finger and a white dot in the middle and then draw a line from the center through the red dots. After drawing each line, clean your brush and now draw lines from between the dots to the center and then draw golden strips between petals and draw a black dot in the middle and draw...
How To: Draw a skateboarder
User DrawingNow teaches you how to draw a skateboarder in mid flight. You start by sketching basic shapes like an oval for the head, parallelograms for the hands and feet and a large square for the body. Make sure you make the legs bent and placed on top of the skateboard. You can then draw on top of that, adding more details like a cap, muscles for the arm and a shirt on the body. You can delete the first outline and start coloring it in. Add more details, like wheels, shoes and pants, and a...
How To: Draw a cool dragon
In this video you will learn how to draw a Dragon. To do that just follow these steps and instructions: The first thing that you need to draw is the head of the dragon. Make the eyes, nose, ears and all the other face details. Now continue with the body and with the arms. Make the wings of the dragon big and draw the claws too. Now make all the details of the body and complete the sketch. You can try to color the dragon and you can try to make some flames too. In the end you will create a gre...
How To: Draw Spongebob Squarepants on Microsoft Paint
Learn how to draw the one and only Spongebob Squarepants! As you might imagine, the first step is to draw a square. Next step is to put the eyes and nose in the middle of the square. You can make his arms by putting long circular shapes on the side. His teeth are two smaller squares and don't forget his cheek crease. Now you can move on to the pants. This video will show you how to draw Spongebob.
How To: Draw Lucario
This video tutorial will show you to draw the cartoon character Lucario. To begin, draw your guidelines by using a 30% black pencil. Since he has a snout, you want to put two ovals for the head instead of one. Then make the chest with two curved lines and make simple lines for the legs, arms and tail. Use a black pencil to add in details and paint bucket for shadows.