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How To: Draw freehanded like an architect
First in a series of many tutorials on "retro" architectural drawing as it used to be done pre-computer. This sequence will teach you how you can draw basic shapes and other textures in order to draw an architectural structure.
How To: Draw clean and sharp pencil lines when you sketch
This tutorial goes over a few tips and techniques which will help you draw clean and sharp pencil lines. The most important thing is to hold your pencil correctly, and then you're taught a few drills to practice to improve your drawing.
How To: Sketch a woman's face at 3/4 profile
Learn how to sketch a woman's face at 3/4 profile. This drawing tutorial is done in Photoshop.
How To: Draw clouds that you can touch
Cloud drawing is a snap, and it's a great place to learn how to smudge your pencil lead when you are drawing.
How To: Draw a bunny rabbit with Jan Brett
Celebrated and award-winning children's illustrator, Jan Brett, shows how to sketch a bunny in this instructional video. Learn how to draw and paint a rabbit by following Jan's simple directions that go from making easy shapes to the finished product. Let kids join in the fun and draw their own bunny rabbit from these basic steps.
How To: Draw feathers
To draw birds accurately, you'll need to master drawing feathers. Feathers can be tricky, but if you can learn how to draw them you'll be able to depict birds with grace and accuracy. In this video, the artist walks you through the process, from selecting the materials to drawing the finished feathers.
How To: Draw ocean waves
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw ocean waves. The image drawn in this video has water waves clashing into some rocks on shore. Begin by drawing the outline of the rocks on the right side. The horizon line of the image is about 3/4 above the rocks. Then draw a large wave that passes the horizon line. Now paint the sky in gray and paint the rock in shades of black and gray. Paint the waves and slowly build the colors. Use the pencil tool with transparent color to fill in the wa...
How To: Draw Michael Jackson
With Michael Jackson's recent death, people from around the world have come to cherish what he was best know for - being the "King of Pop", even with all of the allegations of child molestation for which he was never convicted of. This video series is a dedication to Michael Jackson, to forever immortalize him on paper.
How To: Illustrate with markers and colored pencils
Watch this fine art video tutorial to learn how to illustrate with markers and colored pencils. "This video shows my process for making an illustration (non tradigital). I use illustration markers (usually prismacolor) and color pencils (usually prisma once again) and a wax blending stick. I make my illustrations in two steps:
How To: Begin drawing silhouettes
Watch this two part instructional drawing video to begin drawing silhouettes. When drawing any form, try to identify the parts that will appear as a silhouette in your field of vision. Begin to bridge the gap between drawing and painting using contrast and shading to render constructed forms in perspective. Silhouettes may appear flat, but you can work away from a silhouette to draw a series of rounded forms.
How To: Draw roses step by step
Drawing Roses that look great isn't difficult, but it will take a little attention to detail. Apart from that it's as simple as putting your pencil to the page.
How To: Draw a basic cartoon face step by step
This instructional video teaches how to draw a variety of basic cartoon faces. Learn how to make simple changes to sketch different comic characters.
How To: Draw 3D wind flapping flags
Mark demonstrates how to draw flapping flags or scrolls. He starts with a paper in a binder but any paper will work. In this demonstration he uses a pencil to create his drawing but any pen or pencil will do. He draws the flagpole first starting on the left side of the page. He draws multiple circles creating cylinders that you may have learned how to draw in a previous lesion by Mark Kistler. He uses shading to create the effect of a curve and depth of the flag. He shows how to create the ef...
How To: Draw an anime female face and shoulder
How to draw comics: woman, female, girl face and shoulder step by step for anime, manga, and concept art design, female girl face, head dress and shoulder dy front view Video tutorial. Cartoon, illustration, comics, anime, manga learn how step by step from drawing realistic face online lesson.
How To: Draw a boy or male teenager in the manga style
This clip offers lessons in how to draw boys in the Japanese manga style. Breaking down the hair, eyes, and mouth, it gives you a bunch of tips and tricks to make a very realistic face. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started drawing your own manga boys, watch this video guide.
How To: Draw a landscape scenery
This video is a free drawing lesson on how to draw landscape scenery. • Draw a baseline or a horizontal line in the middle of the paper.
How To: Draw perspective and depth
Learning how to draw is a very much about learning how to see. Watch this instructional drawing video to begin to draw the illusion of depth on a flat surface. Most people can see perfectly fine and understand the concept of depth in space. However, drawing becomes tricky when you must translate a moving object onto a piece of paper. Learn to draw in the page, rather than on the page.
How To: Design and draw like an architect
Take a lesson in architecture from renowned architect Doug Patt by watching this video tutorial. If you want to learn about drawing and designing, without going to school, Doug's just the teacher. Watch to see how to design and draw like an architect.
How To: Draw an anime/manga fight pose
"Miki Falls" manga creator Mark Crilley presents a tutorial on drawing a manga character doing a karate kick. The focus is on drawing a clenched fist and the feet in two different positions.
How To: Draw a pencil sketch of an anime-style girl sitting down
This tutorial shows you one way to draw your anime girls - to show them sitting down. The video also goes over the proper use of perspective to make your drawing more realistic. Just follow along with this step by step and add to your anime portfolio!
How To: Draw a house in perspective
Without perspective, drawings would never look realistic and would instead be flat, remedial depictions of reality. Luckily, the discovery of perspective during the Renaissance lets us simulate reality if we know the mathematical principles behind it.
How To: Draw a girl sitting down
Drawing someone sitting down can be tricky. Having some trouble? Follow this video as a guide the next time you'd like to draw someone sitting down.
How To: Draw Luke Skywalker from Star Wars and complex figures
This video tutorial features all kinds of tips on drawing the human head; in this case you will learn how to draw Luke Skywalker and make starships out of simple shapes. Learn how to sketch Star Wars by watching this drawing video.
How To: Draw the female nose (step-by-step)
Learn nose drawing! Specifically, a woman's nose. Watch this tutorial to learn how to draw the female nose (step-by-step). Make sure to pause the video after each step and look at the screen every few seconds while you are drawing.
How To: Draw a manga face sideways
In this video, we learn how to draw a manga face sideways. start by drawing a round circle with a light pencil. After this, draw a chin that is from the side view. Next, add on the nose and make the chin look more prominent, like you are seeing the profile of the face. After this, draw on the ear to the center of the face, then start to add in further details. Make the eye and add shading by the nose to make it appear as though there's another eye. Add in eyelashes, then start to add in hair ...
How To: Draw a moonlit waterfall with a graphite pencil
This video tutorial shows how to draw a serene waterfall setting using graphite pencil. First start by collecting reference images for the seperate components of the landscape. Next add in the rocks and erase the areas where water will be. Then draw the sky making sure to leave an area open for the moon. Finally add the trees and shade in the water to create a liquid effect.
How To: Draw a rose with pencil for beginners
Roses are red, violets are blue..and drawing a rose is easy to do! Check out this tutorial and learn how to draw a very nice rose with pencil. This rose is quite realistic looking and makes a great addition to another picture, or a lovely stand alone drawing as well.
How To: Draw small faces on paper
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw small faces on paper. This is best for drawing on comic books, because the faces are smaller than on regular drawings. First, give yourself a scale size to see how large you want the faces on the paper to be. If you are new at drawing, use the square method to learn how to measure the face and learn how to draw the face so the body is scaled to the size of the head. Start out by drawing the head and adding in shading details. You will start with the guid...
How To: Draw an anime girl in Photoshop
In this video, we learn how to draw an anime girl in Photoshop. First, draw the outline of the face, shoulders, and neck using a light touch of the brush. Next, draw in the details of the face and then start drawing in the hair. Use different shapes and swirls for the hair, to make it thick and long around her face and body. Next, draw in her hand and arm. Use a darker brush to fill in the details and draw over the outline, to create the final sketch. Add in eyelashes and feminine details to ...
How To: Draw anatomically correct people
Drawing an anatomically correct human figure isn't difficult when broken down step by step. Learn how to slow sketch people by building the frame from simple boxes to a refined and finished human body. Follow along with this video tutorial and start drawing people in no time!
How To: Use oil pastels for drawing
Get some tips on using oil pastels for your art drawings. This video tutorial will show you how to use oil pastels for drawing. If you're new to drawing with oil pastels, this will help you out, like telling you to use pastel paper for you art. Great for beginners.
How To: Draw with pastels
In this online video series, learn how to get started using pastels, from artist Melody Mann. She will demonstrate how to draw with oil pastels and blend them, how to draw with chalk, how to draw with pastel pencils, how to blend chalk pastels with water, how to create pastel art, and how to use pastels on black paper.
How To: Draw the head of a Native American Indian chief
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw the head of a Native American Indian chief. First, you will draw the outline of the head as well as the head dress that he is wearing. Draw in lines to show where the jaw lines, cheeks, and other facial features are. After this, draw in the details of the face then get to work on the headdress. Add in details to this, then start to add in colors to it, making it as colorful as you would like it to be. When finished, add in some feathers at the bottom and...
How To: Draw the cartoon character Jerry from Tom & Jerry
It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw the cartoon character Jerry from Tom & Jerry. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful.
How To: Draw portrait in chalk pastels
Watch this instructional drawing video to draw a portrait from a photograph in chalk pastels. First draw the outline and fill in a basic skin tone. Build up color and tone by adding layers of pastel, working from light to dark. don't worry too much about blending until you have put down most of the color. Always pay close attention while drawing the eyes to make sure your portraits are accurate and convincing.
How To: Draw Justin Bieber step-by-step
Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B sensation. Discovered on YouTube by Scooter Braun, who would later become his manager, Bieber was almost immediately flown out to consult with R&B hit maker Usher after being discovered. Beiber then went on to become one of the youngest artists to ever be signed to reputable record label, Island Records. Besides being known as a singer, Beiber has become quite the heartthrob amongst young tweeny bop girls!
How To: Draw an African elephant with Jan Brett
Celebrated and award-winning children's illustrator, Jan Brett, shows how to sketch an African elephant in this video tutorial. Learn how to draw an elephant by following Jan's simple instructions that go from making easy shapes to the finished product. Discover the wonders Jan unearthed in Africa, and find out how to bring that wonder home through the art of drawing. Kids will also like learning how to draw from these clear and simple directions.
How To: Write the letter G in calligraphy copperplate
This video demonstrates the procedure involved in writing an uppercase "G" and lowercase "g" in Copperplate. You will need a writing utensil and something to write on. In the video, a nib and black ink were used on lined paper. The letters should be written slowly and carefully to avoid errors. The video may be useful for people who want to learn how to write a "G" or "g" in Copperplate style. After watching this video, a viewer would know how to correctly write a "G" or "g" in Copperplate.
How To: Draw people in a landscape
Watch this instructional drawing video to draw people within a landscape. Remember, objects that are up close appear larger and more defined than they do from a distance. When you draw people in a landscape, you should treat them the same as any other form in the landscape. Imagine that a close up view of a person is actually a landscape drawing.
How To: Do 3D drawings
In this how-to video series, learn how to draw 3D objects from 3D drawing expert Craig Browder. Craig will teach and demonstrate all the steps and techniques you need to know to learn how to draw 3D drawings.