Archive for the ‘Basics’ Category

Lines are one of the most basic features of your drawing, and you will be drawing lines very often during your artistic journey. But just because they are basic does not mean that they are simple. This tutorial will show you how to use lines effectively...

How to Hold a Pencil

January 15, 2010 | In: Basics, Techniques

If you're going to be spending a lot of your time drawing, then knowing how to hold a pencil is very important. Properly holding a pencil means that your drawings will come out better, and your hands will not have to get tired because of it. This tutorial...

This tutorial is a nice, simple, clean and easy to read list of some of the tools you'll need to make your drawings come to life. You start out with a pencil, but you'd be surprised at how many other tools you can use to create great artworks. Click here...

Perspective is one the techniques you will need to master if you want to create realistic three dimensional drawings. It does not have to be hard, though, and this tutorial will explain to you in simple terms what perspective is, the three different kinds...

Maybe you are just starting out, maybe you've tried and found it hard, but sometimes there are hurdles to unleashing your inner artist. This tutorial will open your eyes and show you some of the things you might not be aware of that are holding you back....

Blind Contour Drawing

January 13, 2010 | In: Basics

Blind contour drawing is a classic drawing exercise wherein you do not look at the subject you are drawing. Usually this is one of your own body parts, such as a hand or foot, but it can be anything. It will teach your brains and hand to be more in sync...

How to Draw Ears

January 10, 2010 | In: Basics, Techniques

The ear is an often overlooked part of the human anatomy when it comes to learning how to draw. It is a complex little thing, but fret not, because this here is a handy little tutorial which shows you step by step how to draw the intricacies of the human...

Drawing the Human Body

January 10, 2010 | In: Basics, Figure Drawing

Drawing the human body does not have to be challenging at all. The key is to first get the proportions and pose right before you start to work on the detail. This tutorial teaches you how to create a simple block figure with which you can practice getting...

Tips for Drawing Hands

January 10, 2010 | In: Basics, Techniques

Drawing hands is always a little bit tricky, and while there are many different ways to approach drawing hands, sometimes it's good to just have a few simple tips to get you on your way. Lucky for you, this tutorial is exactly that, a collection of simple...

How to Draw Caricatures

January 10, 2010 | In: Basics, Techniques

Caricatures are sometimes seen as very hard to do, because not only do you have to exaggerate someone's features, but you also have to make sure that the person you are drawing a caricature of is still recognizable in the drawing. It does not have to be...