Most beginners treat an eraser like a panic button, for quick fixes only. That’s a mistake. More experienced artists use erasers as drawing tools. They ‘lift’ the graphite to create edges and textures that would be very difficult to acheive by shading alone. This is subtractive drawing, and it’s a …
So many people find drawing a forest intimidating but as we will see it’s far easier than you think. If you want to learn how to draw a forest background, this post will show you how to make your forest drawing look convincing. Draw forest backgrounds in the far distance …
Ever drawn from a photo and thought something’s not quite right but you can’t put your finger on it? And here’s the thing, you copied the photo perfectly well, so you know it’s accurate. There’s a good chance it’s lens distortion messing with your proportions. It’s one of those sneaky …
I’m often asked how I can draw so well. Did I go to art school? Is it in the family? When did you first realize you could draw? These are easy questions to answer, but can anyone learn to draw? Draw what you see and not what you know. Draw …
So many adults wish they could draw, but most never attempt to learn, why is that? Can adults learn to draw or must you learn at a young age? Is there an age when it’s too late? Adults can learn to draw if they have enough time, practice on a …
This is a series of free video tutorials by Steven Bauman that cover the core principles of drawing portraits in pencil. He breaks down complex ideas into practical steps, making it easier to improve your work no matter your skill level. While Stephen dives much deeper in his paid courses …
When people gathered around to watch me draw I was often asked “Do you ever go wrong?” The short answer? All the time! Mistakes are part of the creative process, and here’s the thing, going wrong isn’t the same as failing. I rarely scrap a drawing and start again. Mistakes …
Finding animals to draw in the wild takes time, money, and a lot of luck. It’s a luxury that most of us can’t afford. Yet, there is an obvious alternative. Zoos, sanctuaries, and rescue centers solve this problem. You get close-up views of your chosen subjects and the chance to …
Struggling to improve your drawings? This roundup offers 14 drawing techniques, tips and tricks to help you improve your drawing skills Each tutorial is tailored to solve a specific problem – creating depth, mastering textures, learning foundational skills, and so on. Every item links to an article that provides detailed …
If you feel like you’re stuck in an artistic rut and there’s no way out, it’s time to find inspiration to draw, and fast. This post will help you to break out of your art block and come up with some new drawing ideas. Find inspiration to draw by looking …
Sometimes you hit an artistic brick wall and need a few drawing prompts to kick-start your imagination. This post is intended to get your creative juices flowing with 55 drawing prompts for beginners, including techniques, and easy exercises on the themes of nature and animals. Easy Drawing Prompts For Beginners …
Getting back into drawing is like riding a bike. You never really lose it. Your drawing skills might be as rusty as your old bike, but it’s nothing some wire wool won’t fix, right? Taking a long break from drawing can feel like a setback, but it’s a situation many …
Drawing and sketching are similar but there are differences worth describing. Where they overlap the differences are subtle, but at either end of the spectrum, they differ noticeably. Let me define the fundamental difference between drawing vs sketching in a brief summary. Sketches are the rapid notes and looser lines that …
If you admire an artist’s work, you want to know how they did it, right? Perhaps there’s a magic formula that only professional artists know. Maybe it’s the kit list? If only you knew the best drawing supplies to buy. This article is about my personal kit. These are the …
Drawing requires patience, skill, and attention to detail. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional artist, it’s easy to fall into bad habits and make silly mistakes. It happens to us all. In this article, I’ll cover 32 common drawing mistakes and bad habits to avoid, ranging from the most …
Choosing the most practical way to learn art is daunting for a beginner. Many students start with a book, so let’s answer the question – are drawing books worth it? Drawing books are worth it for learning art. They provide a structured approach to mastering various techniques and styles at …
Those who can – do, and those who can’t – teach, a little unfair perhaps but there’s an element of truth to it. So how do you get better at drawing if the teacher isn’t very good? Get better at drawing by learning how to hold a pencil correctly, drawing …
Most artists don’t know when to stop. It’s hardly surprising, there’s so much going on. Making art is a mixture of dreams, expectations, obsessions, excitement, fear, pointless perfectionism, and the list goes on. This post will attempt to teach you how to know when your drawing is finished. Your art …
Many artists struggle with drawing accurate proportions and even when they can, it takes too much time. A grid helps artists create more realistic drawings, but is drawing a grid cheating? Drawing with a grid is not cheating, it’s a practical tool used for copying a 2D image accurately. However, …
There is a new drawing app in Canva so what can it do and how useful is it for an artist? Can you draw on Canva? Canva has released a new feature, it’s a drawing app with basic functions. It can be useful for creating simple designs or adding your …