Drawing

From tattoos to doodles in teenage girls' notebooks, the broken heart is something that seems to be everywhere. Some are squat and fat, cutely rounded, plumped up like balloons. Others are wan and...

This tutorial will show you how to draw a cartoon Reindeer. We will be using simple shapes so even the most novice artist will be able to achieve expert results.

It’s kind of a difficult figure to sketch, mostly because of his face expression and funky hair, but hey, you’ll manage.

The world's most famous rodent is relatively simple to draw. I'll break it down into 3 parts: 1. Top of head (includes ears, sideburns and widow's peak) 2. Bottom of head (includes cheeks and...

Becoming a cartoonist requires a lot of practice and instruction, as well as working on creating your own characters. Determine if you have what it takes to become a cartoonist with advice from a...

Throughout history, there have been many gifted artists. Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Jim Steranko, Alex Ross, etc. You are not one of these people. That being said, it is still handy to...

A tulip is a nice springtime flower that’s easy to draw on paper (much easier than a rose!) This article will show you how to add some nice animations to your 2-d garden and draw a cartoon tulip.

Let out your imagination. You may be an artist and not even know it. Have you ever started drawing a picture and thought to yourself...this is pretty good?

So, when I was younger, I did play with Legos. Who didn't play with them? Almost everyone has played with Legos, one time or another in their lives. Legos are fun to play with. You can create and...

Something fun you can do to a photo online is turn it into a cartoon. This is a great way to finally see what you would look like as a cartoon. You can also create cartoon stories online...

This tutorial will show you how to draw a cartoon football player. We will be using simple shapes so even the most novice artist will be able to achieve expert results.

When you look at the body of work from master artists, you'll see a lot of common subjects including landscapes, still lifes and self-portraits. The first two are popular because they are there...

This tutorial will show you how to draw a cartoon elephant. We will be using simple shapes so even the most novice artist will be able to achieve expert results.

When drawing Santa Claus elves, don't forget to include the triangular hat, the swirly shoes and the pointed ears. Create your own elf drawing with a demonstration from an award-winning artist in...

When painting on canvas using oil pastels, the larger size pastels work well to apply more medium into the nooks and crannies of the material. Blend colors together on canvas with creative tips...

Trying to draw an airplane from the side can be difficult, but these step-by-step instructions will help you succeed. The airplane drawing will be broken down into simple lines and shapes that...

Do you love the 8 bit video game graphics of the 80's? Have you ever wanted to draw your very own 8 bit character of you or a friend or just image that you can call your own. Well read these...

Learn to draw a cartoon dog with these simple step by step instructions. Even kids can do this. Get your art supplies and get ready to make the perfect pet!

Soldiers have been immortalized in artwork since humankind was first able to paint figures. Hunters with spears decorated the insides of cave walls, and soldiers with helmets and spears adorned...

When drawing a Hummer, be sure to include the signature grill on the front, the boxy shape and the elongated body. Draw a picture of a Hummer SUV with art instructions from a professional artist...

MS Paint is a clunky but endearing interface. One of the main advantages of MS Paint is that it is readily available on almost any PC and takes up very little memory. Creating an illustration of...

Do you like to draw? Shading as you draw with graphite pencils and charcoal is often created by using a blending stump, or tortillion. The tortillion is a tightly twisted paper with a sharp point...

It's not the definitive way to create original or interesting concepts, but it's the formula I use. This should help increase creativity and formulate new ideas for game, story, and movie concepts.

In this graphic design tutorial I will show you how to create a 3d like scene in photoshop. Each step as a picture so you can follow my steps correctly. Please don't hesitate to recommend me or to...

Many people would like to learn how to draw or paint artwork that looks more realistic. It has been theorized that drawing or painting realistically is mostly about the way you see or perceive...

This is a simple method to draw cartoon animals such as bunny rabbits, cats, & dogs. It works well for those of us whom, unfortunately, were born with no artistic talent. Kids will feel...

Carnations are considered one of the oldest flower species in the world. With a scientific name that means "flower of love," carnations are still often worn today at weddings and other special...

When shading with colored pencils, the best technique is to use the side of the pencil and blend. Shade with colored pencils with tips from an illustrator and caricaturist in this free video on...

When making a comic, be wary of following trends, don't expect to strike it rich, do it for the love of the medium and be original. Choose the right reasons and strategies for making comics with...

The rule of thirds is a composition guideline used for painting, photography and other visual art which divides an image into nine separate boxes of equal size. Learn how to frame and position...

In order to make a comic book, begin with a great idea for a story, try out different images, then write down all of the action and dialog that will take place and begin sketching the individual...

When drawing a Leprechaun, be sure to include a big grin along with pointy ears, beard and the trademark hat. Learn how to draw a Leprechaun for St. Patrick's Day fliers and party invitations in...

When drawing a nude model, be sure to be polite, courteous and professional; plan out the drawing in advance and let the model know how they should pose for the drawing. Find out tips for planning...

In order to draw a hermit crab, start with the eyes, then add the head and the rest of the body sitting inside of a shell with the legs sticking out of it. Draw a cartoon hermit crab with a...

To sketch a face with proper dimensions, begin with an oval shape, create guidelines and try out different positions for eyes, nose and mouth, all based on the center guideline, then draw ears...

Start with the head and create a body in flight, when creating a sketch for a comic figure of Superman. Make a preliminary sketch of a drawing of superhero figures with the tips in this free video...

Elves that are drawn in the style of Tolkien are taller than many other elves and possess a greater beauty and delicacy. Draw elves in the style described by Tolkien with tips from a professional...

When drawing clothing, it's good to remember the direction in which the clothing is pulling. Draw folds in cloth, with respect to the direction the wearer is headed, with tips from a professional...

The basic parts of drawing medieval armor include creating a chest plate, back plate and elbow guards. Draw medieval armor, including chain mail, with tips from a professional illustrator and...

When drawing medieval weapons, such as a sword, a lot of symbols can be included for dramatic effect. Draw medieval weapons with tips on making the handle narrower than the blade from a...

When drawing a rose and stem, an oval should be drawn where the bud is going to be. Draw a rose and stem with tips on shading and shapes from a professional illustrator and graphic artist in this...

Drawing elephants can be simplified into the combination of an egg-shaped head with a curved, oval-shaped body. Draw realistic elephants with tips from a professional illustrator and graphic...

When drawing anime eyes, remember that the eyes are one of the most prominent and distinctive features in that particular genre. Draw anime eyes with tips on darkening the borders from a...

When drawing dragons, there are several variations that include Asian serpentine dragons and four-legged mythological dragons. Draw dragons with tips on creating lizard shapes and dramatic...

When drawing people of different ethnic backgrounds, artists often resort to stereotypes to create a notable distinction. Draw common African and African-American features with tips from a...

When drawing people of different ethnic backgrounds, artists often resort to stereotypes to create a notable distinction. Draw common Asian features with tips from a professional illustrator and...

When drawing a simple dog, start with basic geometric elements and then add in the details. Draw a simple dog with tips from an illustrator in this free video on drawing, illustrations and cartoons.

In drawing, a simple lion will have a mane, if it is a male lion, and a tail with a tuft of hair on the end. Draw a simple lion with tips from an illustrator in this free video on drawing,...

Pigs have funny features, like noses and curly tails that can be exaggerated in a drawing. Draw a simple pig with tips from an illustrator in this free video on drawing, illustrations and cartoons.

Drawing a monkey on a tree means drawing the monkey first, then adding the tree trunk and leaves, respectively. Draw a monkey on a tree with its feet off of the ground with tips from an...