Drawing

The best way to draw body parts is from photographs. Photographs record all the details and tones of body parts perfectly and can be referred to over and over again while the drawing is being...

The stock market jumps all over the place these days, doesn’t it? Will the DOW ever rebound? Will you have a job tomorrow? These are questions a lot of people are asking due to the current...

This particular article will be for any adults who may have some artistic talent. Specifically, a talent for cartooning will help in this project. You will be drawing the cartoon character I...

If you are creative and have natural artistic abilities with diversified skills in painting, pen & ink, or other mediums, you may want to pursue the profession of being a book illustrator. ...

This will show you how many people draw as I show you how to draw

Drawing 3-D cartoons involves shading or drawing in the dark areas. If your back is toward the sun, your front will be shaded. Shading adds depth to your cartoons so they will look 3-D.

Are you an artist with a long commute who wants to use his or her time being productive? We've all heard about and seen artists on the subway or bus doodling or drawing fellow commuters , and...

Comic books originally became popular in the mid-1930's. Kids loved to follow the stories of their favorite superheroes, often saving up their allowance just to spend it all when a new issue of...

Snails are lovely creatures because they are God's creations. They play very important roles in the complex interplay of the living in the environment. They help preserve nature. They can be...

So you are feeling witty, giddy and arty, and you think you have what it takes to draw political cartoons? Political cartoons, also known as editorial cartoons, illustrate a message to the...

Learning to draw real people is the best way to learn how to draw anything. Although you can draw real people with any media, it's best to learn with a good old pencil and paper. You not only...

Getting things into perspective when drawing is one of the greatest challenges that an artist faces. Learning how to use cross-lines and vanishing points are a great help, but perspective never...

Drawing a schoolroom presents the challenge of depicting multiple characters sitting down at their desks. This requires several steps, including determining the perspective in the room and...

Folds aren't necessary, but they can really add depth and realism to a drawing. If folds are used, the best rule is that less is more. Along with shading, lighting, and perspective, folds are one...

You don't have to be Rembrandt or Monet to draw a simple human face. The next time you try to draw a portrait, even if it's just a time-killing sketch, you can make your rendering more realistic...

Still life refers to drawing an arrangement of objects of interest. Still life drawing always reflects the temperament of the artist, in the choice of objects as well as the style of the drawing....

Drawing is a hobby is that many people take up in their lifetime. It’s a great way to explore your artistic skill as your characters come to life. Through trial and error, you will learn many...

This is a clip of the story that won Children's Literature's story of the year in 2007. I sent this work into Harper Collins, A.K.A. Haper Teen publishing, and they kept the script and complained...

For hundreds if not thousands of years, man has recreated the human image in artistic form. One of today's most popular methods of this craft is making a pencil sketch of a photograph. Follow...

Making your own cartoon character allows you to exercise your creativity and practice your drawing skills. Whether your cartoon character is a caricature of someone you know or a super hero you...

Chibi are a small, simplified version of manga or anime characters, often with exaggerated proportions and cute poses. They're frequently used to represent the artist in manga or to provide small...

The tree is one of the harder items to draw, due to its special organic structure. Graphic designers and professional artists use diverse methods to represent a tree on paper. If you want to...

Etching is an advanced art technique that should only be attempted by seasoned artists. Etching has been used for centuries as a method for printing and an art form all its own. Follow the steps...

Many people love to have a caricature drawn of themselves. These drawings, with their exaggerated and cartoon-like features, bring a sense of enjoyment to not only the caricature's subject but to...

Chalk pastels are a versatile medium that can look classical or modern, and can create a variety of colors and textures. When you know the art of blending pastels, you can add texture and...

Caricatures can run the gambit from incredibly cartoon like to almost realistic looking, but they remain a popular and profitable form of art. Learning to draw caricatures can be a great hobby or...

Whether at a carnival, a fair or a birthday party, most children enjoy having caricatures drawn of them. Caricatures of children usually all have some things in common, such as round heads and...

Most things in nature can be made from a few basic shapes. One of the most common shapes found in everyday objects is a cone. Drawing cones correctly will let you combine them with other shapes...

A cylinder is a basic shape used to draw many common items including cans, barrels and more. Drawing cylinders is a basic skill that helps prepare you to draw more complicated items, many of which...

For graphics artists, making computerized book covers is what they do and is at the forefront of their passion as an artist. As a youngster, I grew up with that same passion to be a graphics...

Artistic creativity has been a source of inspiration for our race since the classical period. Each artist, the true creative spirit, like our physical bodies, is born, matures and learns to...

Derwent Drawing Pencils are an expressive medium for realistic wildlife drawing. They are soft, lush and available in 24 muted natural colors including grays, greens, blues and violets as well as...

Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most iconic comic strips of the 80s and 90s. Its lasting appeal stems from the fabulous artistry and creativity of comic strip creator Bill Watterson. While there...

A lot of artists are wary when it comes to using colored pencil. It is a challenge to master colored pencil technique. The wrong paper, pencils or drawing approach can leave your artwork pale or...

Comic books tell stories. Most comic books are filled with action and adventure. Even though authors tell these stories with still drawings, comic books must give the allusion of movement and...

You may be hesitant to try pen and ink drawing because you can't erase ink. But the permanence of an ink drawing gives a feeling of satisfaction. It's also a great way to learn about line...

A still life is a picture of objects, either natural (fruit, plants, rocks) or man-made (dishes, knickknacks). It's a great exercise in detail and perspective. You can play around with the...

Artists who care about developing their skills keep a sketchbook. Like a writer's notebook, it's a place to record inspiration and try new things. Saving old sketchbooks can also jog your...

While some artists can work directly on canvas and get amazing results, most artists, especially beginners, should get in the habit of sketching the design before applying paint. Psychologically,...

Comic book inking involves preparing your penciled drawings for printing or coloring. It may seem like you just have to trace over your pictures with ink, but it's really an extension of your...

A cat portrait is easier to draw than a dog's. There aren't as many facial varieties. All cats have the same shaped ears, eyes and nose. This leaves you room to explore facial shape, fur shading...

If you've always dreamed of becoming a professional illustrator, now's the time to make it happen. Cracking the illustration market takes real talent, drive, persistence and professionalism. To...

Drawing a face can be very challenging due to the amount of detail involved. Artists use particular techniques when drawing made-up faces and faces from models. With a little understanding of some...

The magic of anime transforms tiny movements into big emotions. Is there a "Spirited Away" inside you, waiting to be born? This guide only shows you the tip of the iceberg, but allows you to steam...