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A two-dimensional drawing is limited by being somewhat unrealistic. A three-dimensional (3D) picture, however, is a much more realistic portrayal of an object or scene. The lines and colors of a 3D picture give the viewer a sense of the items ... more »
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"Shoujo" is a transliteration of the Japanese word for girl. It describes a specific type of manga or anime for 10-to-14-year old girls. Because shoujo describes a target audience rather than a genre of art, there's no one style of shoujo. ... more »
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A simple project for beginning artists is learning how to draw a bird. Birds have clean lines that even young children can quickly learn to draw. As the artist becomes more advanced, she can achieve a more realistic look through details, shading ... more »
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Though a blind contour portrait doesn't always convey the most accurate likeness of a person, it invariably has a great deal of personality in it. With practice, an artist can convey the model's personality through the distortions that come with ... more »
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Whether you’re creating a bookcase for function or aesthetics, there are basics construction techniques that must be followed while using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) as your drafting platform. Following the six steps below will give you a basic ... more »
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Learning to draw a bucket is a matter of putting a few different shapes together to make a new one. Make a square, angle the sides, then add an oval at the top to represent the opening. Add detail and perspective and you've learned to draw a ... more »
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A caricature has highly exaggerated features which make it funny. This type of drawing can feature an object, but it's most often a person. Caricatures are easy to draw once you know the basics. Follow these steps to draw a caricature of a woman ... more »
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The hibiscus flower is a beautiful tropical flower, is the national flower of both Malaysia and South Korea, and is also the state flower of Hawaii. A popular and easily recognizable flower that is popular in summer décor and clothing, the ... more »
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Mice are very popular animals to appear in cartoons, so being able to draw a mouse is vital for a cartoonist. If you can draw basic shapes like circles, rectangles and triangles, then you have all the artistic skills needed to draw a cartoon mouse... more »
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A familiar Christmastime figure, the cartoon snowman requires little more than just a few simple strokes of a pencil on a white piece of paper to come to life. No snow needed. Learn this jolly skill to make festive holiday pictures... more »
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This demo is based on nine semesters of university curriculum that Marshall Vandruff developed to train professional animators and artists. Build realistic animals Find the center line Build heads and limbs that have depth Render realistic fur.. more »
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Many insects are difficult to draw because of the amount of detail that is necessary. A caterpillar isn't one of them. It can be easily drawn using letters, circles and lines. Beginning artists often start with basic shapes to get them started. ... more »
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Drawing can be a wonderful way to express creativity and pass time when bored. Comic book and graphic novel characters can be a gratifying subject to draw. However, drawing an original character can be a challenge for some who are not familiar ... more »
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A dragon is a mythological creature that represents different things to different people and cultures. Sometimes they're fierce and sometimes they're friendly. In Nance Crawford's play, "Dragon Solstice," they're portrayed as beings who help ... more »
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Learning how to draw a circle is a very important artistic skill. Many objects are made up of circles, including wheels, rings, oranges and faces. If you can successfully draw a circle, you will have the ability to draw many different objects. ... more »
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If you're looking for a little trick to impress your friends, ask them to draw a circle with a dot in the center. They may give you a strange look because it's not tough to do. When you tell them that they must draw it without lifting the pencil, ... more »
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It doesn't matter if you want to draw a small circle or a large one, using a string and a pencil is a great way to get a perfect circle. Sometimes you may not have a compass or it is too small for the circle you want. This method could be used to ... more »
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Snakes spend much of their time coiled, making a drawing of a coiled snake look like a natural depiction of a snake. The coils can take a little practice to draw, however, and a model of some kind is often needed. If there is not a snake handy ... more »
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This unique "S" (or "8" in some perspectives) is much easier than it looks. Just draw a few straight lines, connect them, and you're done!.. more »
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Dandelions are a hearty flower that grow in many different types of environments. Because they are present in so many outdoor spaces, learning to draw them will make drawing landscapes somewhat easier. A simple dandelion flower drawing also makes ... more »
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A dry bar adds value and function to any master suite, media room, dining or living room. Here you’ll be able to create a basic dry bar using CAD and then add your own creative touch. You can always add a wine glass holder, under-counter ... more »
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DYE, a popular paintball company and the DYE logo, are recognized worldwide as representing paintball and paintball fans. If you're a fan of DYE products or just want to make your paintball enthusiasm known, you might want to learn how to draw ... more »
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A fake wound can be the crowning feature of a gory drawing or disguise. Draw fake wounds on your skin for Halloween or for a practical joke. Practice drawing wounds, whether it be on paper or skin. Use supplies that you already have on hand or ... more »
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A flamingo is a large pink bird that typically lives in warm places such as Florida. Although they're not everywhere, you can bring a flamingo to your home. All you have to do is draw it using MS Paint. Here's how... more »
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We've all seen those crazy hanging fish that make us smile. Funky colors, shapes and features all add interest to the fish. Even if you can't draw a straight line, you can draw a funky hanging fish. It's fun, easy and something the whole family ... more »