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To draw fancy letters, block out the basic outline, begin adding ornate details inside them and even add vines and filigree around the outside of the letters. Draw fancy letters to start off a new chapter in a book with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
When drawing with colored pencils, begin with the lightest colors and graduate into the darker colors, being sure to pay attention to the light source and shadows. Use colored pencils in a drawing with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
When designing your own superhero, first determine whether it is good or evil, create its super powers and start drawing a basic sketch before darkening the lines in ink. Design a superhero, exaggerating the features that illustrate its power, with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
Shading and drawing techniques include using a hard ink line method of adding weight to an object or using a cross-hatching method to create texture and interesting tones. Study light and shadows to get a feel for shading techniques with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
Drawing a robot begins by sketching out boxy shapes, adding a few humanized elements and drawing mechanical details that bring the robot to life. Draw a robot in as much or as little detail as desired with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
When drawing a bouquet of flowers, begin by sketching out the stems and foliage, draw in the center flower and add a variety of different flowers around the bouquet. Add baby's breath and pollen for a realistic touch with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
Drawing vines for flowers can be done by sketching out the basic path of the vine, making it thicker at the base of the branches and adding tendrils and leaves popping off at various points. Sketch out a vine with flowers on it with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
To draw a hibiscus flower, sketch out the main components of the flower, add pattern details to each petal and outline the sketch in ink to emphasize the main lines. Draw hibiscus flowers with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
When drawing a lavender flower, begin by drawing the long, narrow stem, build the tiny buds onto the stem, and add shadows and highlights to add realism. Sketch out a few stalks of lavender flowers with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
When drawing a rose tattoo, start with an ellipse shape, add sharp edges to create the folded petals, draw in dramatic thorns on the stem, and create thick, dark lines for the outline. Draw a rose tattoo design with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
To draw a skull with a rose, use a series of ellipses to create the egg-like shape of the skull, sketch out the rose behind it, and add dramatic elements. Sketch out a skull with a rose with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
To draw a rose bouquet, map out where each rose will be, use circles to create the basic shape of each, draw the petals in a pin-wheel pattern, and add thorny stems coming from each bud. Draw a bouquet of roses, adding shadows to enhance its realism, with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
Drawing animals on totem poles requires first sketching out the tall totem pole, drawing a winged creature at the top of the totem and using strong, bold shapes to illustrate the other animals. Sketch a variety of animals on a totem pole with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
To draw animals using numbers, sketch out the number lightly in pencil, think of an animal that resembles its shape, and start drawing in the animal's physical features. Draw the number two into a swan, the number six into a snake and the number eight into a panda bear with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
When drawing sea animals, begin with a line of action, flesh out the main components of the animal's body, and add details to create realism in the drawing. Draw a dolphin, seal or walrus with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
To draw a panda bear, draw a series on circles to map out the shape of the body, add a few details in the face to give it personality, and shade in its distinguished fur pattern. Draw a panda bear with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
Drawing people in motion requires first drawing a line of action that maps out the general direction of the body before fleshing out the main limbs and body parts. Sketch out people running, walking and jumping with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
To draw a rose with barbwire, begin with a dynamic shape for the rose, create the petals with sharp angles and edges, and add a bit of barbwire wrapped around the bud. Draw a rose and barbwire sketch, which makes a great logo or tattoo design, with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
Drawing fairy line art involves mapping out a general line of action, drawing in the head and torso, and using a pen to outline the image. Use a variety of line widths when making fairy line art with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
Making line art drawings involves sketching out the basic construction of the image in pencil, darkening the important lines and outlining the entire thing in ink. Create dramatic line art with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
To draw dragon line art, sketch out the basic shape of a dragon, add scales, fire for breath and wings, and outline the image in ink, using thicker lines for shadow areas. Draw dragon line art with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
Drawing a Trojan horse requires sketching out a block horse shape, creating harsh angles and even adding wooden details to emphasize its construction. Draw a Trojan horse, which should be big enough to house an army of men, with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
Drawing a monkey is done by first drawing a line of action, sketching out the tail, ears and face, and using a pencil to sketch in fur details. Draw a monkey, adding personality and expression to its face, with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
To draw a weeping willow tree, sketch out the trunk in a twisted shape, draw several long branches touching the ground and add small leaves to each branch to give it texture and realism. Draw a weeping willow with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
An artist portfolio should include a few pieces of art that illustrate the diversity of the artist, a brief biography and a resume that includes work experience. Create a simple artist portfolio to present to schools or clients with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
Drawing and sketching refers to two-dimensional pieces of art made by marking on a surface with a variety of mediums. Drawing tools can include graphite pencils, pen and ink, colored pencils, charcoals and chalk and pastels. It is the most foundational skill an artist possesses. The practice of drawing and sketching as an art form became widely popular in 15th-century Europe when paper became generally available. The famous journal of Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci contains hundreds of sketches, brainstorms and observations that inspire draftsmen today. Almost every form of imaginable art involves some level of drawing or sketching. In this free video series on drawing, a professional illustrator demonstrates drawing a variety of objects. Find out how to draw superheroes, flowers, roses, animals and fancy letters. Get tips on using a gesture line to represent the motion of the figure, and understand the function of a line in art. Start drawing using this helpful art guide.
Joel Hickerson Joel Hickerson has illustrated more than 50 books, including "The Complete (Rugby) Referee" and "I Can Draw Foods I Like to Eat." Hickerson has acted on the PBS children’s series "ImagineLand," held underwater lights for National Geographic, played Rugby internationally and coached his daughter's soccer team. He still loves to work with kids in the classroom and with teachers at workshops, mostly teaching drawing and pre-writing skills through simple drawing techniques. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Hickerson lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, daughter, two sons, a good dog and a devil of a cat.dkdk
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