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Learning to draw can be a frustrating process for artists, but it gets easier with more practice. Learn how to draw some basic animals and objects in this free video series on drawing from a professional artist.
There are 30 videos in this series:
To start drawing, learn how to find inspiration in nature and everyday life. Discover how to draw with tips from a professional artist in this free video drawing lesson.
When choosing a drawing pencil, H and B are the two main types to pick from. Select a drawing pencil with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
When learning how to draw animals, go to a zoo for real models. Find out more about drawing animals with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
Start at the head and work down when learning how to draw a giraffe. Discover how to draw a giraffe with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
When drawing a horse, begin by making the horse's back. Find out how to draw a horse with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
To draw ponies, make sure the head is larger than a regular horse. Draw a pony with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
To start a dog caricature, begin at the head and work towards the tail. Learn to draw a dog with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
Using different drawing pencils, learn to draw a wiener dog and a fluffy dog. Find out how to draw fat and skinny dogs with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
To draw cats, make large and small circles and then add the ears. Watch a professional artist draw cats in this free video about learning to draw.
The trickiest part of drawing a lion is making the hair. Find out how to draw a lion with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
When drawing a bear, use a light and dark pencil to shade the fur. Learn to draw bears with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
To draw a monkey, start with a light pencil to create the monkey's shape. Draw a monkey with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
Begin a bunny drawing by starting with the ears. Learn to draw a bunny with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
Use a light and dark drawing pencil to draw feathers on an eagle. Find out how to draw eagles with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
Start a bald eagle drawing by sketching out the head and shoulders. Discover how to draw a bald eagle's head and shoulders with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
When drawing a bird's wings, there are two different sections that must be drawn. Find out how to draw a bird's wing with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
Draw a dragon by sketching out an S shape. Learn to draw dragons with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
Draw a floating fairy by starting with the eyes. Find out how to draw a fairy with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
Starting with a light drawing pencil, draw an angel sitting on a cloud. Learn to draw an angel with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
Using light and dark colored pencils, shade the feathers when drawing angel wings. Discover how to draw angel wings with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
Learn to draw a still-life bouquet of roses, baby breaths and tulips. Find out how to draw flowers with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
When drawing a flower, add as much detail, such as pollen, stems and leaves, as possible. Draw a flower with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
Starting with a swirl, draw a rose quickly and easily. Find out how to draw a rose with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
Using a charcoal pencil, draw a tree and shade in the leaves. Discover how to draw a tree with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
Before drawing rocks, think of the base that the rock is sitting on. Learn to draw rocks with tips from a professional artist in this free video about learning to draw.
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, learn how to draw some basic animals and objects. Lars-Erik Robinson is a professional freelance artist. With his demonstrations, find out all the steps used to create drawings. For instance, Robinson illustrates how to draw giraffes, horses, dogs, cats, lions, bears, monkeys and more! Discover how to create beautiful fairy and flower drawings. With some simple techniques and practice, anyone can learn to draw. So, take a moment, and start creating pieces of art with this drawing guide.
Lars-Erik Robinson Lars-Erik Robinson graduated from the Ringling School Of Art & Design. Since then, he has created a freelance business where he sells murals, illustrations and entertainment. His clients have included The Pier in St Pete., U.S.F University, Bellaire Country Club, Plant City, Clearwater, Kroger, Tech Data, Verizon, Great Bay Distributors and many others. Robinson has been drawing since he was seven years old.dkdk
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