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While drawing and illustrating are creative media, there remain a certain precision and science to these art forms that require some level of practice and education in order to maximize one's natural talent and skills. Discover how drawing lessons can help artists to refine their work with tips from a professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free series of videos on drawings and illustrations.
There are 21 videos in this series:
When drawing a female body, remember that the shoulders and hips are about the same width, while on a man the hips are about two-thirds the width of the shoulders. Draw the female body with tips on detailing delicate features from a professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
After drawing the basic shape of a head, a person's face can be drawn with attention being paid to symmetry. Draw a face and be creative with tips from a professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
There are many different flowers to draw, from basic petal flowers like a daisy or sunflower to flowers with odd shapes, like lilies. Draw different styles of flowers with tips from a professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
When drawing a rabbit or any kind of wildlife, a photo source is always helpful towards capturing realism. Draw a rabbit, which includes a few basic shapes, with tips from a professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
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 free drawing and illustration video.
Drawing shoes can be complicated because they are complex combinations of textures and fabrics. Draw a shoe with tips on shortcuts and detailing from a professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
Drawing a teddy bear with a broad body shape can often make the bear appear cuter. Draw a teddy bear and add overlaps to the body parts with tips from a professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
Drawing devil wings is similar to drawing bat wings, but devil wings can be a little more dramatic and detailed. Draw devil wings with tips on creating knobby knuckles from a professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
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 artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
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 professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
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 features from a professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
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 professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
When drawing angel wings, remember that they come off of the back of the body, as opposed to the sides on a bird. Draw angel wings that have short feathers and dramatic angles with tips from a professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
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 graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
Drawing a dwarf means drawing a character that has squat, rounded features. Draw dwarfs that have beards with tips from a professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration 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 illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
Feet can be difficult to draw because they are an odd combination of shapes, and people often forget that the heel protrudes outward. Draw feet with tips on specific shapes from a professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
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 illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
When drawing a horse's neck, the curves increase as the lines approach the body. Draw horses with tips from a professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
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 graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
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 professional illustrator and graphic artist in this free drawing and illustration video.
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 series of videos, a professional illustrator and graphic artist demonstrates a number of drawing techniques and shows how to draw a variety of animals, mythical figures and other features. Discover how to draw a face, a flower and devil wings. Learn how to draw anime eyes, dragons, elves and horses, all while learning about shapes and artistic vision.
Jay French Jay French is a lifelong artist with 19 years of experience as a professional illustrator and graphic artist. French has done work for companies such as Dell, McDonald's, State Farm Insurance and Time Warner. His personal artistic focus has always been on portraiture and caricature, while his professional experience as a staff artist and designer has been in mural painting, computer graphics, logo layout and design, as well as architectural drawing and cartooning.dkdk
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