Tutorials

August 13, 2020

Learn How to Draw Three Types of Trees: Oak, Pine, and Palm

For many artists, the outdoors is an unending source of inspiration. While some prefer to fill their canvases with colorful bouquets of flowers, others may prefer the majestic beauty of a tall tree. For those that are just beginning their creative journey, however, learning how to draw a tree can appear to be a daunting task. No need to worry. Like any new subject, the key is to take it one step at a time.

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July 9, 2020

Learn How to Draw a Lion in 7 Easy Steps

With its flowing mane and thundering roar, it's no wonder that the lion is called the “king of the jungle.” Mufasa from The Lion King and Aslan from The Chronicles of Narnia are just two magnificent felines that have permeated our popular culture, enchanting many young artists and writers with their enviable prowess.

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May 21, 2020

Learn How to Draw a Monarch Butterfly in Five Easy Steps

Once you have learned how to draw flowers, there is no better way to accompany a bucolic garden than with a beautiful butterfly. These colorful insects go hand in hand with springtime and come in a variety of colors and patterns. The monarch butterfly is among the most recognizable with its striking orange and black pattern. Want to learn how to capture a monarch butterfly in pen and ink?

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March 5, 2020

10 Tips for Creating Dynamic Drawings Using Only Black and White

With an array of colors to choose from in the color wheel, drawing in black and white can seem like a drag. But sketching in grayscale is a great exercise for learning how to draw. You don’t have to worry about color theory and can instead focus on the tones (lightness or darkness) of your subject to build its three-dimensionality.

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