Want to just watch this art tutorial on how to draw a figure? Watch the time-lapse version MATERIALS: Staedtler Pencil 2B, Derwent-Artists -Pencil Ivory Black This is a pencil drawing of a person relaxing, lying down on the ground, propped up on his arm. It should be an easy image to draw. This art tutorial […]

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In this art tutorial you will learn to draw with shading. this video is designed for beginners and children. I explain how to use shading to create depth and distance in a drawing. I demonstrate how, by varying the pressure on the pencil, you can create different tones of shading. I then focus on two […]

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Do you want to know how to use ‘Thirds’ to compose a picture, drawing or painting? This art tutorial shows you how to divide your paper or canvas into ‘thirds’. Which in turn provides a means of creating a focus of interest in your painting or drawing. I explain how you, as the the artist, […]

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Want to learn to draw a burger? Most of us eat burgers at some point. In this art tutorial I explain how to draw a burger, including the lettuce and the tomato. In fact, all the elements that make up the classic beef burger. I start the drawing by sketching the basic shape of the […]

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You can draw a simple boat by using a number ‘8’, amazing! I’ll show you how to do it in this simple drawing tutorial. Once you have identified the number ‘8’ and sketched the edges of the boat, the basic shape is achieved. Drawing the planks follows the curve of the number ‘8’. You’ll find […]

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In this art tutorial I explain, in a simple step by step manner how to draw a giraffe starting from basic shapes. We start by creating oval shapes to represent the body and top part of the animal’s legs. I explain simply how to work out the length of the legs and neck. This is […]

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In this art tutorial I am going to show you how to draw a rhino step by step starting from very simple shapes. I’ll take you through how to draw the shapes, measure the length of the legs and how to get the basic proportion correct. Once the basic shape is right I’ll teach you […]

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In this art tutorial I’ll teach you how to draw a frog / toad starting from very simple shapes. My step by step approach is ideal for children and beginners and those looking to improve their drawing skills. You will learn how, by using oval and cylinder shapes, you can draw the basic shape of […]

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