StepByStep Index

Gesture Drawing
Gesture drawing is a form of expressive mark-making that emphasises an energetic and tactile approach to form. Gestural or gesture drawings are a great way to loosen up and can be great fun, too.

Linear Contour Drawing - Pure Contour
Pure contour line drawing is the simplest form of linear expression. The line describes visible edges of an object from a particular point of view. This lesson explains what linear contour drawing is and offers some approaches to contour drawing.

Cross Contour Drawing - What is Cross Contour Drawing?
Find out what cross contours are and how to use them to make your drawing more three-dimensional. Understanding cross contours is important for any style of drawing.

Grid Drawing - Copying Pictures Using a Grid Squares
gridding up, or grid drawing, is a useful way of copying drawings when tracing isn't an option. This illustrated step-by-step shows you how to use a grid to start your drawing.