Updated Articles and Resources
- Share Your Story: Holiday Art ProjectsCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 15:44:02 EST
Do you have a holiday drawing project on the go? Share your festive creative endeavors and see what others have been drawing for the holiday season… - Drawing Show and TellsCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 04:55:00 EST Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 22:48:24 EST
It's show and tell time! Share your drawings and experiences - whether you are a beginner or an expert, we all have something to offer, so join in! Enjoy the artwork and share in the creative expe… - Share Your Story: I Knew I Was An Artist When....Created: 2009-11-05 @ 04:40:46 EST Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 22:33:33 EST
Whether they are university trained or self-taught, some people see themselves as an artist from the get-go, while for others it takes a major event, like an exhibition or a sale before they can co… - Share Your Story: A Drawing DisasterCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 04:11:12 EST
We've all been there. Between difficult models, impossible perspective, irascible clients and looming deadlines, there's a million ways for a drawing to turn into a disaster. Share your horror stor… - Share Your Story: A Special DrawingCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 02:50:10 EST
Do you have a drawing that is very special to you? Maybe it isn't even very good, but because of the subject, or the place you drew it, or the person you gave it to, it has special significance… - Which Paper do I use for Graphite Pencil?Created: 2009-11-03 @ 04:43:56 EST
Which paper do I use for graphite pencil drawing? For graphite pencil drawing, and especially realist drawing, you need the right surface to support the detail and precise tonal gradations that you… - Which Paper do I use for Pencil Sketching?Created: 2009-11-03 @ 02:11:08 EST Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 00:07:09 EST
Which paper do I use for pencil sketching? Sketch paper comes in all kinds of weights, sizes, sheets and pads. It's so hard to choose! Here's a guide to choosing the right paper for pencil sketchin… - Which Paper do I use for Pastel and Chalk Drawing…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 00:49:32 EST
Which paper do I use for pastel and chalk drawing? There are so many different papers on the market, it's hard to know which one to use. This paper FAQ will help you choose the right paper for your… - How to Use an Eraser ShieldCreated: 2009-10-20 @ 02:27:15 EDT Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 02:29:12 EDT
An eraser shield is an essential part of a drafter's kit and belongs in the toolbox of any artist who uses precise lines and clean edges. Susan Tschantz demonstrates the use of this versatile tool… - Halloween Art - Halloween GhostCreated: 2009-10-06 @ 05:09:25 EDT Updated: 2009-10-06 @ 06:25:50 EDT
Draw a halloween ghost cartoon to use as a decoration or greeting card… - Colored Pencil TechniquesCreated: 2009-09-29 @ 07:48:05 EDT
Learn how to use basic colored pencil techniques including blending and layering to enhance your drawing. Learn how to shade, blend and layer colored pencil… - Draw a Funny Cartoon DragonCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 23:48:07 EDT
Draw a funny cartoon dragon - draw a goofy cartoon character step by step. Learn how to design and draw a classic 'goofy guy' cartoon character, following the easy step by step examples drawn by gu… - penguin cartoonCreated: 2009-09-15 @ 07:27:14 EDT Updated: 2009-09-15 @ 07:36:48 EDT
Learn to draw a cute penguin cartoon. Everyone loves penguins - from Madagascar to Happy Feet, from Club Penguin to Veggietales to Tux the Linux mascot - penguins are a cartoon favorite. Learn how … - Animal ArtCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 08:12:50 EDT Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 08:12:50 EDT
Animal art gallery - drawings and sketches of animals and pet portraits by Drawsketch readers and forum members. An animal art gallery of beautiful animal drawings, mostly in pencil and colored pen… - Celebrity PortraitsCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 07:17:06 EDT Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 07:17:06 EDT
The Celebrity Portraits gallery features fan art celebrity drawings by Drawsketch readers and forum members. Enjoy this gallery of beautiful tributes to favorite celebrities and famous people, incl… - PortraitsCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 07:06:41 EDT Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 07:06:41 EDT
Portrait gallery - a gallery of pencil portraits by Drawsketch readers and forum members. Realistic people drawings, including adult and child portraits, in graphite pencil and other drawing medium… - DrawingsCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 21:34:16 EDT Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 21:34:16 EDT
A gallery of art drawings and sketches. The gallery artists are Drawsketch readers and forum members who work in a range of mediums, from graphite pencil to charcoal and pastel, and in various genr… - Watercolor Pencil StudyCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 21:02:12 EDT
a watercolor pencil still life exercise … - Drawing Paper Review - Choose Paper for Realist Graphite Pencil Dra…Created: 2009-09-01 @ 07:45:50 EDT
Which paper should you use for realist graphite pencil drawing? We test out a range of popular paper… - What's Your Favorite Paper for Graphite Pencil?…Created: 2009-09-01 @ 07:23:32 EDT
What is your favorite paper for graphite pencil drawing? Share your opinion and help other artists choose a great paper for graphite pencil drawing… - Manga Drawing Tip - Action PosesCreated: 2009-08-31 @ 02:07:50 EDT
Manga drawing tip - learn to draw manga action poses by using reference sources to make your drawings accurate… - Draw a Handsome Cartoon Hero - Draw a Cartoon Super Hero HunkCreated: 2009-08-18 @ 08:13:43 EDT Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 21:54:35 EDT
Draw a handsome cartoon hero step by step. Learn how to design and draw a classic cartoon superhero type, following the easy step by step examples drawn by guest artist and author Shawn Encarnacion… - Draw a Beautiful Beach Babe Girl CartoonCreated: 2009-08-17 @ 23:08:37 EDT
Draw a beautiful cartoon girl - beach babe character or female superhero, step by step following the easy step by step examples drawn by guest artist and author Shawn Encarnacion… - Draw a Horse Head Step by StepCreated: 2009-07-31 @ 05:51:25 EDT
draw a horse head step by step - quick and easy step-by-step mini drawing tutorial… - Drawing Gallery - Drawing/Sketching Art GalleryCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 06:30:55 EDT Updated: 2009-07-28 @ 07:53:00 EDT
A gallery of drawings by About.com Drawing/Sketching forum members… - The Tyranny of the MediumCreated: 2009-07-17 @ 06:11:18 EDT Updated: 2009-07-17 @ 06:48:15 EDT
Are you being defined by your medium? Limited by your art major? Perhaps you define yourself as a painter, pastellist, cartoonist or digital artist? Many of us focus on a single medium, and can fin… - Draw Cartoon Faces - Learn to Draw Cartoon Faces…Updated: 2009-11-01 @ 22:31:11 EST
Learn to draw cartoons - Draw funny cartoon faces following the easy step by step examples drawn by guest artist and author Shawn Encarnacion… - Drawing Supplies - Before You Buy Drawing Supplies…Updated: 2009-10-28 @ 21:52:52 EDT
Drawing Supplies - a guide to drawing supplies. Learn about the different types of drawing supplies and art materials you'll need and what you need to know before you buy them… - Introduction to Pencil ShadingUpdated: 2009-10-28 @ 21:42:10 EDT
The first step to successful pencil shading is to control the movement of your pencil, making sure that every mark you make on the paper works towards creating the shading or modeling effect that y… - ProjectsUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 20:04:16 EDT
These drawing projects range from easy line drawings using simple shapes, to step-by-step demonstrations of fully worked drawings. A gallery of artist's reference photographs provides source materi… - Artist's Trading Cards and Business CardsUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 22:25:24 EDT
Artist trading cards are a great way to share your work around. To be successful as an artist, you need to be seen, and artist's trading cards are an inexpensive way to do this. They also make grea… - Aerial Perspective - Drawing Atmospheric Perspective…Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 00:40:46 EDT
The purpose of using aerial perspective is to give our drawings depth and reality, whether they are based on a real place or from our imaginations. To do this, we must understand what happens in re… - Pet Photography -How to Photograph Your Pet for Drawing…Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 00:16:10 EDT
A good reference photo is essential for pet portrait drawing, but too often, beginners try to do a portrait from a small, out-of-focus flash-photo from a bad angle. Here are some tips on getting a … - Drawing and Drafting Tools: Cleaning Drawings…Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 22:52:08 EDT
How do you keep your drawing clean? White space is very important in many types of drawing, especially photorealist drawing, drafting and architectural drawing. Fortunately there are some handy too… - Kurt Cobain © LuluUpdated: 2009-09-08 @ 07:59:29 EDT
Kurt Cobain - a portrait drawing of Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain… - Anime and Manga Drawing Tip - Learn about Japanese Art and Culture…Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 00:48:04 EDT
Many conventions in Japanese animation and comics come from Japanese legends, stories and histories. Often, complete episodes of Japanese history are retold, or sometimes just alluded to with a sub… - Colored Pencil Drawing Tip - Experimenting with Materials…Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 00:45:30 EDT
Do your colored pencil drawings look a bit dull or patchy? Maybe you are using the wrong paper. Extend your knowledge of the colored pencil medium by trying out different papers and pencils… - Manga Drawing Tip - Keeping it CleanUpdated: 2009-08-31 @ 21:21:36 EDT
Manga drawing tip find out how to lose the smudges and dirty colors in your Manga drawing and get a cleaner look… - Manga Drawing Tip - CharactersUpdated: 2009-08-31 @ 01:50:36 EDT
Manga drawing tip - improve your drawing by using a real person as a reference and drawing from many angles… - Musculature of the TorsoUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 21:33:47 EDT
Musculature of the Torso - A gallery of human anatomy reference images… - Musculature of the Legs - BackUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 21:33:08 EDT
Musculature of the Legs - Back - A gallery of human anatomy reference images… - Musculature of the Legs - FrontUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 21:30:39 EDT
Musculature of the Legs - Front - A gallery of human anatomy reference images… - Musculature of the Head and Neck - FrontUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 21:29:38 EDT
Musculature of the Head and Neck - Front - A gallery of human anatomy reference images… - Musculature of the ArmUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 21:28:22 EDT
A gallery of human anatomy reference images - Musculature of the Arm… - Human Anatomy - Musculature of the BackUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 21:27:44 EDT
Musculature of the Back - A gallery of human anatomy reference images for figure drawing… - Human Anatomy - Musculature of the Chest and AbdomenUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 21:27:03 EDT
Musculature of the Chest and Abs - reference image of the musculature of the chest and abdomen A gallery of human anatomy reference images… - Human Anatomy - Musculature of the FootUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 21:26:15 EDT
Musculature of the Foot - A gallery of human anatomy reference images… - Human Anatomy - Musculature of the HandsUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 21:25:35 EDT
Musculature of the Hands - A gallery of human anatomy reference images… - Learn to DrawUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 08:29:33 EDT
Learn to Draw: beginner's drawing lessons from how to hold a pencil through to perspective and pencil shading. Learn to draw what you see!… - Draw a Cartoon Tough Guy - How to Draw a Cartoon Tough Guy Step by S…Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 23:19:28 EDT
Drawing Cartoon people - draw a cartoon muscle man step by step. Learn how to design and draw a classic cartoon tough, following the easy step by step examples drawn by guest artist and author Shaw… - Draw a Cartoon Girl - How to Draw a Cartoon Girl Step by StepUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 22:35:46 EDT
Drawing Cartoon people - draw a cute cartoon girl step by step. Draw this cute blonde cartoon girl, following the easy step by step examples drawn by guest artist and author Shawn Encarnacion… - Draw Race Cars - How to Draw Race Cars Video - About.comUpdated: 2009-08-12 @ 15:58:07 EDT
Does your budding artist also love race cars? A professional illustrator shows you how to draw a sports car, a dragster, and a Formula One car… - Anatomy Reference Images -Human Anatomy Reference Images for Figure …Updated: 2009-07-07 @ 21:56:52 EDT
A gallery of human anatomy reference images for figure drawing. Don't worry about learning long scientific names - the important thing for artists is understanding where the muscles are underneath … - Fred Astaire - Portrait Drawing of Fred Astaire…Updated: 2009-04-18 @ 07:57:57 EDT
A portrait of Fred Astaire, classic movie star, drawn by Eddie Smyth. This drawing captures Fred Astaire's charisma in a simple, classic portrait of the Hollywood movie star… - Walter MatthauUpdated: 2009-04-17 @ 03:13:31 EDT
A portrait drawing of actor Walter Matthau. This portrait is beautifully done, accurate without being overworked, with strong, confident tone and a simple, bold composition… - James Dean PortraitUpdated: 2009-04-17 @ 02:57:26 EDT
a portrait drawing of actor James Dean by Eddie Smyth. … - Still Life and Studies Gallery - Still Life and Studies…Updated: 2009-02-08 @ 18:05:36 EST
A gallery of still life drawings and studies - finished drawings and exercises focusing on small objects and arrangements… - Watercolor Pencil StudyUpdated: 2008-08-20 @ 07:33:24 EDT
a watercolor pencil still life exercise … - Feather StudyUpdated: 2008-08-20 @ 07:30:45 EDT
First Feather - drawing of an decorative Native American (First Nations) Indian feather in Graphite Pencil… - Organic Abstract Drawing in CharcoalUpdated: 2008-08-20 @ 07:27:29 EDT
The artist writes: Charcoal is very free medium for me and I feel very hands on when I use it, so it only seemed natural to use charcoal as my medium for a very organic, natural piece… - Walnuts Still LifeUpdated: 2008-08-20 @ 07:09:52 EDT
a quick 'sketch of the day' study of walnuts… - Drawing Art Gallery - Index Updated: 2008-08-07 @ 22:55:33 EDT
Drawing / Sketching Art Gallery - a gallery of drawings and sketches sent in by forum members and readers, ranging from beginner's first efforts to professional artist's work… - Dragon SketchUpdated: 2008-04-15 @ 19:10:00 EDT
dragon sketch - a working drawing for a dragon idea based on dinosaur anatomy… - Papillon Puppy Drawing by TraceyUpdated: 2007-10-06 @ 07:17:08 EDT
puppy portrait drawing in graphite pencil… - Papillon Puppy Drawing by TraceyUpdated: 2007-10-06 @ 07:17:08 EDT
puppy portrait drawing in graphite pencil… - Portrait © BoshyUpdated: 2007-06-26 @ 08:03:54 EDT
A pencil portrait of a woman, in profile view… - Bailey © ShaunUpdated: 2007-06-25 @ 21:24:00 EDT
A portrait drawing of a pet dog… - Landscape and ArchitectureUpdated: 2007-04-26 @ 23:14:04 EDT
A gallery of landscape, seascape and architectural drawings by About.com's Drawing Forum members. … - Sketch of the Day 2006Updated: 2007-02-22 @ 19:16:22 EST
Sketch of the Day gallery for 2006 - my daily sketchbook scribblings, along with guest contributions from forum members joining in our Sketch of the Day project for 2006… - Debra Ann © S VarnerUpdated: 2007-02-15 @ 02:41:21 EST
portrait drawing in profile… - Self Discovery: Baby Portrait by Tracey Costescu…Updated: 2006-12-17 @ 17:37:06 EST
Self Discovery: Baby Portrait by Tracey Costescu… - Macaroni Penguin in colored pencilUpdated: 2006-10-03 @ 22:52:41 EDT
Macaroni Penguin drawing in colored pencil… - Dogs - pencil drawingUpdated: 2006-10-03 @ 22:52:17 EDT
Dogs - pencil drawing of dogs drawn by Drawing forum member GK Lett… - Figure Drawing - Hand StudyUpdated: 2006-10-02 @ 07:33:05 EDT
Figure Drawing - Hand Study… - Portrait DrawingsUpdated: 2006-03-19 @ 21:18:07 EST
Portrait Drawing Gallery - Your portrait drawings of friends and family. Want to learn how to draw portraits? Take a look at these examples drawn by drawing forum members…