Not sure if you're holding your pen correctly? Explore three common pen grips and find out which one maximizes your drawing agility and control. A simple adjustment can transform your sketching experience. Ready to refine your pen technique? Try these grips now!
Archive - January 2015
Struggling to start drawing? Focus on enjoying the moment rather than perfect results. Sketch what you love, share the fun with friends, and build positive associations with drawing. Ready to turn sketching into a joyful habit? Start enjoying your creative journey now!
Explore how teamwork enhances creativity through a concept art collaboration between Chou-Tac and Adrien Wira. Combining hand sketches with digital Photoshop techniques, they create compelling designs and share valuable creative insights. Ready to boost your design skills? Learn the collaborative process today!
This guide walks you through activating pen pressure settings for opacity and brush size in Photoshop. Understand essential interface tools, shortcuts, and brush customization to make your digital sketches more expressive and natural with your graphic tablet.
Boost the expressiveness and accuracy of your drawing lines using 6 essential tips. Discover how regular speed, ghost drawing, and practicing with a ballpoint pen can elevate your sketches, whether working traditionally or digitally.
Discover simple warm-up techniques to relax your hand and boost your sketch confidence. From loose shape drawing to gradual detail addition, prepare your hands and eyes for better line control and sketch precision. Ideal for artists returning after a break or starting fresh.
Struggling with smooth curves? Practice drawing C-curves using a simple step-by-step method that ensures accuracy and fluidity. This fundamental skill will help you break down complex shapes and improve your overall sketching speed. Ready to create effortlessly? Start practicing your C-curves today!
Learn how to master symmetrical sketching in perspective with the Middle line technique. This insightful guide from The Design Sketchbook uncovers simple methods to create balanced, accurate drawings—perfect for product designers and artists aiming for precision and harmony!
Explore the journey of a 7-day sketching challenge using an 18-meter roll of paper. Chou-Tac Chung shares insights on staying motivated, improving creativity, and mastering daily sketch practice to elevate your design drawing skills.
Feel stuck making your sketches look flat? Discover two fundamental techniques to draw objects in 3D: see them transparently and break them into basic shapes. Perfect your volume drawing skills and bring your designs to life. Ready to sketch with depth? Watch the tutorial now!
Motivation dips are part of any creative journey. In Day 2 of the Roll of Paper Challenge, discover practical tips to reignite your passion for drawing. From changing your environment to setting mini goals, learn how to keep your sketching momentum alive and thriving!
Kickstart your sketching challenge with proven motivation techniques. Learn how to overcome distractions, embrace imperfections, and maintain artistic focus from Day 1 of the Roll of Paper Challenge—perfect for aspiring product designers and concept artists.
For a student, buying the Wacom Cintiq is most of the time a dream. It was so expensive. Let me tell you more about the alternative Wacom product I used to have. However, note that it seems to be tricky to find a retailer if you don’t live in Japan. The Wacom tablet I get cheaper than a Cintiq Below, is a picture of my previous Wacom screen...
Join Chou-Tac Chung as he shares 16 practical tips to draw Adidas sneaker designs. From sketching the shoe last to adding dynamic laces and shadows, this tutorial helps aspiring designers master footwear illustration.


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