Inspired by my painful fire ant bite, this detailed tutorial walks you through drawing a fire ant using reference images. From choosing references to adding micro details and realistic shading, improve your sketching skills and capture the fascinating structure of this tiny yet powerful insect.
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Ready to level up your design sketching? Learn how to draw cylinders faster and more accurately by turning your paper as you draw. This beginner-friendly tutorial guides you step-by-step with fun exercises to build confidence, improve speed, and master 3D forms. Start practicing now and see your skills soar!
How do you stay motivated to draw every day? The secret lies in a powerful mind hack—changing your identity. Inspired by James Clear’s Atomic Habits, this approach helps you see yourself as a true artist through small daily actions. Start today and transform your passion into a lasting creative habit.
Shoe Design Tips Pick
When I saw the Samsung Note Pro 12.2, I couldn’t resist drawing something on it. (See at the bottom of this page)The tablet carries a customized version of Sketchbook pro. TIP 21 | To get a digital...
Ready to design custom sneakers? Follow Chou-Tac Chung’s easy 3-step guide: sketch your sneaker base, clean up your lines, then bring your design to life with AI rendering using NEWARC.AI. Perfect...
Gather your friends, colleagues, grab your sketchbooks, and learn how to host a beginner-friendly shoe design workshop! Get real tips and results from our creative session, and powerful motivation to...
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Adrian's story in "How to Draw Without Copying" is a common one among budding artists. Here's how you can break free from copying!
Drawing TIP Pick
Transform basic geometric shapes into compelling product designs. Use contour lines for volume, embrace transparency and perspective, and experiment with details and textures to enhance your sketches.
ID SKETCHING TUTORIALS | BASICS
Transform your sketching abilities with our in-depth tutorial on 6 essential exercises to improve your line quality and drawing confidence.
