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.
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Start your sketching process on a large Photoshop canvas to expand your creative possibilities. This guide shows how to set up and utilize a big workspace effectively, helping you boost accuracy...
Join Chou-Tac Chung as he sketches Y-3 Adidas sneakers live in just two minutes! This beginner-friendly tutorial shares personal insights, creative inspiration, and practical tips to help you master...
Struggling with shoe proportions? Start with a basic shoe last—an elegant template used by professionals. By mastering this simple technique, you'll draw shoes faster, more accurately, and with style...
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Nymul has just sent me a question. I share here with you hoping to help more people. Send me your question in the comments or email at choutac@thedesignsketchbook.com. I will be glad to answer you and share the answer to all of you. Question from Nymul “Hi Chou-Tac,I am studying footwear engineering. I also want to be a designer.Can you...
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Starting perspective drawing can be intimidating. The MICRODOT® tool simplifies this by guiding you through isometric cube construction, boosting your confidence and skills as you progress towards freehand perspective 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.
