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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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.
Are your sneaker sketches looking flat? Discover how thinking in 3D and visualizing sneaker components with volume can transform your drawings from lifeless to dynamic. This tip is a game-changer for aspiring sneaker designers.
Follow this quick and easy tutorial on sketching a Nike shoe, starting with the shoe last silhouette and progressively adding volume, details, and the swoosh logo. Perfect for beginners aiming to improve footwear design skills.
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Today, a tutorial on How to draw arrows using 1 and 2-point perspective.
With practice, you will be able to take some shortcuts and draw arrows without tracing the whole set of: Horizon line, vanishing points and converging lines. Take this video as a basic exercise that will train you to draw in 3D space.
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