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 Tutorial Pick
Watch as Chou-Tac guides you through drawing an Adidas sneaker in 3D perspective, sharing practical tips and techniques you can apply right away!
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...
Harness the power of rapid ideation with "Draw Sneakers with the Fast & Dirty Technique." Prioritize speed and quantity over perfection.
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Secret to expressive and dynamic sketches with "How to Draw with Bold Lines." This tutorial addresses a common beginner pitfall: monoline drawings.
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HOW TO DRAW A SPHERE NOTE: We saw previously how to draw a circle in perspective. (Which is represented by an ellipse drawing.) Sphere drawing Today’s tutorial, we see how to draw a sphere in a simple way using the XYZ axis. Before starting, make sure you have been through the lesson about the ghost drawing and circles. You can find more...
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN SKETCHING TUTORIALS | THE BASICS
Transform your sketching abilities with our in-depth tutorial on 6 essential exercises to improve your line quality and drawing confidence.
