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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Take your sneaker sketches to the next level with 36 expert tips inspired by a 7-meter canvas drawing challenge. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced designer, these tips will enhance your workflow, focus, and creative output.
Sketching isn’t just a pastime—it’s a powerful passion that fuels creativity in product design. Join Chou-Tac Chung as he shares a joyful story from a Japanese pen shop and reveals how determination and love for sketching can elevate your design journey.
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 tablet, do not believe the specs My first tablet was a Graphire Wacom tablet. The pen was 512 sensitivity pressure. It was already working so well...
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Discover how I managed the overwhelming workload of design school by focusing on passion projects and creating a standout portfolio. Get inspired by my journey and actionable advice for aspiring designers aiming to succeed.
Practical Drawing TIP
When we first join a design school, we receive an art material list. After a visiting any art shop, you realize how the material is costly and that our budget may be quite limited as a student designer. We can’t possibly buy everything from the list. But we are so excited to start school in great conditions that we tend to be non-reasonable...
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.
