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
Discover how Mr. Bailey became a successful footwear designer and founder of CONCEPTKICKS. This interview shares his motivations, obstacles, ongoing learning, and advice for designers passionate...
Inspired by Marina’s journey, discover how a genuine love for shoes can lead to a fulfilling career in shoe design. Find out how passion, creativity, and dedication helped Marina become a successful...
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...
Fresh Inspiration TIP
Don’t let negativity rule your life as a designer. Choose what information you let in, focus on your own priorities, and sketch what inspires you. By filtering out distractions, you keep your natural happiness and create art that uplifts both you and others.
Drawing TIP Pick
Join me as I share the watercolor lessons and tricks I learned during a sketch trip in Malacca. From color mixing to urban sketching techniques, discover how beginners can unlock creativity and improve product design sketches with watercolors. Dive in and start painting!
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.
