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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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...
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...
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Discover key strategies to ace your design interview, focusing on what you can bring to the school or company, and how to link your portfolio projects to real user needs. Boost your chances with authentic passion and clear communication.
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In product Design we like to use arrows to express a movement, a path, an acceleration. It’s not only made to designate certain elements of a product. Today, I will show you how to decompose an arrow in simple shapes, and making sure to draw it with a good proportion and symmetry. The trick is super simple. But you need to know it, for later being...
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.
