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
Ready to design custom sneakers? Follow Chou-Tac Chung’s easy 3-step guide: sketch your sneaker base, clean up your lines, then bring your design to life with AI rendering using NEWARC.AI. Perfect...
Discover the five essential steps for drawing a Nike shoe on iPad with Sketcha, plus AI-powered rendering with Leonardo.ai. Follow along for tips on fluid outlines, color blocking, and creative...
Ready to boost your sneaker design skills? Follow this practical guide to drawing dynamic sneakers using ballpoint pens. Learn the two-phase sketching process, how to add energy to your lines, and...
Fresh Inspiration TIP
Anything can happen! The interview itself could be short, or could stretch on for upwards of three hours. It could involve an office and call for professional formal attire, or it could take place casually on a café terrace. You could be invited to take a plane to another country for a day for just a 30 minute interview (I remember how I flew from...
Drawing TIP Pick
Discover how anyone can sketch using a simple 5-minute test focusing on transparency, simplification, and drawing strategy. Build your observation and analytical skills fast, and start turning ideas into sketches today.
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.
