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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Start your sketching process on a large Photoshop canvas to expand your creative possibilities. This guide shows how to set up and utilize a big workspace effectively, helping you boost accuracy...
Want to level up your sketching skills quickly? This guide explores the power of sketching challenges to boost focus, creativity, and discipline. Join the sneaker sketching challenge and start making...
Ready to sketch anywhere? Felt pens offer thicker lines and quick shading, letting designers draw freely and rapidly. Chou-Tac Chung shares how felt pens inspire creativity even in busy settings like...
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Time is precious and no one can stretch it. How about converting your transportation time to a productive session ? I remember after class, I was drawing in the subway going home. And my classmate asked me: – Hey you never stop drawing ? – Humm yeah I do… ?! That question surprised me because it occurred natural to me to draw even if...
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We all know about Brainstorming.I was thinking about using this creative drawing session with the “Doodle-Storm” technique.Try, and send me yours by email at choutac@thedesignsketchbook.com! It’s a real pleasure to get absorbed by the “Doodle-Storm” session – Drawing some free form of an Earphone.I didn’t give myself a time limit (I had the whole...
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Transform your sketching abilities with our in-depth tutorial on 6 essential exercises to improve your line quality and drawing confidence.
