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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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 footwear designer-and how you can follow in her footsteps.
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...
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 improve footwear design skills.
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Are hesitations and excuses stopping you from drawing? Learn how to silence your inner critic, ditch procrastination, and unlock your creative potential with practical advice tailored for aspiring designers eager to start their journey.
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Nymul has just sent me a question. I share here with you hoping to help more people. Send me your question in the comments or email at choutac@thedesignsketchbook.com. I will be glad to answer you and share the answer to all of you. Question from Nymul “Hi Chou-Tac,I am studying footwear engineering. I also want to be a designer.Can you...
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.
