Acrylic Sketches: Planning Your Next Painting

Are you wondering why I’m posting about acrylics on a site exclusively about drawing? Acrylic paint is a versatile and accessible medium for artists of all levels. Its quick-drying nature and vibrant colors make it perfect for various painting projects that begin by drawing acrylic sketches. Every painting begins with a sketch to inform the […]

Draw Female Figures Quickly: Sharpen Your Sketching Skills

Learn the techniques to draw a realistic female figure with confidence. Discover the 8-head tall method and step-by-step guides to master proportions, shapes, and poses. Improve your drawing skills and create stunning artwork with ease.

Exploring the Trio: 3 Key Uses of Drawing in Artistry

A triptych depicting the evolution of storytelling: left panel shows a draftsman with tools and an apple, center has a knight with a dragon, and right features a dragon with a crowd. Each panel includes text with creative misspellings.

Through quick thumbnails or more detailed studies, artists can iterate rapidly, uncovering the best angles, configurations, and elements to include in their final artwork. This use of drawing as a preliminary step is akin to brainstorming; it is an invaluable phase where creativity can flow freely without the constraints of the final medium. Visual Thinking […]

How Long Does It Take to Learn to Draw?

A sketch of a handsome young man in pencil on a page of spiral bound sketchbook illustrating Drawing Ideas for Artists website.

When I first decided I wanted to learn how to draw, I naively thought it would be easy. I assumed I could just pick up a pencil and sketch beautiful works of art right away. Of course, that was not the case at all. Those initial enthusiastic drawings were disastrous—crooked lines, inaccurate proportions, messy shading. […]

29 Best Websites to Enhance Your Drawing Skills in [year]

As an aspiring artist, you understand the importance of continuous growth and improvement in your craft. While seeking inspiration in the physical world is valuable, there is an abundance of online resources that can help you take your drawing skills to new heights. In this article, we have compiled a list of the top 30 […]

How to Draw the Human Head Using The Loomis Method

From a beginner’s sketch to a polished piece of art, learning how to draw the human head is a fundamental skill that every artist strives to perfect. One of the most reliable ways to achieve this is using the Loomis Method, which offers a systematic and practical approach to capturing the complexities of the human face.