40+ Beautiful Bird Drawing Ideas & References (2026)
I kept a list of bird drawing ideas in my notes app for almost two years before I actually used any of them. Every time I sat down to sketch…
Bird Drawing: 7 Techniques That Actually Work (2026 Guide)
My first bird sketch looked like an angry potato with a beak. I’d used a reference photo, followed the usual “start with circles” advice, and…
Butterfly Drawing: The Easy 5-Step Method That Actually Works
My first butterfly drawing looked like a squashed avocado with antennae. I’d copied what I thought a butterfly looked like from memory —…
Drawing Cats: From Furry Sausages to Believable Felines
My first cat drawings looked like furry sausages with pointed ears. The proportions were technically correct—I’d measured everything…
How to Draw a Capybara: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Your capybara looks like a beaver having a bad day. Or maybe a pregnant guinea pig. Or some kind of dog-potato hybrid that nature never…
Shark Drawings: From Basic Shapes to Predator on Paper
A great white shark can swim 35 miles per hour. On paper, it moves at exactly the speed of your pencil—which is both the challenge and the…
How to Draw an Elephant That Actually Looks Real
In January 2026, Craig died. He was 54 years old, and his tusks nearly scraped the ground when he walked—each one weighing over 100 pounds.…
10+ Fun Dinosaur Drawing Ideas You’ll Love to Sketch
I love drawing dinosaurs! They’re such fun and fascinating creatures to sketch. Bringing these prehistoric beasts to life on paper lets my…
How to Draw Deer: Simple Steps for Beginners
Ever caught your self checking out a majestic deer maybe catch a glimpse of one in a forest and think to yourself “wow I wish I could…
How to Draw a Monkey (Step-by-Step for Kids and Beginners)
Learning how to draw a monkey is one of the most rewarding art projects for kids and beginners alike. These playful primates make fantastic…
Master Your Skills with Realistic Tiger Face Drawing Tips
Boost your art with realistic tiger face drawing tips—easy, friendly steps to master every fierce stripe.