How to Draw a Sun: 7 Styles Every Artist Should Try
The first sun I drew with any confidence wasn’t a perfect glowing orb. It was a messy, lopsided circle crammed into the corner of a landscape…
Strawberry Drawing: Shape, Achenes, and Glossy Surface
I drew strawberries for two years before I understood what was actually wrong with them. They read as strawberries the way a silhouette reads…
100 Sketchbook Prompts & Ideas: Overcoming Art Block
There’s a specific kind of frustration that comes from sitting in front of a blank sketchbook page with a pen in your hand, knowing you…
Disney Drawing: The Complete Guide to Characters, Techniques, and the Principles Behind the Magic
The first Disney character I tried to draw was Mickey Mouse. Three circles — how hard could it be? Very hard, as it turns out. The head circle…
30+ Nature Drawing Ideas to Fill Your Sketchbook This Season (2026)
My worst nature drawing was a tree. I’d set up outside with a proper sketchbook, good pencils, decent light — the works. Three hours…
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…
Boat Drawing: Why Your Boats Look Like They’re Sitting ON Water Instead of IN It
Your boat drawing looks like it’s hovering. The hull sits on top of the water like a paperweight on a desk—no displacement, no…
Crying Face Drawing: Why Most Artists Get Tears Wrong (And How to Fix It)
A single tear can tell an entire story. But here’s what I’ve noticed after years of drawing emotional faces: most artists treat…
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…
Anime Eyes Drawing Tips for Beginners Made Easy
anime eyes are one of the key things to get right when it comes to drawing characters – they can really help bring some personality and…
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…