Drawing Tutorials

Drawing Tutorials

The Speed Comes From Understanding – Draw Loose

Learn why speed in drawing comes from understanding your subject first, then simplifying it into loose, expressive sketches.

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Simple Drawing Exercise to Loosen Up

Learn how to loosen up your drawings by building structure first, then deconstructing into expressive, gestural sketches.

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Gesture Figure Drawing Study – Capturing Movement and Weight

A gesture figure drawing study focused on capturing movement, balance, and weight using simple shapes and flowing lines.

Loose & Expressive Painting Techniques

Progressions: The Secret to Painting Loose

Want to paint loose? Learn the construct to deconstruct method in this 25-minute mini course. Master it tight first, then let go with confidence and intention.

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How to Draw Cars for Beginners

Learn how to draw cars by simplifying them into basic forms. This beginner-friendly approach makes vehicles easier to understand and draw with confidence.

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Three Essential Painting Areas & the Art of Exaggeration

Learn the three painting areas (edge, inside, background) and the art of exaggeration so your work stays loose and expressive. Quick garage drills help you push past the lines, then shape back with confident edges and background passes.

Loose & Expressive Painting Techniques

Two Simple Loose & Expressive Painting Concepts

These two simple loose & expressive painting concepts — loosening up shapes and experimenting with edges — will help you paint with more freedom and confidence.

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Try This EASY Exercise to Loosen Up Your Drawings

I'll never forget the day I threw artistic 'rules' out the window and just scribbled like a mad man. That moment of pure frustration became my greatest breakthrough - and this ridiculously simple exercise can do the same for your drawings.

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Semi-Blind Contour Drawing

Think of your art time like a pie chart: some slices for finished art, some for exploration, and some for fundamentals. This semi-blind contour drawing exercise builds confidence and sharpens observation so you can elevate your drawing skills.

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Opposite Hand Drawing

Opposite hand drawing is a fun beginner exercise that helps improve your skills and shake off creative ruts. Using your non-dominant hand forces you to slow down, observe closely, and discover a more expressive, playful line quality in your drawings.

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Negative Space Drawing Techniques

Negative space drawing is like pulling weeds — not glamorous, but essential. In this beginner guide, learn simple exercises that clear away clutter, sharpen observation, and keep your drawing skills fresh.

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Learn Contour Drawing

I'm about to do something that seems completely backwards – draw three subjects without ever looking at my paper. The results will look 'messy,' but they'll teach you more about seeing and drawing than years of careful, controlled sketches.