Shape

Doodle, then Noodle.

“Keys to Drawing with Imagination” and Tangles

Apr 8 •

Blocky Block-Ins

Can you draw what you see—accurately? Are you able to simplify and stylize a complex subject? Practicing block-ins is the first step to developing both…

Aug 6, 2024 •

Beans & Peanuts, Peanuts & Beans

Drawing Composite Forms

Jul 9, 2024 •

The Third Basic Shape

Apr 22, 2024 •

The Second Basic Shape

Apr 15, 2024 •

The First Basic Shape

Apr 8, 2024 •

Firing on All Cylinders

In previous Drawing Mechanics lessons, we’ve learned two ways to draw the box, and how to draw a sphere or ball. These are two of the Four Basic Forms…

May 1, 2023 •

4 Warm-Ups to Better Line Control

One of the fastest ways to improve your drawing is to develop better line control.

Mar 13, 2023 •

Character Silhouettes

In this lesson, we’ll use basic shapes to draw cool characters, focusing on an interesting silhouette.

Feb 20, 2023 •

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