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Melbourne-based graphic designer Benjamin Hammond just launched a site called One Minute Portraits, where the artist draws quick portraits in less than a minute. It works like this: email a photo of yourself, Hammond creates the portrait, and you can choose to buy the original if you like it. (OR pick up a few drawing lessons and do-it-yourself.)

The prerogative of most fancy, pricey lenses nowadays is ultimate sharpness. However, if you're partial to that soft, out of focus look, you can make your own lenses to achieve this type of effect.

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cartoon figure of a boy. Start out by drawing a large circle for the head, then drawing the arms underneath and a circular body. next, draw the hair onto the boy, and add shoes, a shirt, and pants. Now, color the hair yellow, the body skin color, the shirt green, and the pants blue. Outline the drawing with black ink, then add on the facial features. Start with two circular eyes, a nose, and a small mouth that is a curved line. Add in more hair to the...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw graffiti lettering. To do this, you will use a pen and draw out your letters adding a graffiti flare to them. Do not draw regular letters, these have outlines and a flare out to the ends of them. This is very similar to the graffiti you will see written outside, but used with spray paint. Fill in the middles of the letters, then draw lines around it to make it look like it's standing off of the paper. use a marker to outline the sides of the letters so...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Timmy Turner. Start off by drawing the head, making the front round and the body will be a triangle shape. The back of his head should be a triangle as well. Draw two large circles on the face, followed by arms and legs coming off of the body. Next, draw ears onto his face followed by a shirt and pants on his legs. Draw Timmy's mouth with a large smile and two teeth at the top. His eyebrows should almost touch in the middle, then don't forget to add on his...

In this tutorial, we learn how to paint a portrait. Start off by having a subject to draw, then hold your paint brush loosely. Start to outline the face of the subject, then paint in the facial features. Shade around the eyes and cheekbones, and add the ears to the face. Use the paintbrush to create different types of strokes to the painting that fit the face you are looking at. Use shading to your advantage, because this can make a person look older or younger, depending on where you place the...

In this video, we learn how to draw Charmander. Start off by drawing the large eyes with lines inside of them. After that, you will connect the head around it, followed by the nose. Next, you will draw in the rest of the body including the feet. Draw in the tail with flames coming out the end of it. Add in lines around the body to make the figure look more realistic, then draw in pupils for the eyes. When you are finished, you can color the character or just leave it how it is and shade in on...

In this video, we learn how to draw a doodle with Marieke Blokland. Start off by writing the letter "e" in cursive, several times, making the letter larger as you go. Link the e's together, then when you get to the bottom of the paper it will be just a scribbled loop. Now, on the next page, draw more of these looped e's, dragging out the lines. On the next paper, draw spirals going from smaller to larger and going clockwise and counter-clockwise. Start to incorporate all of these shapes...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cute and blue cartoon bird. First start out by drawing a circle for the head, an oval for the body, and then an oval wing in between the both of them. After this, trace over the lines to make squiggle marks on the wings and on the rear end of the bird. Add on an eye and pupil to the head, then draw a beak with an open mouth, making it a "v" shape in the middle. Then, color the entire bird blue, leaving the beak orange and the eye outlined in black. To...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw smile now cry later clowns. Start off by drawing a large laughing mouth with the tongue inside of it. Next, draw the eyes and then the nose and chin. Draw the eyebrows on the clown so it looks like a clown, with makeup on the eyes and face. After this, add details to the tongue and fill in the back of the mouth with black shading. After this, draw neighboring clowns the same way as the first, just changing up facial features to make them different. This is...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Cheshire cat in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. Start out by drawing the large eyes, then drawing in the nose and face around the cat. Add in the many teeth, then draw on the ears of the cat. Shade in the eyes and make the pupils diamond shapes for a more realistic cat look. After this, shade in areas and make it look as though there is hair on the cat. After this, shade in the nose and add hair around the outside of the cat. To make this look more...

In this video, we learn how to draw a full body Donald Duck. First, start by drawing circles for the eyes and body. The body circle should be larger and more round than the head. After this, start drawing lines to connect these two circles and make the neck and body with a t-shirt on. After this, draw the tail on him and then start to draw the beak. Next, add in legs to the body and then add in the eyes. Use a darker pencil to outline the body, then make lines for the hair on the head and on...

In this video, we learn how to make an Escher-esque tessellation. Start with construction paper, then make an equilateral triangle onto it. Next, make a shape on one end of the triangle, making any shape you would like. Now cut your shape out, then trace it onto another piece of construction paper. After this, rotate the shape over on the second piece of paper, then trace it out again. The lines should match up equally. You will then have one side left, which you will use to make any shape you...

In this tutorial, we learn how to throw an upside down double walled pottery vase. Start off by using water every few seconds to craft your vase. Use your fingers to press down in the middle, to make the round shape and have the vase rise up into the air. Make this into a bowl shape, which will be into the air. Next, shape the middle using your hands into a triangle shape. Raise the side bowl around it, and keep using water to increase the size of the bowl. Collar the bowl in, then start to...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Bowser Jr. from Mario Brothers. Start off by drawing the nose, which has two large humps going to the chin. Next, draw his mouth, dimples, teeth, and nose holes. Next, draw in the eyes and eyebrows, filling in the pupils with small white circles in the middle. Make sure the eyebrows are pointed upwards, so it looks like he's glaring. Now connect the top of the head, followed by drawing the hair onto the top of the head. Next, draw on the arms and front of...

In this video, we learn how to draw Bruce Lee. Start off by drawing the head, using lines to keep where the eyes, mouth, hair, and nose go. Next, draw in the hair and the outline of the face. Then, draw in the arm making a karate move, and the body, showing the muscular definition. After this, draw the rest of the body, making pants on the bottom of the waist. Draw in more lines to make definition on the body and place circles on the chest for the nipples. To finish this, color the skin in and...

In order to make a homemade tie dyed T-shirt, you will need the following: a 100% cotton T-shirt, large freezer bags, trash bags, and Tulip fashion dye. You will need a clean working area. Make sure that you are wearing clothes that you won't mind staining. Cover a surface with trash bags. Wet the T-shirt in running water. Put on your gloves. Place a rubber band in the center of a T-shirt. Hold the rubber banded area. Twist it. Next, squeeze the dye onto the T-shirt in a pattern and...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Umbreon from PokŽmon. Start off by drawing the head and using crossing lines as the reference points for the eyes. After this, draw the neck and body underneath the head. Next, draw the feet, rear legs, and tail as well. Use your pencil to add lines on the sides to make the fur look real. Next, start drawing in details to the character, including; ears, paws, and eyes. Also, draw the nose and mouth to the character. After this, start to shade different...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a simple cartoon dinosaur. Start by drawing a rectangle and give it eyes on the upper right hand corner, then nostrils. Start drawing a body that has a jelly bean shape. Now, create small arms on the side of the body, that are smaller than the rest of the body. These arms should have a cylinder kind of shape to them. Now, draw some legs onto the bottom, using large cylinder shapes and little pointy toes. There should be adequate space in between each of...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cartoon critter. Start out by drawing a little fat body with two arms and two legs. Next, draw on two large bunny ears on the head and create eyes that are giving a mean look. After this, create the mouth to be open with sharp teeth inside. Next, use a dark paint brush to outline the image and draw a gun in the bunny's hand. Draw details onto the critter by making hair and a belly button. After this, paint in any colors you would like, then save and...

In this video, we learn how to draw a funny cartoon dog with Brent Harper. First, draw two large eyes that are touching each other. Next, draw the pupils on the inside of the eyes. Next, draw a very large nose underneath the eyes, with a black dot on top of it. Next, draw two ears next to the eyes, then connect the head around the ears. After this, draw out the body of the dog, making it short and fat. Draw in lines to the feet and paws to add detail, then make a tongue hanging out of the...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a smiling graffiti style face. First, start off by drawing the nose, eyes, and eyebrows. Then, draw the large open mouth and hair at the top of the head. Make sure to add in ears and large teeth when you draw the character. Then, shade around the individual teeth so it looks like gums. Then, fill in the eyebrows and hair individually. After this, make two lines underneath the nose so it looks more realistic, then sign your name next to your graffiti face....

In this video, we learn how to draw a rose with a pencil. Start off by drawing the petals to the rose on the outside, then use your pencil to draw in the petals darker than they already appear. The first drawn petals were just for an outline. After this, draw leaves on the outside of the petals with lines in them to make it look more realistic. When you draw the petals in the middle, make sure they get smaller and the ones on the outside are larger. Next, draw a stem to the flower with leaves...

Materials: Scrap fabric, elastic thread, cardboard, scissors, cellophane tape, and other bits and bobs ie feathers, buttons Draw around a cellophane tape three times. Cut out the three circles. For the rim: Take a circle. Place a notch on top of the circe. Place the circle at the start of the cardboard strip. Roll it as straight as you can. When the notch gets back to the bottom, that's how long the strip needs to be. Decide how tall you want the hat. Make it an inch. Take the strip and...

Printers are getting pretty high tech these days. Print a building, print some organs... and now, print your own cement sculptures.

In this video, we learn how to draw a polar bear. Start off by drawing a round circle for the stomach, then draw the head next to the stomach. This should make it look like the polar barn is crouching low to the ground. Next, draw on the four legs to make it look like the bear is walking. After this, draw in darker lines to outline the bear further and then draw in a baby polar bear next to the mother. To add a special touch, draw in snow and ice around the bears. When finished, sign your name...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a gorilla. Depending on what type of gorilla you want to draw, there are various ways to change the look easily. To start, draw a bean shape that will be the body. Next, draw a smaller bean shape for the head on the side of the other shape. Now, draw the middle of the face, making eyes in the middle underneath the brow bone. Now, make the nose and mouth of the gorilla. After this, continue back down on the rest of the body and draw arms and legs for the...

In this video, we learn how to draw a spiky and mischievous graffiti character. Start off by drawing the face and head, giving spikes for the hair. Make an angry face on the character, then draw him holding a spray paint can out in front of him. Draw the rest of the body, then make another spray paint can in the other hand. Next, draw the legs with baggy pants on them, and a loose t-shirt. After this, add a small pointy goatee to the chin and shade in darker areas on the shirt and face. Finish...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a graffiti style hip hop cartoon character. First, make a circle, then draw long triangles for eyes and a mouth plus a rectangular shaped body with very large feet. Then, draw in the arms with large hands and draw a hat on the top of the head. Then, fill in the color for eyebrows and fill in the pupils. After this, outline the character with a darker pencil or a black marker and fill in details for the outfit, like pants and a long sleeved shirt. To...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cartoon park ranger with Bob Ostrom. Start off by drawing two eyes touching each other, and a nose coming off of the second eye. Next, draw a large mouth for the smile, and now draw the head around the character. Draw ears on, then give her a park ranger hat and long hair. Next, draw a neck coming down from the head, then draw the chest and arms. Draw a park ranger shirt onto her and a badge as well. Keep drawing down until you make the legs and shoes....

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a castle on a sunny day. Start off by drawing the base of the castle, so you know where it will stand. Then, draw in the pillars and the top of the castle going up. After this, draw the body of the castle where the main entrance is. Now, start adding more details to the building, adding in the windows and doors, as well as the points on the top and stairways. Then, color the entire castle gray and add in bricks. Shade the doors, windows, and other areas on...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw abstract watermelons. First, draw a circle, followed by wavy lines coming out of it just like the sun. Next, draw half watermelon shapes all over the picture you just draw. Now, fill in the picture with yellow circles on the inside of the circle shape. Use a dark yellow/orange for the second half of the circle to the bottom. After this, use the orange to fill in half the wavy lines and then use red to fill in the other half and make large half watermelon...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a behatted cartoon skull. Start out by drawing hollowed out eyes , then draw a hollowed out nose underneath. After this, draw a wide open mouth with a goatee on the chin and teeth smiling in the mouth. Next, draw a hat on the top of the head, making a bow on the side of it. Next, draw cracks in the skull and add shading to the inside of the hat and on the entire skull. Draw lines around the mouth and head to show where cracks in the bone are, and when...

In this video, we learn how to draw a Final Fantasy character. Start out by drawing a rough outline of the entire body, starting with the head then doing the rest of the body and ending with the hands and arms. After this, draw over the initial markings with a black paint brush. Draw in eyes and hair, then start to draw in the details of the body armor and clothing. Make sure to draw on pants and make a sword that the character is holding. After this, fill in the painting with different colors,...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Blair from Soul Eater. Start off by drawing the head, hat, and body with a light pencil. Next, draw an arm going down from the body. These will be basic construction lines that you will draw over with a thicker pen later on. Start to establish the eyes and eyebrows, as well as the nose, mouth, and chin. Add details into the picture, then start going over your lines with a darker pen or pencil. Start to add in details that you feel make the character look...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Chowder. Start off by drawing the ears, then start drawing in the head underneath. Make sure the face is wide, then draw in large eyes, a nose, and a large smile. Make sure to add the tongue inside the mouth. After this, draw the arms, making sure to add in layers of fat to the upper body. Then, draw in the stomach and the legs to this character. Draw in shorts, then add on a t-shirt as well. Finish this off by adding in a tail, and any more details you...

In this video, we learn how to draw a Halloween witch. There are a ton of different styles of witches you can draw, you just have to choose that one that you like best! No matter which one you choose, you will first start out by drawing the outline of the witch, using a light pencil marking. Draw the head and body, followed by the witch with the broomstick. After this, start to add in more details, such as the face and clothing. Make sure to draw in the hat and add in lines on the clothing to...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cartoon ladybug. Start out by drawing a circle, then draw a line down the middle. Next, draw and color in some dots all over the circle. After this, make a head by making a half of a circle over the straight line. Now, add antennas to the head and color in the head. You can also add in legs to the ladybug if you prefer, or keep them off. When you are done with this, you will have a cute ladybug in just a few minutes. This is a very easy picture for kids...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw an interior perspective of a room. First, draw a horizontal line, then start to draw squares around it, then add in the back doors and the shelves, counters, windows, and more. Add in details using vortex lines as your focal point. You can use this technique to draw several different perspectives of different rooms. You can draw kitchens, mudrooms, living rooms, bedrooms, and more. You can also add in the little details, including couches, artwork, things...

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw cartoon faces with Eric Merced. First, start off by drawing a round circle, but keep the pencil light and make a bunch of marks. Then, draw a line over the face to mark where the eyes will be, then draw in the hair and ear. Darken your pencil when you draw the things that will stay, such as the eyes, nose, hair, and eyes. Draw a couple lines for the neck, then shade in. For a different face, draw a line as the center of the face, followed by three other...