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How To: Draw Cheshire cat in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland
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 rea...
How To: Draw a full body Donald Duck
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 ...
How To: Draw Ironman
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Ironman. Start off by drawing the feet to Ironman, making sure to pay close attention to the detail that is on the outside suit. Make sure to include bolts and screws to make the picture more lifelike. Use shading on the outside of the sides to make it darker and more realistic. Continue working your way up on Ironman until you reach the torso and the rest of the upper body. Then, draw the head onto the top followed by the large mechanical arm and the he...
How To: Make an Escher-esque tessellation
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 yo...
How To: Throw an upside down double walled pottery vase
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 m...
HowTo: Print Cement
Printers are getting pretty high tech these days. Print a building, print some organs... and now, print your own cement sculptures.
How To: Take spooky glowing night snapshots with your camera
Make sure your camera is set to the Manual Mode. Then, adjust your camera to your desired shutter and aperture settings. Make sure the pop-out flash button in your camera works. Prepare night lights such as sparklers, glow sticks, and flash lights as props.
How To: Do an easy drawing of Bowser Jr. from Mario Brothers
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 o...
How To: Draw Bruce Lee
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 an...
How To: Draw Superman from DC Comics
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw superman from DC comics. Start off by drawing the head and adding in the hair on top. Give the character a strong jaw line and eyes that look serious and focused. Continue drawing down, outlining the lips and nose, then making broad shoulders. Draw a cape over the shoulders and continue down making a line where the neck and breast plane connect. Draw the "s" sign on the costume, then continue by drawing the Superman logo behind the character. Now, star t...
How To: Make a homemade tie dye shirt
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.
How To: Draw Umbreon from Pokemon
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 p...
How To: Draw the Twitter bird using only circles
In this video, we learn how to draw the Twitter bird with circles. First, draw a blue circle and place two large white circles inside of it on both sides. next, make two small gray circles inside to make the pupils of the eyes. After this, use the circle brush to make a beak and feet. Next, fill in gray on the eyes and orange on the beak and feet. Make sure the eyes are positioned close together and then shade the different parts of the bird. Add in different colors, then when finished make s...
How To: Draw a simple cartoon dinosaur
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 ...
How To: Draw a cartoon critter
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 pr...
How To: Draw a graffiti alphabet for beginners
In this tutorial we learn how to draw a graffiti alphabet for beginners. To draw the graffiti letters, you will first need to have a visual to look at while you are drawing them. Each of the different letters have a different look to them. They may be hard to read at first, but they each have a unique look. You will make the letters bubble letters, but have an edge to the bottom and top of each of them. To practice this further, you can trace along different letters to get a feel for how the ...
How To: Draw a funny cartoon dog
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 mou...
How To: Draw a smiling graffiti style face
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...
How To: Stretch a perfect canvas
In this tutorial, we learn how to stretch the perfect canvas. First, measure the canvas. After this, center the canvas and make sure there are no wrinkles. Then cut the canvas and staple it to the frame. This will take several minutes, and you will work your way from the inside to the outer corners. After you are finished stapling hide the folds on all of the corners with the stapler gun. When you are finished with this step, you will be done and ready to paint on your new canvas! These steps...
How To: Draw a rose with a pencil
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...
How To: Make a pillar box hat with Threadbanger
Materials: Scrap fabric, elastic thread, cardboard, scissors, cellophane tape, and other bits and bobs ie feathers, buttons
How To: Draw 4 different types of manga eyes
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw four types of manga eyes. The first style if for a female and they are cute eyes. Start with a half circle curved downwards, then draw a small line underneath the eye. Draw a small line above the eyes and then use a thin pencil lines to make the pupils. Make the pupils large and add a slight light in them to make them appear larger, then add on eyelashes. For serious female eyes, draw smaller eyes that have a v-shape to the edge of them, with serious eye...
How To: Draw a cartoon puppy
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cartoon puppy First, draw the oval head, followed by triangles for ears. next, draw the body underneath with four legs coming out of the bottom like the dog is sitting down. Add on a squiggly line for the tail next to the leg. Now, color the ears and back legs light brown, then add eyes, a nose, and a mouth onto the face. Draw a circle around the nose and mouth, then color in with lighter brown/tan color. Now, color the rest of the dog a darker shade o...
How To: Draw a gorilla
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 ...
How To: Draw a spikey, mischevious graffiti character
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. Finis...
How To: Draw female heads with Otis College of Art & Design
Kathryn Hagen teaches us how to draw female heads in this tutorial. Start with an oval and dissect it horizontally and vertically. Draw in the hairline, as well as the eyes, nose, and mouth. You can measure out where everything should go by using the lines as a reference point. Add details into the eye, then continue on to add more details to the nose, showing the nostrils. Draw more details on the mouth, then define the center of the lip and shape. Draw on the ears, and add a line where the ...
How To: Draw a graffiti style hip hop cartoon character
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 fini...
How To: Draw a cartoon park ranger
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....
How To: Draw Paper Bowser from Mario
In this video, we learn how to draw Paper Bowser from Mario. Start off by drawing the legs and feet. Make sure you draw claws instead of toes and make three large toes with nails. Next, draw the belly of Bowser in the middle of the two legs, with stripes on it. Next, draw upwards and make a curve for the back and draw spikes onto it. Also, draw a tail with a spike on it coming from around the thigh by the foot. Once you are at the top, draw the head and all the facial details in. Make sure to...
How To: Draw a castle on a sunny day
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 ...
How To: Draw abstract watermelons
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...
How To: Draw an adorable cartoon turtle
In this video, we learn how to draw a cartoon turtle. Start by drawing a circle with two large circles inside of it for eyes and a head. Next, draw a long neck for the turtle leading into a small shell. Make the bottom of the shell flat and a small tail sticking out of the back. Next, draw four feet coming from the bottom, then shade the back feet. Draw scales onto the shell, then draw a cute smile onto the turtle. Next, draw toes onto the feet and you will be done with your cute turtle. you ...
How To: Draw a behatted calaca-style cartoon skull
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 fi...
How To: Draw a Final Fantasy character
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 color...
How To: Draw a manga face
In this tutorial we learn how to draw a manga face. Start off by drawing a circle, after that add a cross in the middle as a reference point for where to draw the eyes, mouth, and nose. After you do this, you can start adding in further details to the face to make it look more realistic. Don't forget to add in lines on the face for wrinkles and pupils to the eyes. Ears should be placed on both sides of the head and don't forget to draw in hair as well. Outline the pictures with a darker brush...
How To: Draw Blair from Soul Eater
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...
How To: Draw Chowder
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 ...
How To: Draw Mickey Mouse on a dry-erase board
In this video, we learn how to draw Mickey Mouse on a dry-erase board. Start off by drawing a circle on the left hand side of the board, then draw a half circle with another circle connecting to that on the right hand side of the board. Now, connect another half a circle around the sides, to help shape the face. Next, make an "m" shape on the top of the face going down to the sideburns and fill this in. Color in the ears as well, then make a rounded v-shape at the bottom of the face to make t...
How To: Draw a Halloween witch
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...
How To: Draw a cartoon ladybug
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 kid...