Hot Fine Art How-Tos
How To: Draw a manga elf princess
Drawing a manga elf princess is a breeze after viewing this video. The process takes about 10 minutes. Begin with a standard face shape, and add the ears. They should be extended and pointed. Add her eyes, making sure you keep the eyes looking real. Bangs are wispy and fun to pencil in. Details are added, making your princess more personalized. You'll learn how to keep her a little more feminine looking than a male elf. And clothes are added last, covering her in a fancy looking dress. And no...
How To: Draw a track shoe
This video shows you how to draw a track shoe. The instructor begins the video by telling you that he has already started the basics for the drawing. He has already used pencil to make the basic outline of the shoe. He then shows you how to draw the heel, fitting with a marker first. He then moves onto the laces and tip of the shoe. A lot of detail goes into the shadowing of the shoe. The instructor is a professional artist.
How To: Draw Ichigo
If you are inspired by Japanese Manga art then check out this video on how you can draw Ichigo. Ichigo is a fictional character in some Manga comics. He's the main protagonist in the Bleach franchise. Don't worry; you don't have to be a great artist to draw this picture. Step by step instructions are given, ensuring that each line and shape looks correct in the end. You can amaze your friends by drawing this unique character and even teach them how to draw it.
How To: Shoot a sunset photograph
This video is about shooting a sunset photograph.
How To: Draw a manga boy fighting a beast/animal
This is an instructional video on how to draw a manga boy fighting a beast. First draw the legs of the boy. Then draw his body and then face. Then draw the weapon with his hands on it. Now draw the face of a lion first. Then draw its body and tail. Now remove all the rough lines and touch up the boy' face, legs and body. Draw shadows wherever needed. similarly remove rough lines from the lion figure and give final touching and finishing to it. Now the drawing is ready.
How To: Draw Luigi
Wondering how to draw Luigi? Materials needed:
How To: Sketch a dragon
For all those who have always wanted to sketch a dragon, here is one video which will give you step by step instructions on how to draw one. Dragons are creatures who breathe fire through their noses. The video is a quick watch and learn tutorial and anybody with a desire to possess a dragon sketch can master it in minutes. Use the sketch in comic book illustrations, animate it, or use it as a design on your favorite t-shirt.
How To: Draw a very pretty heart
This is a basic video in order to draw a very pretty heart. The credentials that this creator boasts is that of a computer animator. He already drew a heart in pencil. He starts off by telling us the materials that he needs. The video shows him highlight and underline the pencil heart that he drew earlier and making it bolder. He talks us through making the heart, but does not slowly explain the specific strokes or techniques into making it.
How To: Make inner tube bracelets
In this video hostess Charlotte instructs us, on how to make "Inner Tube" Bracelets, a rock style associated accessory. Employing either Black Plastic, Leather, or even Tape. Creating these alt accessories requires only scissors and a needle and thread of some type of adhesive to attach the clasp or fastener that will allow you to attach it to your wrist. With a few simple Scissor cuts along the material's length to create a design. Charlotte shows us exactly how it is done with helpful tips ...
How To: Draw an elf ear
Michael Weiner (2D Illustrator) explains that before drawing an elf ear, one should have a clean white sheet and a drawing utensil (HB Pencil). Especially a light graded pencil helps to save time. While drawing an elf ear one needs to draw the outer line of the ear i.e. to draw a small base of the ear. In the step, you would need to draw the point which connects the outer line of the ear for example, the outer line of a leaf. In the step, after completing the base of the ear, you would need t...
How To: Drawn a manga/anime boy
Manga is a popular form of comics and print cartoons that dates as far back as the 1945 U.S. occupation of Japan. This video tutorial shows how to draw a basic anime manga boy using a marker. Start with the eyes making sure to include white circles to imply glossy pupils. Next draw a slight nose and mouth within the shape of a face. Add the left ear and include spiky disheveled hair. After including a slight neckline, base the head in a collared shirt.
How To: Draw Pokemon step by step
This video shows you how to easily draw a Pokémon step by step. The first thing you have to do is draw 3 circles for the head, tail and body. You can always start off the ears with little circles, and then add the little pattern on the face, which consists in two circles, one near the other. Then, make the ears (please note that the ears are very sharpen). Then the face legs and belly. The front legs are kind of pointed, while the back legs are roundish. Draw the tail, which looks like an axe...
How To: Make a non-sew tutu
Making a tutu can be hard, but making a non-sew tutu is nothing but easy. Watch this video tutorial to learn the ins and outs of the non-sew tutu for young children. You can change it up all you want once you get the basics down, but for starting off, use the following supplies:
How To: Draw and color levels with art markers
This video explains how to draw a picture of a strip mall. It starts with squares and rectangles, and makes them three dimensional. As the video progresses, there is more and more detail added to the picture including color, using art markers. More detail is added such as windows in the buildings and people in the street. It is completely non verbal, so by taking it frame by frame it is a good tool to learn or improve your art style.
How To: Get a strong foreground with maximum depth of focus
The video is about one to one training with Mike Brown about the maximum dept of focus using a camera.
How To: Draw cartoons in flash
This is Cartoonsmart's introductory lesson on how to draw using vector illustration Flash CS4, CS3 or Flash 8.
How To: Tear rice paper
-Fold paper where you want it cut -Take a wet piece of string and insert it in the fold, pressing it firmly
How To: Draw a landscape scenery
This video is a free drawing lesson on how to draw landscape scenery. • Draw a baseline or a horizontal line in the middle of the paper.
How To: Draw Gastly the Pokémon
Learn how to draw Gastly, the Pokemon. 1. Start by drawing a circle. 2. Add a smiling mouth. 3. Draw half circles for the eyes with little lines for the pupils. 4. Add two little "V"s for teeth/fangs. 5. Add a flame behind him. 6. Add shading.
How To: Draw a flaming skull
In this six-part drawing tutorial hosted by artist Wayne Tully, learn how to draw a firey flaming skull. Start from scratch in part one with the outline of the skull, then move onto the skull's features including the eyes and jaw in part two. Part three takes you through shading under the skull's eyes and around the skull's cheekbones to add dimension. In part four, learn how to strengthen pencil lines & add shading to define the cheekbones. Once the skull is done, part five goes over how to ...
How To: Draw a muscular devil or demon
Learn how to draw a muscular devil or demon in this four-part drawing tutorial. Hosted by artist Wayne Tully, start from scratch in part one, then go into detail with draker pencil lines in part two. In part three, a laborous arm is finished getting the drawing ready for inking which is done in part four. Polish your evil demon & muscle drawing skills with help & inspiration from this series of four videos.
How To: Draw anime fight scenes
Fan of anime? Illustrate a epic anime fight scene with help from this three-part drawing tutorial. Hosted by artist minicustom, learn the ins and outs of drawing a battling anime duo.
How To: Turn a tee shirt into a sleeveless top with Gianny L
Have a tee shirt that has lost all of its spunk? Instead of letting it linger in the closet for the rest of its life, bring it back to life with a makeover. A T-shirt doesn't just have to be a T-shirt! See how to turn a tee shirt into a sleeveless top in this video from GiannyL.
How To: Draw a hand making a "peace sign"
Hands are a tricky thing to draw. Not everybody can get them right. It takes times and practice to draw hands realistically. This particular tutorial will show you how to draw a hand making a "peace sign". Make sure to pause the video after each step and look at the screen every few seconds while you are drawing.
How To: Make scarves from old T-shirts
Making three different scarves out of an old T-shirt is fast and simple. For the first one, lay the t-shirt out flat and cut horizontally from one underarm to the other. Next, cut one layer of the tube. Now cut straight lines every 1/2" inch all the way up to the last inch of fabric. After that, pull on the fringe. For the next scarf, cut under the underarm again. Now, cut off the hem. Fold the tube in half, open end to open end, and cut it down the folded middle. After that, cut one layer of...
How To: Draw stick figure cartoons
Learn the basics of drawing stick figure cartoons with this video tutorial. You need just some drawing paper, a pencil and some imagination for this!
How To: Make your own feathered hair clip
This video shows how to make a hair pin with small items. This sure looks easy to make. You would need:
How To: Use a potato peeler on ceramics
Using a potato peeler on ceramics is fast, simple and gives your piece a unique look. While your pot is still soft, take a potato peeler and "peel" your pot in small sections working around the pot. You don't want to press too light or too firm, it might take some practice. Keep your cuts random to add to the charm.
How To: Draw a cartoon smiley head in Inkscape
This video shows you how to draw a cartoon smiley head in Inkscape: Open a new page.
How To: Make an LED ring light for your Canon G10 & G11 camera
This video shows you how to make a simple, DIY ring light for your point and shoot Canon G10 or G11 camera. By using either cool white or warm white LED lights, you can set your white balance presets to daylight or tungsten. Ring lights are incredibly useful in fashion photography for an even, soft light with a striking eye light.
How To: Draw a cartoon horse head
First, draw a medium sized circle. Then, draw a triangle on top of the circle, with the top of the circle acting as the bottom of the triangle. Next, draw two half circles on the sides of the triangle. After that, draw two small shaded circles inside the medium sized circle. Then, draw two lines above the shaded circles. Next, draw a line at the top of the triangle. After that, make two short lines with triangles on top of them. Then, draw a square touching the underside of the medium sized c...
How To: Draw Captain Caveman
This video explains about how to easily draw cartoon characters. Wizard demonstrates the process. The step-by-step procedure is as follows:
How To: Turn your old t-shirts into throw pillows
Turn your old t-shirts into pillow covers. You will need:
How To: Enhance traditional art methods with digital media
Have you ever heard of tradigital art? Tradigital art incorporates traditional materials with digital media. This is a combination of such techniques as illustration with Decocolor Markers, Prismacolor Markers, pencils, and Photoshop. Watch this tutorial to learn how to enhance traditional art methods with digital media. It illustrates the tradigital process step-by-step. Make sure to pause the video after each step and look at the screen every few seconds while you are drawing.
How To: Draw a cute anime boy's face
A hugely popular drawing style, anime has swept continents, and is now one of the most widely-used styles of art in the world. Learn how to draw anime boys, and make their faces cute!
How To: Draw anime boys
Anime is a widespread art form, that many people use as inspiration for their own art. Learn how to draw anime boys in this video.
How To: Draw an anime boy
Anime is a unique drawing style, whose origins are based in Japan. In this video tutorial, you will be taken through how to draw anime boys.
How To: Turn words into cartoon heads
Henry shows us a simple and fun method for drawing boy and girl cartoon heads. Start by writing the words "boy" and "girl" and use the shapes of the letters to create the faces.
How To: Draw Justin Bieber step-by-step
Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B sensation. Discovered on YouTube by Scooter Braun, who would later become his manager, Bieber was almost immediately flown out to consult with R&B hit maker Usher after being discovered. Beiber then went on to become one of the youngest artists to ever be signed to reputable record label, Island Records. Besides being known as a singer, Beiber has become quite the heartthrob amongst young tweeny bop girls!
How To: Draw the female eye from a side profile
Drawing an eye can be tough. Drawing a female eye can be even tougher, because it needs a delicate touch. Drawing a female eye from a profile view is yet, even harder. But it doesn't have to be. Watch this tutorial to learn how to draw the female eye from a side profile. Make sure to pause the video after each step and look at the screen every few seconds while you are drawing.