hi! I’m actually really new to this site in general, but I feel safe enough to try and share something. ive been diving more into perfecting faces since I love character expressions, and just wanted to know if I should add something to the practice I haven’t yet (OBS: I did start to do some boxes but I don’t have the pic here TT)

For this project you will build your mannequin understructure and then develop the folds on top, focusing on the 4 fold types covered so far.

Let's dive into your "Organizing Line Weight" submissions! In this critique I'll look through both level 1 and level 2 projects and discuss how to improve line weight issues.

The first project of the Drawing Basics course is to challenge yourself to simplify the shapes, edges, and values of a pear or portrait from observation. I provide you two photo options over in the downloads tab. Being able to simplify is a very useful skill to be able to communicate clearly in your drawings.

See how Peter Han moves the camera around a figure to explore dramatic foreshortening and wide-angle effects.

Hello everyone I have a question is that i to draw in tintin herge style, anime style,flintstone style,ben 10 style and semi-realistic style and since my goal is to draw in that particular style and not to draw in realistic anatomy style then why should I spend time in learning real human anatomy and I am confused in it please shed light on it and end my confusion pleaseeeee!!!!! *Is it necessary to learn real human anatomy to be able to draw in the tintin herge style, anime style, flintstone style,ben10 style and semi-realistic style!!!!!!!

I got a ton of great submissions for the 4 Step Method project! In this critique, I’ll review some of the more common mistakes, which include jaw length, brow line placement, and neck connections.

Join me as I show you my digital grayscale painting process!

How to Draw Gesture ... but what is Gesture?

Let's take a look at your "Simplify to CSI" submissions! I decided to combine both level 1 & 2 students for this critique since I saw very similar mistakes at both levels.

Here’s a project to help you avoid chicken scratch. We’re going to simplify our drawings to C curves, S curves, and straight lines.

Challenge yourself to draw every day for 2 weeks! See if you can get into the routine of drawing daily.

An interview with Stan Prokopenko on creativity

Drawing a perfect cube from memory tests your perspective skills. Spotting true squares on foreshortened planes builds a strong foundation for accurate proportions. This lesson explores how to check your angles and draw through the box.

Now that you know about the tapered stroke and simple CSI lines, it's time to learn how to sketch! Here's your next project.

In this minor assignment, you will be challenged to limit your values so that you can control hierarchy in your compositions.

It’s time to inherit some power from the masters! In this project, we’re continuing to improve your line quality by choosing a master drawing that excites you and studying the artist's use of lines.

Alright, let's move beyond random floating boxes. For this project we’ll practice our 1-point perspective skills by building a room and filling it with boxy objects like furniture and appliances.

It’s time to simplify those snails and boots! I show you how I would do it in these step-by-step demos for the level 1 CSI project. Make sure to check back tomorrow for my level 2 demonstrations!

You'll simplify images into just 2 or 3 values. This will improve your ability to observe and interpret values in your drawings.