Daniel Cherng draws boxes freehand without an underlying structure. We discuss how knowing perspective helps you draw with confident lines.

Map out a mannequin and practice attaching pipe and diaper folds. This helps you edit the fabric to create consistent movement around the figure.

Let's map out drapery over the figure. I will show you how to design pipe and diaper folds that create rhythm and guide the viewer's eye.

Let's simplify drapery by drawing pipe and diaper folds. I will show you how to use tension points to shape realistic fabric over the human figure.

In this video, I’ll give you an in depth look at what you’ll learn in my Drawing Basics course.

In this demo, we draw box flaps pitching on the X-axis and use ellipses and vertical traces to accurately map open flaps in perspective.

Drawing is a visual language that can be learned just like any other language, and anyone can pick it up with the right guidance and practice.

Apply the three Ps to standing poses to build a solid foundation. Focus on the basic mannequin structure and your overall proportions.

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'll show you how to look past the tiny wrinkles and treat drapery as a storytelling tool. We'll explore the basic folds using a simple mannequin.

In this project, we'll start learning how to sketch using simple loose lines.

Here is my step-by-step demo on how to properly execute the first assignment for level 1 students.

There is an endless number of ways to use lines as an artist, so let's jump in and take a look at the basics.

This warmup is a fun way to help you practice drawing ellipses.

A beginner's guide to sketchbooks and paper! Learn about paper types, texture, weight, archivability, and common pitfalls.

I will show you how to draw the back of the figure using basic shapes. We will build a solid mannequin to make adding clothing much easier.

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.

Master line quality with 6 key habits: avoid common mistakes, find a comfortable speed, follow-through, ghosting, rotate the paper, and use simple strokes.

All the ways I sharpen pencils. Wooded and woodless graphite pencils, 2.0 and 5.6mm mechanical pencils, charcoal pencils, and eraser pencils!