Follow these step by step directions to create your own swan drawing. Begin by drawing a straight horizontal line on your paper. This will be the surface of the water. 2. Draw an oval, or an egg shape, for the swans body. Make part of the oval touch the line. Remember to draw this oval […]
When choosing drawing paper, there are a couple of things to consider: Weight Check the front cover of the drawing pad for the paper’s weight (measured in pounds). This number refers to the weight of 500 sheets of the paper before it’s cut. Generally, the thicker the paper, the heavier the weight, and the […]
This step by step is an illustration of Aesop’s fable, The Crow and the Pitcher. To download a PDF to use as a reference, click here. Begin with the top of the pitcher. Notice that it is a thin oval. Place the oval on the right side of your paper, about half-way down. 2. […]
Draw this horse step by step! (Take a look at the horse that Sarah, age 7, drew!) This drawing is actually of a foal, which is why its mane is shorter. You can download the reference picture here. To begin, start with the basic shapes you see. This will help you get the proportions right before […]
By John, Age 11 One of the best ways to practice drawing or painting is to use the actual object as a reference instead of a photograph. This is true if you’re using pastels, too. So for this lesson, you’ll be drawing an object from life in pastel. SUPPLIES: • Soft Pastels (these are the chalky […]
At the end of this lesson, you’ll start drawing by creating a “before” picture. Then you’ll put the drawing away and return to it later to create the same picture again – it’s exciting to see how much your artwork improves! In a classroom, this lesson is a great starting point, giving teachers insight into […]
Preparing your drawing surface is one of the first steps to take when working not only with pencil but with any type of media. Clean the Work Area Of course, you’ll need a clean surface to work on. Remove unwanted residues from the desktop. I often work on the kitchen table, so this includes sticky […]