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How to Draw a McLaren Artura - Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial
In this week's tutorial, I'm going to show you how to draw a McLaren. A 2022 McLaren Artura in Papaya Spark to be more precise. And as it is a McLaren, I had to draw it with the doors up. Let's get started!
How to Draw a Ferrari F50 - Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial
In this tutorial, I'm going to show you how you can pretty easily draw your own realistic Ferrari F50. The idea to make this tutorial came from a video I saw a while back from Shmee150. I never really liked the F50 before, but watching this video made me really want to draw one. And of course, I had to draw it in Shmee's dream spec. I hope you like it!
How to Draw a Lamborghini Huracán Evo - Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial
In today's car drawing tutorial, I'm going to show you how to draw a Lamborghini Huracán Evo in my dream spec: Blu Cepheus Pearl with red calipers. I've broken the drawing process up into 14 easy-to-follow steps so you can follow along and create your own Lamborghini Huracán Evo drawing.
Draw Your Own Realistic Porsche 992 Targa 4S
In this car drawing tutorial, I'm going to show you how to draw a Porsche (a 992 Targa 4S in this case). I've broken the whole drawing up into simple and easy-to-follow steps so you can follow along and create your own realistic Porsche drawing. Let's dive right in!
Realistic Step-by-Step Ferrari F12 TDF Drawing Tutorial
In this tutorial, I'm going to show you how to draw a Ferrari, namely the Ferrari F12 TDF in this beautiful fiery red called Rosso Monza. It's actually not as difficult as it looks. Just follow along with the steps. Let's get started!
How to Draw an Easy AND Realistic Car | Step-by-Step Tutorial
In this tutorial, I'm going to explain and show you in detail how to draw a car that is simple and realistic so you can hopefully draw realistic cars yourself. The car we're going to draw in this tutorial is this beautiful Polestar 1. So if you'd like to know how to draw cars, follow along with me!
How to Draw an Audi RS7 - Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial
In this car drawing tutorial, I'm going to show you how to draw an Audi RS7 (2020) in red. I've broken this drawing up into simple and easy-to-follow steps so you can (hopefully) draw this Audi RS7 as well as I did.
10 Common Mistakes When Drawing Cars
When drawing cars there are so many mistakes you can make that reduce how realistic your car drawings will turn out. In this article, we'll cover the 10 biggest car drawing mistakes and I also teach you how to avoid making these mistakes so you can make better car drawings.
Which One Is Better? - Oil Paint vs. Acrylic Paint
The choice between oil paint and acrylic paint depends on your style, the desired visual effects, and practical considerations such as drying time and cost. Oil paint is typically better for techniques that require a longer drying time, such as glazing and blending, due to its slow-drying nature. It's also ideal for creating depth and luminosity in subjects like portraits and landscapes. On the other hand, acrylic paint is better for techniques that benefit from quick drying times, such as layering and impasto. It's also great for subjects that require bold colors and sharp details, like abstract art and pop art. Acrylics are also more suitable for outdoor painting due to their durability and resistance to weather conditions. Let's dive into the details of what makes each of these types of paint suitable for different styles, techniques, and other considerations.
Top 11 Best Oil Paint in 2024
Here's a list of the best oil paints for you, no matter if you're an experienced artist or a beginner. I've looked at what other artists like and what I like and included the best options in this list of 11 best oil paint brands.
How to Draw Hands - 2 Easy Techniques
If you've ever tried to draw hands you'll know that it's not the easiest thing in the world. But luckily there are a few techniques that make drawing a hand a lot easier. In this article, I'll show you 2 techniques to draw hands more accurately and with ease.
How to Draw a Rose - Simple and Realistic
In this article, I'll show you how to draw a rose that's easy to draw and realistic. Let's get started! For this tutorial, we're going to draw the rose from the photo below. To draw it I used a graphite pencil for the sketch and a few alcohol markers to color it in. I used Winsor & Newton Promarkers in the following colors: Salmon Pink (R547), Lipstick Pink (R576), Red (R666), Burgundy (R424), Saddle Brown (O345), Pear Green (Y635), Pesto (Y923), Cool Grey 5 (CG5), and Black (XB). I also used a white and a black Derwent Coloursoft colored pencil to add some highlights and details at the end. And used Canson Illustration Manga paper to draw on which works really well for alcohol markers.
12 Mediums for Acrylic Paint You Should Try
Incorporating acrylic mediums in your painting process can open up a whole new level of possibilities when it comes to painting with acrylic paint. Some mediums allow you to add textures, while other mediums make it possible to make seamless color transitions. Here's a list of all acrylic mediums and what you can use them for. I'm sure you'll find one (or multiple) that you would like to give a try!
17 Drawing Tips to Get Better at Drawing
Getting better at drawing might sound complicated and you might be unsure where to get started. If so, then I made this article especially for you. Here are 17 actionable tips you can incorporate into your drawing process to get better at drawings.
How to Draw Carbon Fiber | 3 Ways to Draw It
Drawing carbon fiber might seem like a daunting task. So many lines you need to draw, parallel to each other, and following the curvature of the body of the car. However, from drawing cars for over half a decade I learned that drawing carbon fiber isn't as difficult as it seems. I've discovered some techniques that make drawing carbon fiber significantly easier and less frustrating. In this article, I'll show you all the different ways you can draw carbon fiber and I'll explain how you can use them in your drawings.
How to Use Linear Perspective in Drawing
I first learned about linear perspective when I was 8 or so. My parents had bought me a book about M.C. Escher and in there the concept of perspective was described. I found it really fascinating, and I still do. Linear perspective has been really useful ever since, for example when I was studying Industrial Design it made sketching products and many other things a lot easier. Today I want to share this knowledge with you and teach you how you can use it too to make amazing and proportionally correct drawings.
8 Sketching Techniques for Accurate Proportions
Drawing accurate proportions is one of the most difficult things when it comes to creating realistic art, especially when you're just starting out. When I started drawing cars the proportions were way off, so I started to look for sketching methods and tools that would make it easier to get them right. Here are all the sketching techniques to achieve accurate proportions that I learned since then from watching 100s of YouTube videos, from art class, from studying Industrial Design for a while, and from research.
How to Draw Reflections on Cars
When I first started out drawing cars I didn't know cars had reflections, but all that changed when I first started using a reference photo for a drawing. Suddenly I became aware of all those beautiful reflections cars have. Now, every time I draw a car, I carefully pick a reference photo specifically for the reflections I want the car I'm drawing to have. It's become one of the most important parts of my drawings. In this guide, I'm going to show you how cars reflect light, how you can draw car reflections, what I look for when drawing car reflections, and how I draw them.
5 Reasons Why Drawing Cars Is Difficult
Drawing cars can definitely be considered hard. Cars are a difficult subject to draw due to their complex and intricate design, but also because they have less margin for error when drawing them than more organic things like trees. And if you're new to drawing, cars will be more challenging than other subjects.
Alcohol Markers vs. Colored Pencils | Which One Should You Use?
In the world of art and design, the choice of medium is as crucial as the subject matter. Two popular contenders, alcohol markers and colored pencils, offer distinct experiences and outcomes for artists. Alcohol markers are celebrated for their vibrant colors and seamless blending, while colored pencils are lauded for their precision and subtle gradations. Whether you're a budding artist deciding on your first set of tools or a seasoned professional exploring new avenues, this guide will help you understand the strengths and limitations of alcohol markers and colored pencils, guiding you towards making an informed choice for your artistic endeavors.