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In this portrait drawing tutorial, we'll sketch a profile (side-on) view of a man without using any help from tracing, grids or a proportional divider.

Although I use charcoal pencils on a colored ground for this sketch, you can easily follow...

Welcome to the final day of the 5-day sketching challenge! Each day consists of a pencil sketching lesson covering a different subject.

For day 5, we'll be sketching a portrait of a farm yard hen.

See below for reference photos, materials and...

Welcome to day 4 of the 5-day sketching challenge! Each day consists of a pencil sketching lesson covering a different subject.

For day 4, we'll be sketching a simple doorway. S

ee below for reference photos, materials and links to other days.

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Welcome to day 3 of the 5-day sketching challenge! Each day consists of a pencil sketching lesson covering a different subject.

For day 3 we'll be sketching a quick and loose study of a leather satchel. See below for reference photos, materials...

Welcome to day 2 of the 5-day sketching challenge!

Each day consists of a pencil sketching lesson covering a different subject. For day 2, we'll be sketching a copper kettle.

See below for reference photos, materials and links to other days.

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Welcome to day 1 of the 5-day sketching challenge!

Each day consists of a pencil sketching lesson covering a different subject. On day 1, we'll be sketching a simple study of some peas in a pod. 

See below for reference photos, materials and...

Here's how to draw a realistic-looking soda can with colored pencils. This is a full colored pencil tutorial designed for you to follow along with, that will take you from a blank piece of paper to finished artwork!

Beginner...

In this series of lessons, I'll show you how to sketch various different places to capture the essence of the place as quickly as possible. The idea is that you can take this approach and use it when sketching outdoors on location.

There are 5...

In this series of lessons, I'll show you how to sketch various different places to capture the essence of the place as quickly as possible. The idea is that you can take this approach and use it when sketching outdoors on location.

There are 5...

In this series of lessons, I'll show you how to sketch various different places to capture the essence of the place as quickly as possible. The idea is that you can take this approach and use it when sketching outdoors on location.

There are 5...

In this series of lessons, I'll show you how to sketch various different places to capture the essence of the place as quickly as possible. The idea is that you can take this approach and use it when sketching outdoors on location.

There are 5...

In this series of lessons, I'll show you how to sketch various different places to capture the essence of the place as quickly as possible. The idea is that you can take this approach and use it when sketching outdoors on location.

There are 5...

Follow along with me as we sketch a ballerina with a couple of charcoal pencils on toned paper.

See beneath the video for a materials list and to download the reference photos.

Materials You'll Need

• Charcoal pencils: I used a...

In this lesson, I'll take you through a method for drawing a portrait from observation. The first goal is to get the face well-proportioned and looking believable. From there it's just a case of small tweaks and lots of practice to get a strong...

In this step-by-step coloured pencils lesson, I'll show you how to draw these Converse sneakers (or trainers if you're from my part of the world!) from a blank piece of paper right through to the finished artwork.

If you don't feel confident...

Learn how to sketch animals in this mini-series of drawing lessons. In this final part, we'll be sketching a lion. 

See beneath the video to download the reference materials for this part. There's also a materials list (but all you need is a...

Learn how to sketch animals in this mini-series of drawing lessons. In this second part, we'll be doing a loose sketch of a horse.

See beneath the video to download reference materials for this part. There's also a materials list (but all you need...

Learn how to sketch animals in this mini-series of drawing lessons. In this first part, we'll focus on proportion before doing more complete sketches in parts 2 and 3. 

See beneath the video to download reference materials for this part....

Join me in this full charcoal pencils tutorial designed with newcomers in mind. This is a full step-by-step lesson so download the reference photos below, check the materials list, and follow along!

See beneath the video for materials and...

Here's how to draw a realistic-looking fried egg and eggshell with coloured pencils. This is a full coloured pencil tutorial designed for you to follow along with, that will take you from blank piece of paper to finished artwork!

See beneath the...

Combining two different mediums into a single drawing is a great way to mix things up, try new styles, and get creative playing about with your art materials. 

In this video, I'll show you six options for combining different...

You've decided to make your next piece of art. And this one is going to be with a coloured medium.

You'd like to make full use of your artistic licence and come up with your own unique mix of colours - rather than being a slave to the...

The enveloping method helps you to draw proportions more accurately and is often used in figure drawing. In this lesson, I take you through a drawing of a simple figure using a white charcoal pencil on a black piece of paper.

However, you can...