Fundamental Drawing Skills

There’s more than one way to draw a cat. Learn three methods for drawing a subject: contour drawing, sketching, and shape drawing. Try them and compare results!

Master the fine art of hatching and cross-hatching shading techniques with this lesson, which includes a cross-hatching exercise using a rose as the subject.

Ever wonder how artists are able to make an image pop off the page? Effective shading plays a big part. Learn pencil shading techniques to add depth and detail!

Unlock the secrets of pointillism with this awesome lesson that demonstrates pointillism shading techniques and explains why it’s effective.

Need a crash course in perspective? This drawing lesson defines perspective and explains how it works, so you can apply it in your own work!