Realistic Drawing Techniques & Drawing Exercises

Discover realistic drawing techniques and drawing exercises to help you create stunning realistic drawings!
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How to Draw Eyes and Eyebrows: Step by Step Drawing Tutorial
In any drawing we look for areas to simplify, and areas to bring attention to with detail. Drawing realistic eyebrows is no exception. Learn how to simplify this seemingly complex subject in this step by step eyebrow drawing tutorial, though you’ll find realistic eye drawing tips as well, since the two are inextricably linked! The eyebrows are an essential component in learning how to draw eyes. Improve the realism of your eyebrow and eye drawings with this tutorial from The Drawing Source.
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Learn to Draw Realistic Eyes by Avoiding these 6 Mistakes!
Learn to draw realistic eyes convincingly by avoiding these 6 most common eye drawing mistakes! The 'windows to the soul' are a compelling subject matter, and can make or break a portrait drawing. Improving your eye drawings can be as simple as learning what NOT to do! This guide from The Drawing Source will help you do just that. While you're reading it, don't miss the link to the step by step eye drawing tutorial as well!
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How to Shade a Realistic Portrait Drawing
Learn how to shade a realistic portrait drawing step by step in this portrait shading tutorial from The Drawing Source! This is Part 2 of the tutorial, where I start adding values, edges and shading to my charcoal portrait drawing. View the entire lesson for the complete steps and various portrait shading techniques and tips.
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Free Online Drawing Course on Realistic Drawing Fundamentals
Did you know that there are stages that every drawing must evolve through in order to look convincingly realistic? Each phase presents unique challenges, and requires a certain ‘mode of seeing’, area of knowledge and set of drawing skills. In the videos of this free online drawing course, I introduce you to these essential phases, guide you through the drawing concepts associated with each stage, and demystify the path to creating a stunning, realistic drawing.
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How to Start a Portrait Drawing: Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to start a portrait drawing in this step by step portrait drawing tutorial! This is Part 1 of the tutorial, in which you'll learn how to draw a block-in: a detailed line drawing of the face that maps out the information you need to complete your drawing. Discover portrait drawing tips and techniques for placing the features of the face accurately, concepts such as negative shapes, and rhythms to help you create a precise yet organic-looking, realistic portrait drawing.
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Learn to Draw Smooth Gradations
Smooth, realistic shading is often one of the most coveted drawing skills. And undertsandably so! Learning to draw smooth gradations is an excellent way to develop your shading skills, and is one of the first shading exercises we practice in the Drawing Decoded Membership. Come learn realistic shading techniques with us!
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10 Reasons Your Drawing Doesn't Look Realistic - And how to fix it!
Drawing not looking as realistic as you would like? Then this free realistic drawing guide is for you! Here are 10 realistic drawing tips to level up your pencil drawings, no matter what kind of drawings you create - graphite drawings, charcoal drawings, you name it!
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5 Ways to Start a Figure Drawing
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How to Draw Lips Step by Step
Learn how to draw lips step by step in this realistic drawing tutorial from The Drawing Source! Add tremendous character, expression and life to your portrait drawings by creating convincingly realistic lips. This lesson is complete with a downloadable reference photo of the lips, as well as an infographic of the tutorial steps.
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The Most Efficient Way to Start a Drawing
Eliminate overwhelm and learn the most efficient way to start a drawing in this video lesson from The Drawing Source! This method of how to start a drawing can be used for drawing a still life, drawing a portrait, drawing a figure, drawing a landscape, and more. In this free drawing course you will also learn about other essential drawing concepts such as drawing values and drawing edges realistically and believably.
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Charcoal Pencil Grades
Charcoal pencils come in a series of grades, or hardness/softness. Learn about grades and why they are important in the full article! | charcoal drawing guide | drawing pencils guide | drawing pencils for beginners | what pencils to use for drawing | drawing pencil | types of drawing pencils | types of pencils for drawing | different types of drawing pencils charcoal drawing pencil | drawing with charcoal pencils | types of graphite pencils | graphite pencil types | types of charcoal pencils
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6 Most Common Eye Drawing Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them!)
What does it take to learn how to draw realistic eyes? In this article I point out what I've noticed to be the 6 most common eye drawing mistakes that detract from the realism and believability of an eye drawing. Go through this list of eye drawing tips and start adding realism to your eye drawing today!
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Simplifying Eyebrows and Eyelashes for Drawing
The key to drawing complex subjects such as eyebrows and eyelashes? Simplification and grouping! Learn how to draw eyebrows in this step by step drawing tutorial! | how to draw eyebrows step by step | how to draw eyebrows step by step art | drawing eyebrows | drawing eyebrows step by step | how to draw eyelashes | how to draw eyelashes step by step | eye drawing tutorials step by step | realistic eye drawing step by step | how to draw eyes | how to draw eyes realistic
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How to Draw Flowers Step by Step
Learn how to draw flowers step by step in this tutorial! | flower drawing tutorials | flower drawing tutorials step by step | draw realistic flowers | draw realistic flowers step by step | draw realistic flowers pencil | how to draw flowers realistic | how to draw realistic flowers step by step | how to draw realistic flowers pencil | draw a flower | draw a flower step by step | how to draw a flower realistic | flower drawing tutorials pencil | realistic flower drawing | drawing a flower
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How to Compare Charcoal Pencil Brands
Learn how to compare charcoal brands, and view the best charcoal pencil brands recommended by The Drawing Source! While I will certainly tell you what charcoal pencils I have been using for years and recommend, in this article I’ll also describe my process for comparing charcoal pencils brands so that you can find your own favorite charcoal pencils! Because while one artist may swear by a certain brand of drawing pencil, you’re guaranteed to find another artist who prefers a different one.
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