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PENCIL COURSES

25 Days to Better Drawings

Learn a new drawing concept and skill every day for 25 days. Each drawing concept taught includes a short drawing exercise (less than one hour) that reinforces the concept taught.

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10.5 Hours25 Lessons24 Ebooks

The Secrets to Drawing

The Secrets to Drawing is a comprehensive learning experience designed to guide absolute beginners and intermediate artists through the core foundations of drawing.

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5 Hours28 Lessons26 Ebooks

Realistic Pencil Drawing

Explore the foundations and techniques for creating wonderful realistic drawings with pencil in this logically-sequenced video course.

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5 Hours29 Lessons5 Ebooks

Portrait Drawing The Smart Way

"Portrait Drawing The Smart Way" is a complete video course on drawing portraits designed for beginner and intermediate artists.

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5 Hours19 Lessons18 Ebooks

Pencil Drawing - The Guide to Graphite

Take your pencil drawings to the next level. Learn how to master the medium of graphite in this comprehensive video course.

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4 Hours19 Lessons18 Ebooks

TECHNIQUES

Realistic Drawing Hack
Realistic Drawing Hack
The big secret to creating realistic drawings.
#1 Secret to drawing
#1 Secret to Drawing
Combine observation and mark-making for drawing success.
3 Step Approach to Drawing Anything
3 Step Approach to Drawing Anything
Step by step approach to drawing any subject with accuracy
Value Study - Drawing Exercise
Value Study - Drawing Exercise
Learn how to evaluate and add values to a drawing.
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All About Drawing Papers
All About Drawing Papers
Everything you ever wanted to know about drawing papers.
You can draw - A how to draw webinar
You CAN Draw - A How to Draw Webinar
You CAN draw. This is how it's done.
Do you need to use blending stumps
Do You Need Blending Stumps?
When to use blending stumps and when to leave them in the drawer.
Blackwing Pencil Review
Blackwing Pencil Review
See what's so special about the 602 pencil and watch it in action.
Gettin' Sketchy - Skull
Gettin' Sketchy - Skull in 30 Minutes
Create a quick sketch of a skull in just 30 minutes.
Introduction to Pencil Drawing - The Guide to Graphite Course
The Guide to Graphite Course - Introduction and Materials
An introduction to "Pencil Drawing - The Guide to Graphite".
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The Guide to Graphite - Graphite grades and sharpening
The Guide to Graphite Course - Graphite Grades and Sharpening
Learn and explore the different grades of graphite pencils.
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How to draw a feather
How to Draw a Feather
Learn how to draw a realistic feather.
Shading Techniques with Pencil
Shading Techniques And Principles
Learn how to create accurate shading in a drawing.
How to draw water droplets
How to Draw Water Droplets
Learn how to draw realistic water droplets.
Realistic Pencil Drawing - Introduction and Materials
Realistic Pencil Drawing - Introduction and Materials
The grades of graphite, multiple surfaces for drawing with pencil and erasers.
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Realistic Pencil Drawing - Value, texture, and a square
Realistic Pencil Drawing - Value, Texture, and a Square
Learn the importance of value and how to create realistic textures in your pencil drawings.
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Draw a Falcon with Pencil
Realistic Pencil Drawing - Grid Drawing - Falcon
Learn how to use the grid technique to create accurate pencil drawings.
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Realistic drawing of a glass of water
Realistic Pencil Drawing - Sighting - Glass of Water
Learn how to use sighting to ensure accuracy in a drawing and use powdered graphite to render an image of a glass of water.
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Realistic drawing of a Porsche
Realistic Pencil Drawing - The Final Challenge
Learn how to create a variety of textures in a pencil drawing that leads to realistic results.
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Drawing Bootcamp
Drawing Bootcamp - Lesson Series
Five one hour lessons and exercises on the basics of drawing.
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How to draw and shade basic forms
How to Turn Shapes into Forms Through Value
Learn how to draw basic forms.
Erasers for pencil drawing
The Guide to Graphite Course - Erasers
Explore the different erasers used for erasing graphite.
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Mark making and blending with graphite pencils
The Guide to Graphite Course - Mark Making and Blending
Learn seven different application techniques for graphite and strategies for blending.
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Shadow and light in a drawing Part 1
The Guide to Graphite Course - Light and Shadow Part 1
Learn how value affects the illusion of light and form on a subject and how contrast can be used to create the illusion of depth.
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Light and shadow in a drawing part 2
The Guide to Graphite Course - Light and Shadow Part 2
A look at light and shadow in a drawing, the importance of value, and the role of contrast.
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Sketching with graphite
The Guide to Graphite Course - Sketching
A look at sketching with graphite. Sketching as a study, for form, and as a preliminary drawing.
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How to draw reflective surfaces with pencil
The Guide to Graphite Course - Texture Study 3
A look at drawing reflective surfaces with graphite pencils (2 lessons).
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Water Soluble Graphite
The Guide to Graphite - Water-Soluble Graphite
Learn how to create value studies and sketches quickly with water-soluble graphite.
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Colored Graphite
The Guide to Graphite - Colored Graphite
Learn how to create a loose and airy sketch with colored graphite in this lesson.
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25 Days to Better Drawings - Materials and Mindset
25 Days to Better Drawings - Materials and Mindset
An introduction to "25 Days to Better Drawings" and a look at the materials that will be used throughout the course.
25 Days to Better Drawings - Drawing with Line
25 Days to Better Drawings - Drawing with Line
Learn the essence of drawing by balancing observation with mark making. Reinforce concepts with four drawing exercises.
25 Days to Better Drawings - Drawing Ellipses
25 Days to Better Drawings - Drawing Ellipses
Learn how loosening up can lead to greater accuracy in your drawings. Tackle the challenging shapes of circles and ellipses in this lesson's drawing exercises.
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25 Days to Better Drawings - Drawing with Basic Shapes
25 Days to Better Drawings - Drawing with Basic Shapes
Learn how to break complex subjects down into easy to draw shapes. Apply this concept to a complex subject with a drawing exercise.
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25 Days to Better Drawings - Cross Contour Lines
25 Days to Better Drawings - Cross Contour Lines
Learn how the concept of cross contour lines can help us to better understand the form of a subject and determine directional stroking when adding shading to a drawing.
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25 Days to Better Drawings - Value
25 Days to Better Drawings - Value
In this module, we're introduced to the element of art, value. Learn its importance to drawing, proper terminology, and blending techniques.
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25 Days to Better Drawings - Shadow and Light
25 Days to Better Drawings - Light and Shadow
In this module, we'll learn how to use value to create the illusion of light and form in a drawing.
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25 Days to Better Drawings - Drawing Basic Forms
25 Days to Better Drawings - Drawing Basic Forms
Learn how to draw basic forms by starting with simple shapes. Create the illusion of form through the use of value and tone.
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25 Days to Better Drawings - Drawing with Basic Forms
25 Days to Better Drawings - Drawing with Basic Forms
Learn how to draw complex subjects by piecing together simple, basic forms.
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25 Days to Better Drawings - Texture Study 1
25 Days to Better Drawings - Light and Shadow
Learn the two key components that lead to the illusion of texture in a drawing. Apply concepts to draw the texture of wood.
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25 Days to Better Drawings - Texture Study #2
25 Days to Better Drawings - Texture Study #2
Learn how to create the illusion of texture in a drawing by combining shapes of value with directional stroking.
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25 Days to Better Drawings - Texture Study #3
25 Days to Better Drawings - Texture Study #3
Learn how to create the illusion of texture found on highly reflective surfaces. Practice concepts learned with a drawing exercise.
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Sighting, Measuring, and Mapping
25 Days to Better Drawings - Sighting, Measuring, and Mapping
Learn how to use sighting, measuring, and mapping to ensure greater accuracy in your drawings.
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How to draw a sphere
How to Draw a Sphere
Learn how to draw a sphere with the proper terminology on shading.
Basic drawing techniques
The Secrets to Drawing - Basic Drawing Techniques
Basic drawing techniques including blending, hatching and cross hatching, rendering, and more.
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How to draw a 3D maze using 2 point perspective
How to Draw a 3D Maze with Perspective
Learn how to draw an imagined 3D maze using two point perspective in this lesson.
How to draw with line
The Secrets to Drawing - Line
Learn how to use line to define objects and create the illusion of form.
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How to draw with shapes
The Secrets to Drawing - Shape
Learn how to group basic shapes together to draw complex subjects.
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Continuous Line Drawing Exercise
Continuous Line Drawing
Creating a continuous line drawing is an easy and effective drawing exercise.
Blind Contour Line
Blind Contour Line Drawing
Blind contour line drawing exercise.
Graphite artists pencils
Graphite Artist Pencils Explained
The different grades of graphite that artists use in thier drawings.
Graphite Drawing Techniques
Graphite Drawing Techniques
Several common graphite drawing techniques.
The stages of artistic development
The Stages to Artistic Development
Learn the stages to artistic development and why they are important to drawing improvement.
How to make a value finder
How to Make a Value Finder
Learn how to create a value finder, a useful tool for drawing.
How to Draw Texture
How to Draw Texture
Learn the secrets to creating convincing textures in your drawings.
How to Draw Gears - Timed Drawing Exercise
How to Draw Gears - Timed Drawing Exercise
Learn how to draw gears with pencil in this 45 minute timed drawing exercise.
How to Sharpen any Pencil
How to Sharpen any Pencil
Learn techniques for sharpening any type of pencil.

PEOPLE

Gettin' Sketchy - Season 9
Gettin' Sketchy - Season 9
Timed drawings based on creative prompts.
Gettin' Sketchy - Season 6
Gettin' Sketchy - Season 6
Learn how to draw and have some fun. Subjects in this season include facial features, animals, a tractor, and an avocado.
Realistic Portrait Drawing with Pencil
Realistic Portrait Drawing with Pencil
Learn how to create a realistic portrait with graphite pencil in this lesson series.
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Portrait Drawing with Graphite
The Guide to Graphite - Portrait Drawing - 2 Lessons
Learn how to draw a soft and nostalgic portrait with graphite pencils.
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How to draw a realistic eye
How to Draw Eyes
Learn how to draw realistic eyes.
Figure Drawing - Timed Drawing Exercise
Figure Drawing - Timed Drawing Exercise
Learn how to draw a ballerina dancer with pencil in this 45 minute timed drawing exercise.
How to Draw a Guitar Player - Timed Drawing Exercise
How to Draw a Guitar Player - Timed Drawing Exercise
Learn how to draw a person playing the guitar with pencil in this 45 minute timed drawing exercise.
How to draw the figure quickly with gesture drawing
Figure Drawing with Gesture
Learn how to draw a figure quickly and with correct proportions.
How to draw a portrait with the grid technique
Portrait Drawing The Smart Way - Grid Drawing - 3 Lessons
Learn how to draw a realistic portrait using the grid technique. Develop the value within the scene with graphite and white charcoal.
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How to draw a portrait with a triangular grid
Portrait Drawing The Smart Way - Triangular Grid Drawing - 3 Lessons
Learn how to draw a realistic portrait using a modified grid. This technique greatly reduces the number of preliminary lines but ensures an accurate drawing.
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How to draw a face with pencil
How to Draw a Face With Pencil
Learn how to draw a face with correct proportions.
How to draw a portrait with graphite - pencil drawing lesson
Graphite Portrait - Lesson Series
An eight part video series on drawing a representational portrait with graphite pencil.
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Facial Proportions - Drawing Lesson
The Secrets to Drawing - Facial Proportions
Learn the placement of the facial features and how this information can be used to draw any portrait.
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Portrait Drawing - The Skull Frontal View
Portrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Skull - Frontal View
A look at drawing the structure of what lies beneath the face and head - the skull (frontal view).
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Drawing the skull-profile view
Portrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Skull - Profile View
A continued look at drawing the skull from a profile view.
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How to Draw Basic Facial Proportions
Portrait Drawing The Smart Way - Basic Facial Proportions
The basic facial proportions and spacial relationships of the features of the head.
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The Planes of the Face - Drawing Lesson
Portrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Planes of the Face
A look at recognizing and drawing the planes of the face and the head.
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The Eye-Frontal View - Drawing Lesson
Portrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Eye - Frontal View
A look at drawing the eye from a frontal view using a step by step approach of observation and application of material.
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How to draw the eye from a profile view
Portrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Eye - Profile View
A look at drawing the eye from a profile view using a step by step approach of observation and application of material.
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How to draw the nose from a frontal view
Portrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Nose - Frontal View
A look at drawing the nose from a frontal view by placing basic shapes and adding shading / value to create the illusion of form and texture.
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How to draw the nose from a profile view
Portrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Nose - Profile View
A look at drawing the nose from a profile view using basic shapes, then developing the value to model the form and create texture.
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How to draw a realistic mouth and teeth
Portrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Mouth and Teeth
A look at drawing the mouth and teeth using a structured approach of observation and application of media.
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How to draw a realistic ear - drawing lesson
Portrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Ear
A look at drawing the ear using a step by step approach of defining specific regions through thoughtful applications of gradations of value.
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Draw Hair with Pencil
Portrait Drawing The Smart Way - Hair
A look at drawing hair using a step by step approach of developing values and textures.
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Basic facial poroportions - Live Lesson Series
Facial Proportions -Lesson Series
Learn basic facial proportions and take a close look at each feature in these recorded live lessons.
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How to draw a mouth and lips
How to Draw a Realistic Mouth
Learn how to draw a realistic mouth with graphite pencil.
How to Draw Realistic Nose and Mouth
The Secrets to Drawing - How to Draw the Nose and the Mouth
Learn how to draw a representational nose and mouth.
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How to draw a hand
How to Draw Hands
Learn how to draw a hand with basic shapes.
How to draw ears
How to Draw Ears
Learn how to draw realistic ears with pencil.
How to draw an ear - course module
The Secrets to Drawing - How to Draw Realistic Ears
Learn how to draw a representational ear.
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How to draw an eye step by step - course module
The Secrets to Drawing - How to Draw an Eye
Learn how to draw a realistic eye following a step by step approach.
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How to Draw a Nose
How to Draw a Nose
A complete guide to drawing noses.
How to draw realistic hair - Lesson Series
Realistic Textures With Graphite Hair
Learn how to draw a realistic strand of hair in this recorded Live Lesson.
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Foreshortening - How to draw the figure in perspective
Foreshortening - How to Draw the Figure in Perspective
Learn how to draw the figure in perspective.
How to draw a portrait step by step
Graphite Portrait - Step by Step
The steps to drawing a portrait with graphite.
How to draw with Graphitint pencils
Graphitint Pencils - Colored Graphite
Learn how to draw with Graphitint pencils in this lesson.
How to Draw Realistic Hair - The Secrets to Drawing Course
The Secrets to Drawing - How to Draw Realistic Hair
Learn how to manipulate value to create the illusion of hair.
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Basic Figure Drawing - The Secrets to Drawing Course
The Secrets to Drawing - Basic Figure Drawing
Learn the basics of figure drawing. A four step approach to creating accurate proportions is explored.
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How to Draw the figure in perspective - The Secrets to Drawing Course
The Secrets to Drawing - Foreshortening
Learn how to draw a figure in perspective with a simple step by step approach.
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How to Draw Feet
How to Draw Feet
Learn how to draw feet in this ultimate guide.
How to draw hair - drawing lesson
How to Draw Hair
Learn how to draw hair in this ultimate guide that demonstrates a four-step process.
How to Draw a Soccer Player
How to Draw a Soccer Player
Draw a soccer player in just 30 minutes.

LANDSCAPE

Gettin' Sketchy - Season 7
Gettin' Sketchy - Season 7
Drawings include animals, landscape, portraiture, still life, vehicles and architecture.
Gettin' Sketchy - Season 5
Gettin' Sketchy - Season 5
Learn how to draw and have some fun. Subjects in this season include landscapes and still life.
Realistic drawing of a tree lesson series
"Tree" - Graphite Drawing - Lesson Series
Learn how to draw a realistic tree with graphite pencils on Stonehenge paper.
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Timed Drawing Exercise - VW Beetle
Timed Drawing Exercise - VW Beetle
Watch and learn how to draw a VW Beetle with pencil in this timed drawing exercise.
Timed Drawing Exercise - Row Boat
Timed Drawing Exercise - Row Boat
Watch and learn how to draw a row boat with pencil in this timed drawing exercise.
Graphite House Portrait Lesson Series
Graphite House Portrait -Lesson Series
A comprehensive lesson series on drawing a house portrait with graphite pencils on charcoal paper.
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How to draw a realistic tree
How to Draw a Realistic Tree
The ultimate guide to drawing trees.
Graphite Architecture Lesson Series
Graphite Architecture -Lesson Series
A detailed look at drawing an architectural landscape with graphite on charcoal paper.
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Colored Graphite Live Lesson
Colored Graphite
Learn how to draw with colored graphite (Graphitint pencils) in this recorded Live Lesson.
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25 Days to Better Drawings - One Point Perspective
25 Days to Better Drawings - One Point Perspective
Learn how to create the illusion of space with one point perspective.
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25 Days to Better Drawings - Two Point Perspective
25 Days to Better Drawings - Two Point Perspective
Learn how to create the illusion of space with two point perspective.
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25 Days to Better Drawings - Three Point Perspective
25 Days to Better Drawings - Three Point Perspective
Learn how to create the illusion of space with three point perspective.
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How to create the illusion of space in a drawing - The Secrets to Drawing Course
The Secrets to Drawing- Space
Learn drawing techniques for creating the illusion of space in a drawing.
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One Point Perspective - The Secrets to Drawing Course
The Secrets to Drawing - One Point Perspective
The basics of drawing with one point perspective, a form of linear perspective.
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Two Point Perspective - The Secrets to Drawing Course
The Secrets to Drawing - Two Point Perspective
The basics of drawing with two point perspective, a form of linear perspective.
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Three Point Perspective - The Secrets to Drawing Course
The Secrets to Drawing - Three Point Perspective
The basics of drawing with three point perspective, a form of linear perspective.
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One point perspective lesson
One Point Perspective
Learn how to create the illusion of space using one point perspective.
Two point perspective lesson
Two Point Perspective
Learn how to create the illusion of space using two point perspective.
How to keep your drawings clean
How to Keep Your Drawings Clean
Learn how to keep your drawings clean from start to finish in this time lapse video of a completed drawing.

ANIMALS

Jellyfish drawing lesson series with powdered graphite
"Jellyfish" - Powdered Graphite and Graphite Pencils - Lesson Series
Use powdered graphite and graphite pencils on white drawing paper to create a drawing of a jellyfish in this 5-part lesson series.
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Rhinoceros with graphite and white charcoal
"Rhino" - Graphite and White Charcoal - Lesson Series
Learn how to draw a realistic Rhinoceros with graphite and white charcoal.
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How to Draw an Elephant with pencil
"Elephant" - Graphite Drawing - Lesson Series
Learn how to draw a realistic elephant in the jungle with graphite pencils.
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Timed Sketching Exercise - Eagle
Timed Sketching Exercise - "Eagle"
Create a quick sketch of an eagle in this 30 minute sketching exercise.
Mixed Media Drawing Lesson - Great White Shark
Mixed Media Drawing Lesson - Great White Shark
Combine a variety of black and white drawing media to create a realistic drawing of a Great White shark.
How to draw with powdered graphite
The Guide to Graphite - Powdered Graphite
Learn how to use powdered graphite to develop an underpainting and create a drawing of a dog.
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How to Draw a Scorpion - Timed Drawing Exercise
How to Draw a Scorpion - Timed Drawing Exercise
Learn how to draw a scorpion with pencil in this timed drawing exercise.
How to Draw an Elephant - Timed Drawing Exercise
How to Draw an Elephant - Timed Drawing Exercise
Draw an elephant with pencil in this timed drawing exercise.
How to draw a horse with pencil
How to Draw A Horse with Pencil
Learn how to draw a horse in motion with graphite pencils in this lesson.
How to draw a realistic bird with graphite and white charcoal
How to Draw A Realistic Bird With Pencil and White Charcoal
Learn how to draw a bird with basic shapes and render the image with pencil and white charcoal.
How to draw animal fur
How to Draw Animal Fur
Learn two different approaches to drawing animal fur texture in this lesson.
The Secrets to Drawing - Drawing From Photos
The Secrets to Drawing - Drawing From Photos
Learn how to draw from photographs to produce accurate results.
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Giraffe - Timed Drawing Exercise
Giraffe - Timed Drawing Exercise
Learn how to draw a giraffe with pencil in this 45 minute timed drawing exercise.
How to Draw a Crab
How to Draw a Crab
Draw a crab in just 30 minutes.
Drawing a Bird in 30 Minutes
Drawing a Bird in 30 Minutes
Draw a bird in just 30 minutes.
Drawing a Frog in 30 Minutes
Drawing a Frog in 30 Minutes
Draw a frog in just 30 minutes.
How to draw a lion with Graphitint Pencils
How to Draw a Lion with Colored Graphite
Graphitint pencils are used to sketch a lion in this tutorial.
How to draw a dog with graphite - Live Lesson series
Dog Sketch with Pencil
Learn to get loose with graphite pencil drawing in this full length demonstration of a drawing of a dog.
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Graphite drawing of a dog - step by step
Graphite Drawing of a Dog
See all of steps of drawing a dog with pencil.

STILL LIFE

How to draw a diamond
How to Draw a Diamond
Draw a realistic diamond with white charcoal and graphite on gray paper.
How to draw a glass of water
How to Draw a Glass of Water
Draw a realistic glass of water with graphite and white charcoal.
Still Life with Graphite and NuPastels - Timed Drawing Exercise
Still Life with Graphite and NuPastels - Timed Drawing Exercise
Watch two artists create extremely different drawings within a 45 minute time period.
Sketch a Rose
30 Minute Drawing Exercise - How to Draw a Rose
Learn how to draw a rose with pencil in this easy, step by step lesson and drawing exercise.
Marbles with Graphite and White Charcoal
Graphite and White Charcoal - Marbles - Lesson Series
Learn how to create the illusion of reflection and transparency with graphite and white charcoal while developing a drawing of five marbles.
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Pencil drawing texture study 2
The Guide to Graphite - Texture Study 2
How to create the illusion of texture in a graphite drawing and the factors that most contribute to success. The second of three subjects is explored in this module.
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Pencil drawing texture study 1
The Guide To Graphite - Texture Study 1
How to create the illusion of texture in a graphite drawing and the factors that most contribute to success. The first of three subjects is explored in this module.
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How to draw a realistic light bulb - Live Lesson series
How to Draw a Realistic Light Bulb - Graphite - Lesson Series
A detailed lesson series on drawing a realistic light bulb with graphite on smooth Bristol paper.
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Baseball Glove and Ball - Timed Drawing Exercise
Baseball Glove and Ball - Timed Drawing Exercise
Draw a baseball glove and ball with pencil in this timed drawing exercise.
Door Knob and Keys - Timed Drawing Exercise
Door Knob and Keys - Timed Drawing Exercise
Draw a challenging composition of a door knob and keys in this drawing exercise.
Unplugged - Timed Drawing Exercise
Unplugged - Timed Drawing Exercise
Draw along as we develop an image of everyday objects in this drawing exercise.
The Secrets to Drawing - Drawing From Life
The Secrets to Drawing - Drawing From Life
How to draw from life and create accurate reproductions of what you are observing.
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How to draw a realistic leaf with graphite pencils
Realistic Textures With Graphite - Lesson Series
A two part video series on creating the illusion of texture in a pencil drawing.
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The Secrets to Drawing Graphite
The Secrets to Drawing - Graphite
Learn the basics of drawing with graphite in its various forms.
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Draw with Water-Soluble Graphite
Water-Soluble Graphite
Learn how to use water-soluble graphite in this full length video demonstration.
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Form - The Secrets to Drawing Course
The Secrets to Drawing - Form
Learn how to use shading and manipulate light to create the illusion of form in a drawing.
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The Secrets to Drawing Value
The Secrets to Drawing - Value
Learn the power of value and how to use it to create the illusion of form and volume.
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Hatching and Cross Hatching with Pencil
Hatching and Cross Hatching with Pencil
Learn how to create smooth gradations of value using hatching and cross hatching.
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A Bit About Graphite

Graphite is the dark gray material that is found in most pencils.  Graphite is most commonly referred to as pencil or lead.  Graphite is a grayish material that is available in a variety of different grades. 

"HB" is most commonly called a #2 pencil and is found in the middle of  the grades.  Softer graphite pencils are named "B" pencils and range from "B" (soft) to "9B" (extremely soft).  "B" pencils generally make darker marks because of the softness of the graphite.  One downside to "B" pencils are that they become dull easily. "H" pencils are made of harder graphite and range from "H" (hard) to "9H" (hardest). 

"H" pencils make lighter marks but keep a sharp point for a longer period of time.  Graphite also comes in large chunks that are not in pencils.  This graphite is used for covering large areas of a surface quickly.

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*NOTE: The quality of the graphite pencil that you use for your drawings does affect the quality of the result. Check out the brands I recommend here.