Let’s talk about lilies. Let me interrupt you before you start wondering whether this is a botany class. It’s not. If you’ve checked out my other tutorials, you’d know that […]

The monarch stands out among all the butterflies. Its orange-and-black patterned wings are iconic. Scientists even use monarchs to study migration, climate change, and ecosystems. But most importantly, butterflies are

When you sit down to draw an elephant, you’re not just sketching another animal. You’re capturing one of the most remarkable beings on Earth. Did you know elephants can recognize

Cherries have been captivating artists for centuries. They’ve shown up in still life paintings, botanical illustrations, food photography, and even popular culture. Partly because they are simple in shape, partly

As a beginner or hobby artist, there’s nothing that is more mind-boggling than looking at those hyperrealistic Insta drawings and wondering if you can ever achieve that level of success.

It’s a common belief that you can make a wish on a dandelion by choosing one, holding it in your hand, and softly blowing on it to release its feathery

I didn’t expect a baseball bat and ball to be tricky to draw. After all, it’s just a wooden stick and a stitched-up ball, right? But the first time I

Shopping for an artist can be challenging, especially when they’re obsessed with realism. You want to give them something thoughtful and useful, but if you’re not deeply immersed in the

Drawing realistic textures can feel really intimidating. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been sketching for years, it’s one of those things that separates a “nice drawing” from a whoa,

Learn how to draw a simple illusion that’ll make people do a double-take. Have you ever seen a pencil drawing of a hole that looks so real, you almost try