how to draw a sphere or ball with shading graphite pencils step by step drawing tutorial

Today I will show you how to turn a circle into a 3-dimensional sphere, ball, or orb. In order to turn a circle into a sphere, you will need to use specific shading techniques to accomplish this. In this tutorial, I use graphite pencils, H, 2B, 3B, and 4B. This lesson will help you learn how to shade a beautiful sphere.

Learn How to Draw Pyramids : Guide to Drawing Pyramids from Different Angles for Beginners

Here is a huge guide to drawing pyramids from all different angles and viewing points. I also show you how to draw a perfect pyramid, using a cube. There is also a pyramid drawn from above (aerial view) that will help you as well. I will show you what these pyramids look like with different shadows, as well as how to draw a pentagonal pyramid, with many sides.

Today I'll show you how to draw a diamond shape. It looks more complicated to draw than it actually is. I will guide you, step by step, to drawing diamonds.

Today I'll show you the easy way to draw cubes and boxes. It is really simple to do and one of my first cool doodles I learned how to draw as a kid. I also show you simple light source shading.

How to Draw Spiral Going Down Optical Illusion Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial for Beginners

Today I'll show you how to draw a spiral optical illusion that should look like the spiral is going down into the ground. This is a fun doodling / cool drawing trick for you to learn how to draw. Follow the easy-to-follow, step by step drawing instructions below.

How to Draw an Impossible Triangle (Penrose Triangle) That Looks Woven in a Celtic Style Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial for Beginners

Today I'll show you how to draw a really cool looking impossible triangle shape. This specific impossible triangle called a Penrose triangle (or Penrose Tribar) Looks like a triangle mixed with a Celtic knot. Really cool.We will guide you through the process of drawing this Penrose Tribar with simple to follow steps and instructions.

How to Draw Cool Stuff : Draw a Hole in Grid Paper with Cubes Floating Off and Cartoon Boy Falling Through Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial for Kids

Today I'll show you how to draw this cool optical illusion that looks like a boy is falling through grid paper out into space. This is a fun doodle to learn how to draw. It isn't too hard to draw, which is one of the things that makes it fun to draw. Learn how to draw this cartoon boy falling through this 3-dimensional grid paper with blocks / cubes flying out into space along with the cartoon boy. Have fun and happy drawing!

How to Draw Cool Optical Illusion Drawing Trick with Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial

Today I'll show you how to draw a cool optical illusion that will melt your eyes as you are drawing it. Once you add the black and the gray, the picture will make more sense. We will guide you through the steps of drawing this cool optical illusion with the following cool drawing trick. Have fun and Happy Drawing!

How to Draw 3 Prongs Optical Illusion Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial / Trick for Kids

Today I will show you how to draw the famous 3 prongs / cylinders optical illusion. This is one of the easiest tutorials we have on the site...it only is 7 steps long and it is made up completely of simple lines and shapes. Have fun learning how to draw this optical illusion.

How to Draw an Impossible Oval / Mobius Strip / Möbius Strips in Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial for Kids

Today I will show you a drawing trick for drawing impossible ovals (Möbius Strips). They are very easy to draw, if you know how to. You just start off by drawing a rectangle and then draw a grid out of it. Then you can easily see where to draw your ovals and curved lines. Find out the easy to follow, simple steps below. Happy Drawing!

How to Draw an Impossible Heart - Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial for Beginners

Learn how to draw a mind-blowing Impossible Heart shape with the following simple step by step instructions. Drawing this heart isn't as hard as it looks...we will show you how with the following easy steps. Have fun!

How to Draw Heart with Wings from Lowercase Letter r Shapes - Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial

Today I will show you how to draw a cartoon heart with wings (as if it is flying) from two lowercase letter "r" shapes. It is a cool drawing trick to show off to all of your friends and family members. It is easy to learn how to do and fun to draw. I have broken down this tutorial into a dozen steps so it is simple to learn how to draw. This is a great lesson for Valentine's Day!

drawing with cubes

Here is a basic guide to using geometric shapes, such as the cube, cylinder, sphere, pyramid, and cone to draw things you see in every day life.

Learn How to Draw a Heart with a Rose - Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial

Today I will show you how to draw a rose piercing the skin of a heart...great for making for the love of your life on Valentine's Day or as a special gift. I will show you how to draw the rose and heart in simple-to-follow steps below.

how to draw a flaming heart

Today I will show you how to draw a heart that is on fire. This is a perfect drawing tutorial for you if you want a drawing to give your boyfriend or girlfriend on Valentine's day or if you want to draw a fake tattoo...or many other reason.

how to draw a winged heart - heart with wings

Today I will show you how to draw a heart with wings...perfect to draw for someone that you love on Valentine's Day, but I like to draw it when I am bored and doodling. Either way, I think you will enjoy learning how to draw it.

Today I will show you how to draw something really cool. I will show you how to draw an impossible triangle..the perspective on this is all wrong and it boggles the eyes. When you draw this for your friends, they will think it is amazing!

Learn ow to Draw an Impossible Square or Rectangle : Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial

This is one of the coolest things you can learn how to draw. Drawing an impossible square or rectangle will impress your family and friends. The geometrical shape doesn't make sense to the eyes. We will show you step by step, how to draw this impossible rectangle. Have fun!

How to draw boxes and cubes

Learn how to draw boxes and cubes with these simple step by step instructions. You might think they look hard to draw, but they are quite simple to make once you know the steps. Also learn how to shade these boxes as well.

Learn how to draw the star of david or the jewish star

Learn how to draw the Star of David, which is also known as the Jewish Star. Since Hanukkah is this week, I figured I would teach you how to draw this fancy Star of David. This looks like the triangles are interlocking in a fancy 3-dimensional way. Follow these easy steps to learn how to draw it too.

Circles in Perspective

Today the lesson will be about drawing circles in perspective. When you are freehand drawing, you just look at the object and draw the items as you see them. However, if you want to make the drawing perfect, you will need to know some perspective drawing techniques. We have tutorials on drawing in one point and two point perspective, but now we are going to give you a tutorial drawing circles in the correct perspective.

How to Use the Direction of Your Pencil Strokes for Better Drawings

Find out how to use your pencil effectively when representing your 3-dimensional object on a 2-dimensional piece of paper. The direction of your pencil strokes matter, in this article you will find out which direction to draw your pencil strokes in order to create the illusion of 3-dimensional objects.

How to draw Cylinders and Drawing Shaded Cylindrical Objects with Cast Shadows with easy step by step drawing tutorial

Today we will show you how to draw cylinders in all different positions, such as standing up, laying on its side, and other placements. We will also show you how to shade cylindrical objects and how to draw perfect cast shadows. I hope that you learn a lot from this drawing tutorial.

How to draw the Star from Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. with easy step by step drawing tutorial

Today we will show you how to draw the Star from Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. Learn how to draw the Star with the following simple step to step tutorial.

How to draw 6-sided Nautical Stars with easy step by step drawing tutorial

Today we will show you a very simple way to make a 3-dimensional Star of David or 6-pointed star. This type of star is also called a nautical star. Follow the upcoming step-by-step directions and you will be able to draw it easily in the future.

Valentine's Day is coming up soon, on February 14th. Do you want to learn how to draw the perfect Valentine's Day heart? Below you will find easy step by step instructions for drawing perfect hearts. These instructions are perfect for children of all ages and even preschoolers.

If you don't know how to draw stars yet then this step-by-step tutorial will help you figure out how to draw five point stars by using a circle and arrows to build up the shape. This is an easy cartooning tutorial that helps younger kids, toddlers, and preschoolers learn how to draw stars.

Do you want to learn how to draw a cube or how to draw boxes? I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw boxes & cubes by using simple shapes to build up their form.