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How to sew beginners; a sewing pattern on fabric

How to sew: beginners

By Michelle Rowley published

Our pro sewist shares her advice in 'how to sew: beginners', a skills guide for all newcomers. Learn the beginner sewing essentials, including darts and gathers.

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images of cube and sphere with light shining on them

A beginner's guide to shading theory

By Charlie Pickard published

Learn the theory for shading simple shapes and more complex references.

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pastel pencils and conte crayons being used to make drawings of natural elements

How to draw with pastels and Conté crayons

By Rebecca de Mendonça published

Capture the essence of natural forms by combining these two mediums.

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image of a squirrel drawn using proportional dividers

How to use proportional dividers

By Jill Tisbury published

Make the most of proportional dividers to create a drawing of a squirrel.

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oil paint palette with colours on it

How to set up an oil paint palette

By Howard Lyon published

How to arrange and mix oils to make oil painting easier.

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finished image of a fox with grey tones, created using Indian ink

How to draw a fox using Indian ink

By Steven Hughes published

Create a simple project in Indian ink with this step-by-step tutorial.

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how to draw feet - two drawings of feed, one finished one not

How to draw feet

By Lancelot Richardson published

Learn how to draw feet with a simple 3D construction.

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3D optical illusion drawing hack

Viral video shows how to draw a 3D optical illusion in under 3 minutes

By Joseph Foley published

This makes it so easy.

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how to draw hips, bottom and genitalia

How to draw hips, bottom and genitals

By Lancelot Richardson published

Overcome challenges when drawing these tricky areas.

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how to draw a fox - image of a fox in pastels

How to draw a fox using pastels

By Rebecca de Mendonça published

Learn how to draw a fox using a combination of soft pastels, Conté crayons and pastel pencils.

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