Free Drawing Videos
Practicing something a lot will help you get faster and more familiar with possible shapes and features. Hands are notoriously difficult to draw, so practicing them regularly is helpful.
Make Your Own Watercolor Paint from Vegetables!
Want to watercolor but don’t have the right color? Create your own natural pigments using vegetable dyes! This simple how-to shows you how to turn ingredients from your fridge or local market into beautiful, natural paints.
Shading for Depth: Bargue Plate Method
Here’s a tiny excerpt from a recorded lesson where I demonstrate how to push for additional layers of shading—both in my own drawings and in my students’ work.
Not enough shading? You’ll often get choppiness or less sense of volume. In this lesson, I follow the traditional Bargue Plate method, inspired by Charles Bargue’s lithographs from Cours de dessin (1866-1871).
My Dual-Camera Setup for Teaching on Zoom
Ever wondered how to show your artwork while still being visible on video calls? Here's how I set up a second camera for remote teaching on Zoom! This setup lets me draw on camera without disappearing from view, making lessons more engaging.
DIY Phone/Tablet Stand for Online Art Classes
Looking for the cheapest, easiest way to set up a camera stand for remote teaching? This simple setup helps teachers and students show their artwork live while learning online!
Since we are all stuck at home during COVID 19 and might be without important art supplies, like a kneaded eraser, you might have started wondering what you can improvise with? Silly putty is a favorite amusement with little kids to copy the funnies or comics. But does it work like a kneaded eraser to erase smudges and values off of a drawing? Watch this to find out!
Last-Minute Holiday Gift Idea!
Looking for the perfect gift for an artist? Check out my Graphite Pencil Reviews to see my favorite studio pencils: Watch here!
This Lyra Rembrandt Art Design Pencil Set is budget-friendly at $14–$15 USD, but is it worth it? Watch the video to find out!
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The Perfect High-Quality Paper for Artists!
If you're looking for beautiful, professional-grade paper with a variety of neutral tones, Stonehenge Neutrals by Legion Paper is a fantastic choice! I’ve used this paper for decades, and it’s consistently high-quality—perfect for mixed media, graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, and even crafts.
The Perfect Autumn Read for Young Artists & Nature Lovers!
I’m back after a much-needed break, and I have the perfect book to share! The Boy Who Drew Birds by Jacqueline Davies tells the story of John James Audubon, the father of bird illustration. This book beautifully connects art and science, making it a great classroom resource for teaching migration patterns and animal illustration.
Budget-Friendly Drawing Pencils – If You Can Find Them!
Looking for an affordable pencil set for beginners or kids? The Kasimir Drawing Pencils were a solid budget option when I bought them in early 2020—but they’ve since disappeared from Amazon!
I’m not sure if the company shut down or if sellers just aren’t importing them right now. However, you might still find them on Walmart for $8.58. I’ve also included the original Amazon link in case they come back for Prime shoppers!
A Fun & Silly Art History Book for Kids!
When Pigasso Met Mootisse by Nina Laden is a playful take on art history, introducing kids to two famous artists in a colorful, imaginative way. Is it historically accurate? Probably not! But with bright illustrations, a fun story, and an art-inspired rivalry between a cow and a pig, it keeps kids engaged while sparking their creativity. Plus, there’s a short historical summary at the end to set the record straight!
A Stunningly Illustrated Story – The Rainbow Goblins
One of my all-time favorite books for its gorgeous paintings and captivating story—The Rainbow Goblins by Ul de Rico! This tale follows mischievous goblins who steal color from the rainbow. While it may be a bit spooky for sensitive kids, its breathtaking artwork makes it a fantastic read for teens, adults, and art lovers alike.
Experimenting with Vegetable Dye & Water-Soluble Pencils!
In this video, I test out Derwent Watersoluble Sketching Pencils on a vegetable-dyed wash over cold-pressed watercolor paper! It’s a fun way to combine natural dyes from your summer garden with traditional art materials.
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Mastering Da Vinci’s Hatching Technique
Here’s Part 2 of my process for copying a Leonardo da Vinci drawing—this time focusing on hatching, where every line matters! Too much density, and the face changes entirely.
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Copying a Master: Da Vinci Drawing Process
This is Part 1 of my process for copying a Leonardo da Vinci drawing! You’ll see planning, measuring, making mistakes, and correcting—because no copy is perfect, but the practice improves accuracy and trains the eye, hand, and brain.
Speed Draw: Shading Hands with Hatching
Hands are notoriously tricky to draw, so when I saw this beautiful hand positioning in Michele Bajona's drawing, I knew I had to try it! I've been working on hands and feet with a teen student, and this was a perfect challenge.
In this speed drawing, I fill in the shading on the right hand without a reference—just using anatomy knowledge and intuition. Did I get close? Watch and decide!
Speed Draw: Shading Hair with Graphite
Watch as I build value and texture in the hair on the right side of this portrait, keeping the graphite pencil strokes natural to capture the flow and volume of curls. The key? Direction, depth, and subtle shading!
Blending Large Areas with Prismacolor Pencils
This speed draw (filmed while teaching via Zoom—apologies for the camera quality!) shows how I blend large areas like the table using Prismacolor colored pencils. I also test out Brush and Pencil Brand Colored Pencil Powder Blender—not totally convinced yet, but still experimenting!