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Hello friends! Let’s learn how to draw a dog today! For today’s tutorial, all you really need is paper and a pen, if you want to get fancier, maybe some markers. Anyone can really draw this! Check out other drawing tutorials I have on my blog: Easy Owl Drawing, How to Draw a Bird and…
Spring is in the air and today I’m showing you how to draw a butterfly with many different examples! Whether you want a quick outline, a detailed coloring or something in between – I think I have something for you. How to Draw a Butterfly easy step by step Using just a black pen you…
A small brush pen is the best tool to start your hand lettering journey with. Today I’m sharing everything I have learned about the Fudenosuke pens- I’ll share tips, examples, videos, and worksheets to start + improve your lettering! As an artist, there is nothing as satisfying as Brush lettering with my large Tombow Dual…
Hearts are simple shapes that look beautiful when painted in soft, flowing watercolor tones. This watercolor heart painting is an easy and joyful way to relax with your sketchbook and create something colorful Materials You’ll Need Watercolor Heart Painting Tutorial Watercolor hearts fall into the category of organic patterns, shapes that feel natural and free,…
A colorful Gnome Drawing is so easy and cute to draw! Using markers, it is easy to apply that pop of color! The drawing come together quickly and you can create them in your journal, sketchbook or on a handmade card. ALSO READ: EASY STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL FOR SIMPLE FLORAL DRAWINGS WITH PRINTABLE GUIDE You…
Faux Calligraphy, also known as Faux Lettering or Fake Lettering is a super-easy way to cheat your way into lettering. It is the easiest Hand Lettering Style and you can use any pen/pencil on any paper for this technique, no special supplies are required at all! What does Faux Calligraphy mean? Faux calligraphy basically means…
Celebrate the spirit of Diwali with art! In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw a diya in a few simple steps. All you need is a pen and I have included a guide that you can refer to. Looking for more festive inspiration? Check out all of my Diwali art and craft ideas suitable for both…
Hello friends, sharing some quick and easy Halloween Doodles today. These are easy to draw and color in and would be great in any of your journal spreads! Step by step Halloween Doodles: All you need to draw these are a pen or pencil and some paper! Below I’ve shown easy Halloween Doodle ideas, but…
Hello friends, this Fall I broke open a new Brown Paper Sketchbook and had so much fun creating Fall-themed pages! I used various different art mediums and enjoyed creating these pages. Take a look below! A Brown Paper Sketchbook or commonly called Kraft Paper has a beautiful tan color and everything you create looks so…
I love drawing flowers but today I’m exploring something different! This Mushroom Drawing Easy has just 5 steps and turns out so colorful, so let’s get started! I’ve previously shared a few Fall drawing ideas like this Leaf drawing step-by-step tutorial, How to draw a Sunflower and How to Draw a Maple Leaf Colorfully that you…
I love drawing and painting flowers, and in today’s how to draw a sunflower easy step by step tutorial I’ll show you to recreate this beautiful sunflower illustration in your sketchbooks! If you are just starting with florals, this Simple Flower Drawing is much simpler, and anyone can draw it easily! If you are looking…
Hello and Namaste! Today I’m sharing a colorful DIY watercolor Ganesha bookmark tutorial step by step. This DIY bookmark idea is a great small canvas, makes for a quick 20-minute watercolor craft, and can be a great gift idea. Ganesha also spelled Ganesh, also called Ganapati, is the elephant-headed Hindu god who is worshipping widely in India….
Learn to paint an easy Watercolor Tree using brush pens or any watercolors you might have. A simple idea that gives easy colorful results! I’m pulling out my DIY sketchbook and filling its pages with easy watercolor ideas that are relaxing to paint! Just like the Watercolor Salt Technique, this Watercolor Tree could not be…
Procreate lettering is one of my favorite ways to hand-lettered words and quotes digitally. If you love lettering on paper but want to try a mess free digital option, reach for your iPad and let’s get started! What You Need for Procreate Lettering To get started with procreate lettering, here’s a look at what I…
Ganesha (also spelled Ganesh or Ganapati) is the beloved elephant-headed Hindu deity known as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom, beginnings, and creativity. Today let’s learn how to draw Ganesha step by step. For this easy how to draw Ganesha tutorial all you need is a pen. There is also a printable…