Learn to be more creative

Is your drawing in a bit of a rut and needs a kick-start?

I know the importance of learning drawing techniques and ways of drawing. But I also know the importance of passion and individuality, because that’s what makes art unique. It’s all about trying something different. Ever thought of drawing with two pencils tied together, or drawing with a pencil stuck to the end of a long stick? Be imaginative.
Come on, jump out of the comfort zone. It’s time to make a start.

Featured Creative Drawing Tutorials

A long stick and a pencil

Learn to draw shoes creatively using graphite tied to a stick. Have fun and boost your creativity with this unique approach to drawing. A method often used by Henri Matisse. Watch as I draw my shoes using the method using a long stick with a piece of graphite attached. You have less control with this method which is great. This drawing technique produces fascinating lines, unlike those achieved with a pencil in hand. Embrace the challenge and take risks—a perfect antidote to overly neat drawings.

This easy drawing tutorial caters for beginners eager to expand their drawing and sketching skills. Unleash your creativity and elevate your art to new heights!

Graphite and pencil

Learn how to draw bottles creatively with a piece of graphite attached to a stick. It’s time to have more fun and be more creative with your drawing. This is the second art tutorial in my series on How to Draw Creatively and is inspired by the Cubist bottle drawings of Pablo Picasso. In this drawing video I am using wine bottles as the starting point.

I’ll sketch the bottles randomly on top of each other and then look to add more line with a pencil emphasizing the verticality of the drawing. This will give the impression of a Picasso cubist drawing. You will learn how to vary the line and tone using pencil and graphite. The result is the drawing will be come more creative and imaginative.

Tie two pencils together

Unlock Your Creativity: Draw Bananas Like Never Before! Discover a fun and innovative way to enhance your drawings by using two pencils taped together. This technique adds an intriguing twist to your sketches, creating a more captivating outline. Particularly if you use HB and 4B pencils to create different types of line. Experiment. Using our step-by-step approach , the drawing of the bananas will be so much more creative than using a single line.

Unleash your imagination and have a blast as you learn to infuse light and shadow into your artwork. Let’s dive into the world of drawing bananas and take your drawing skills to the next level!

Free your mind and let your imagination dance to a different tune

Creativity can take many different forms in many different areas, and experience and expertise in one can always strengthen a person’s creative abilities. It’s also about challenging the norm. So try drawing upside down, look at something then draw it blindfolded. Challenge yourself, take risks and make mistakes. If you aren’t making mistakes you are working too safely!

Look for the negative

Negative spaces are so interesting

Twist and flick your hand

Imagination runs riot

What is drawing?

Open your mind to new possibilities

Whether you are a novice artist or a seasoned enthusiast, take advantage of these art resources and unlock your full creative potential. There are lots more challenging and motivating art tutorials to explore on my YouTube Channel. They cover easy drawing techniques for beginners and ideas for more experienced artists. Have a look at my

YouTube Channel : PaulPriestleyArt

More drawing tutorials you might be interested in

Why not investigate new ways to improve your basic drawing techniques. Here are just a few ways to start your artistic journey.

  • See how to draw Still Life accurately
  • Learn how to draw faces in proportion

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