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Drawing Skills - How Tos

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A series of 'how to' skills based tutorials available to Sketch Club members only.
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Contents

How To Use Blending Stumps

Learn three ways for using blending stumps. Try out your skills by drawing stacked river stones.

1. Intro & Materials
2. Reviewing Paper Tests
3.Cleaning Blending Stumps
4.Method One: Blending One Smooth Value
5.Method Two: Blending Two Or More Values
6. Method Three: Softening Edges
7. Exercise: River Stone
8. Practice: Drawing Stacked Stones
9. Things To Remember

How To Draw Fur / Hair

Learn simple steps to follow for drawing realistic fur or hair. We'll have a go at cat hair, bear hair and horse hair.

1. Intro & Materials
2. The Skills Needed
3. The Basic Steps
4. Shading Cat Fur
5. Shading Bear Fur
6. Shading Horse Hair
7. Summary

How To Sharpen Your Pencil Like A Pro

Sick of your pencil getting blunt or breaking before you've even finished sharpening it?

If you want to get a longer life out of your pencil and have more control over the length and tip of the lead, this tutorial will show you how to sharpen your pencil with a craft knife.

SAFETY WARNING: FINGERS BEHIND THE BLADE AT ALL TIMES

1. Introduction And Using A Regular Sharpener
2. Sharpening With A Craft Knife
3. Using Sandpaper To Smooth
4. Changing The Shape Of The Tip
5. Using The Leftover Graphite Powder

How To Choose A Reference Photo For Success

The reference photo you choose can have a big impact on how successful your drawing experience is. In this How To video I'll answer some common questions:

Do I need a reference photo?

What should I look for in a reference photo?

Where do I find good reference photos?

How to choose a good portrait reference photo?

1. Choosing A Good Reference Photo
2. Where To Find Reference Photos
3. Choosing A Good Portrait Photo Reference
4. Extra Tips For Using Your Reference Photo

How To Photograph Your Drawings

Tips for photographing your drawings using the camera on your phone.

1. About Photographing Drawings
2. Using An IPhone
3. Using An Android Phone
4. Testing Your Own Phone's Camera