Free Illustration and Drawing Tutorials and Courses

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    1. How to Draw a Crown

      How to Draw a Crown

      Tutorial Beginner

      Learn how to draw a classic crown with eight arches—how to plan its structure and how to decorate it with ornaments and jewels. You can follow the steps...

    2. Create a Responsive Screen Mockup Using Smart Objects in Adobe Photoshop

      Create a Responsive Screen Mockup Using Smart Objects in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial Intermediate

      If you're not using Smart Objects in Photoshop, you should be! This is a simple introductory tutorial that will give you an idea of how powerful—and...

    3. How to Shade in a Vintage Style

      How to Shade in a Vintage Style

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this short tutorial, I will show you how to draw with thin lines to create the characteristic shading of vintage illustrations.

    4. How to Create a Group of International Friends in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Group of International Friends in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial Beginner

      Let's celebrate International Friendship Day! Learn how to create a group of international friends in Adobe Illustrator.

    5. How to Create a Retro Science-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Retro Science-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Ever wondered what it must feel like to be a mad scientist creating all sort of mysterious inventions? If that’s the case, wonder no more, since in today’s...

    6. How to Create a Set of Science Icons in Affinity Designer

      How to Create a Set of Science Icons in Affinity Designer

      Tutorial Beginner

      Welcome back to another Affinity tutorial, in which we’re going to take an in-depth look at the process of creating a set of science icons, using nothing...

    7. How to Draw a T-Rex Dinosaur

      How to Draw a T-Rex Dinosaur

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Who doesn't love dinosaurs? In this tutorial I will show you how to draw the most popular of them—Tyrannosaurus Rex. You'll also have a chance to learn how...

    8. How to Draw a Skeleton Step by Step

      How to Draw a Skeleton Step by Step

      Tutorial Intermediate

      If you want to learn how to draw a skeleton, I can show you how to do it step by step. Together we'll draw the spine, the ribcage, the pelvis, the arms and...

    9. How to Create a Retro Poster With an Astronaut Child in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Retro Poster With an Astronaut Child in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial Beginner

      Learn how to use the Clipping Mask or polish up your skills while creating a retro poster with a cute astronaut child!

    10. How to Create Hair and Fur Textures in Photoshop Using the Kyle T Webster Brush Sets

      How to Create Hair and Fur Textures in Photoshop Using the Kyle T Webster Brush Sets

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Create a hairy, furry illustration with Kyle T Webster's Exclusive Photoshop CC Brush Sets!

    11. How to Create a Medical Banner With Icons in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Medical Banner With Icons in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial Beginner

      Learn how to create a variety of sleek medicine and health-related icons in Adobe Illustrator, using just a few simple shapes and the Pathfinder panel!

    12. Create a Camera Phone Mock-Up Using Smart Objects and Smart Filters in Photoshop

      Create a Camera Phone Mock-Up Using Smart Objects and Smart Filters in Photoshop

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Learn how to create a cameraphone mock-up with a blurred background. The use of Smart Objects and Smart Filters makes the file infinitely editable, without...