The arts of drawing and caricatures require a great deal of practice, technique and attention to detail. Discover how to become better at drawing and caricaturing with tips from an illustrator in this free video series on art lessons.
When an artist is trying to decide what to draw, they should just draw down from one side of the paper to the other until a good idea arises. Decide what to draw with tips from an illustrator and caricaturist in this free video on drawing and caricature art lessons.
In caricatures, the mouth should be drawn by drawing each lip separately. Draw a mouth in caricatures with tips from an illustrator and caricaturist in this free video on drawing and caricature art lessons.
In caricatures, the ears are shown a little bit more than they usually are seen. Draw ears in caricatures with tips from an illustrator and caricaturist in this free video on drawing and caricature art lessons.
In caricatures, eyes are drawn by starting at the top part of the eyelid, and distinctions between men and women can be made through the eyelashes. Draw eyes in caricatures with tips from an illustrator and caricaturist in this free video on drawing and caricature art lessons.
In caricatures, shadows can be used when drawing hair to give the impression of hair that is combed to the back. Draw hair in caricatures with tips from an illustrator and caricaturist in this free video on drawing and caricature art lessons.
In caricatures, noses are very difficult to draw and often include a bump in the middle. Draw noses in caricatures with tips from an illustrator and caricaturist in this free video on drawing and caricature art lessons.
Drawing people is all about having fun and keeping everything centered. Discover how to draw people with tips from an illustrator and caricaturist in this free video on drawing and caricature art lessons.
When drawing with oil pastels, the oil can be caked on the page, and blending techniques are very useful. Draw with oil pastels with tips from an illustrator and caricaturist in this free video on drawing and caricature art lessons.
When shading with colored pencils, the best technique is to use the side of the pencil and blend. Shade with colored pencils with tips from an illustrator and caricaturist in this free video on drawing and caricature art lessons.
Pastel pencils are useful for getting details in drawing and creating outlines. Use pastel pencils with tips from an illustrator and caricaturist in this free video on drawing and caricature art lessons.
Summary: Illustration and drawing are visual arts that makes use of any number of instruments to mark a two-dimensional medium. Design elements are central, and artists attempt to find balance in line, values and contrast. Common instruments for drawing and illustrating include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax color pencils, crayons, charcoals, chalk, pastels and markers. An artist or animator traditionally sketches pictures out roughly in pencil before going over them in black ink or giving them to a colorist. In this free video series, an illustrator and caricaturist provides drawing tips and demonstrates how to draw faces in caricature art. Discover how to draw people, how to draw with oil pastels, how to shade and how to use pastel pencils. Find out how to draw the eyes, nose, mouth, ears and hair in caricatures as well. With these drawing and illustration tips, any artist will be able to fine tune their techniques.
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Expert: Lars Erik Robinson graduated from the Ringling School of Art & Design, where he received a bachelor's degree of fine arts in illustration in 1994. Robinson has also been a National Caricaturist Network (NCN) member since 1998. Murals, illustration, graphic design and catering are other aspects of his trade.