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How-to's

Posevember 2025: Your daily gesture drawing challenge starts here

What is Posevember 2025 Posevember 2025 is a month-long gesture drawing challenge designed to help artists build consistency, confidence, and flow in their figure drawings. Each day in November, you’ll draw at least one new pose using our gesture drawing practice tool. The challenge encourages daily sketching with minimal setup Read more

By Armored Pencil, 2 months28 October, 2025 ago
casual pose references
How-to's

Why beginners struggle with art pose references (and how to use them right)

The frustration of drawing without guidance You’re just starting to draw people, and every time you try, something feels off. The arms are too long, the legs look stiff, or the pose just doesn’t feel natural. You know you need to practice, but without a clear reference, it’s hard to Read more

By Armored Pencil, 2 months4 October, 2025 ago
7 folds, inert, diaper, zig zag, half lock, spiral, drop and pipe
How-to's

The art of painting clothing: Understanding and rendering fabric folds

Painting fabric folds is a crucial skill for artists aiming to bring realism and dynamism to their artwork. Understanding how fabric behaves and how to accurately render its folds can transform a flat, lifeless painting into a dynamic, three-dimensional masterpiece. This guide will walk you through the seven types of Read more

By Armored Pencil, 3 months10 September, 2025 ago
how to find your art style
How-to's

How to Find Your Digital Art Style (Hint: It’s All About Experimenting)

So, you’re starting to get into digital painting, and you’re wondering, “How do I find my art style?” Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. It feels like everyone around you has this super distinct style, right? But here’s the thing: your style is already in you, it just needs time Read more

By Armored Pencil, 9 months1 April, 2025 ago
Inspiration

Beyond the Blank Page: 50 Creative Drawing Ideas for Beginners to Spark Your Artistic Imagination

Drawing is one of the most powerful ways to unleash your creativity, allowing you to express your imagination through lines, shapes, and colors. Whether you’re completely new to drawing or looking to reignite your artistic passion, starting with simple ideas is key. For beginners, having a variety of drawing ideas Read more

By Armored Pencil, 1 year7 December, 2024 ago
How-to's

11 Powerful Reasons You MUST Use References: Unlock Your Full Artistic Potential

Ever feel stuck staring at a blank canvas, wondering where to start? Or maybe your work just doesn’t look as lifelike or dynamic as you’d hoped? Here’s the game-changer: art references. Using references isn’t “cheating”—it’s what pros do to elevate their craft. Whether you’re painting, sketching, or designing, references provide Read more

By Armored Pencil, 1 year19 November, 2024 ago
draw comics
How-to's

Mastering the Art: A Comprehensive Guide to Learn to Draw Comics Like a Pro

UPDATE 24-09-2024 Hi there! Just another massive update I added a bunch of videos on different topics to help you with each section of comic books! Enjoy! I. Introduction Comics have carved an enduring niche in popular culture, captivating audiences of all ages with their unique blend of visual storytelling Read more

By Armored Pencil, 2 years28 May, 2024 ago
nemo-art-elle-fanning-for-vanity-fair
How-to's

Mastering the Art of Digital Brushwork: Techniques and Tips

Brushing the Canvas: Unleashing the Magic of Digital Brushwork In the realm of digital art, the power of the brushstroke cannot be underestimated. Just as traditional painters have relied on the finesse of their brushes for centuries to bring their artistic visions to life, digital artists harness the immense potential Read more

By Armored Pencil, 2 years25 October, 2023 ago
Courses

Training for Comics – Review

Progressive Learning: Enhance Your Skills Through Repetition UPDATE 08-08-2024 Always wanted to learn how to draw comic art? This training for comics course is probably not worth your money. With better and free solutions online! This training method is focused on learning by repetition. You will be able to print Read more

By Armored Pencil, 3 years29 December, 2022 ago
Inspiration

10 amazing digital paintings for a scary Halloween

I hope you don’t scare easily…, 10 amazing digital paintings for Halloween, scary digital art! Every year I get to see these amazing digital paintings for Halloween depicting all kinds of concepts around this topic. Ghouls, ghosts, witches, zombies, and creepy cabins in the woods. Now finally, it’s my turn Read more

By Armored Pencil, 3 years12 October, 2022 ago
statue-references
References

Statues drawing & painting references

Download the statues drawing and painting references When I was looking for statue practice material previously, it took me some time to locate anything worthwhile. So I had the brilliant idea to photograph the busts and statues I saw while on vacation in France. Which means you don’t need to Read more

By Armored Pencil, 3 years29 September, 2022 ago
free us national parks references
References

Free US National parks references

Download the free US National parks references Painting or drawing backgrounds can be daunting. We all practice portraits and human anatomy but landscapes are another expertise we often need. In this free US National parks references pack, you will find several different nature parks from the United States to help Read more

By Armored Pencil, 3 years10 August, 2022 ago
Free malaysian animals references
References

Free Malaysian animals references

Download the free Malaysian animals references Painting or drawing animals can be daunting. We all practice portraits and human anatomy but animals become a whole different ball game. In this pack, you will find several different apes and other jungle animals to help you practice and create wildlife for backgrounds. Read more

By Armored Pencil, 3 years27 July, 2022 ago
Splash art from Jeremy Anninos for LoL
Inspiration

Use references in art

Why use references in art, you ask? Let’s clear up one thing: why should you use references in art? A reference provides much more information than our meager peanut brains can comprehend. Form, shape, lighting, and color are just a few of the many factors that need to be taken Read more

By Armored Pencil, 3 years26 June, 2022 ago
References

Free reference sites

Really? Free? Yes, they are free! So when you are starting with art you need any help you can get, right? You’re always looking for free tutorials, free coaching, and free references. So we got you fam! Below you will find a quick list of free reference sites. Drawing from Read more

By Armored Pencil, 3 years20 June, 2022 ago

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