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Drawing habit

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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, 3 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, 4 months4 October, 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, 10 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
Inspiration

December Delights: Unleashing Your Artistic Genius with 31 Captivating Prompts for a Month of Creative Splendor in 2023

Welcome to a December filled with the promise of creativity and artistic wonder! Welcome to a December like no other – a month designed for artistic exploration and creative brilliance with our Art prompts for December. As we approach the end of the year, there’s a unique energy in the Read more

By Armored Pencil, 2 years30 November, 2023 ago
How-to's

Need help with that fascinating drawing habit?!

Here are 10 things to help you get drawing for months and months on end. 1. First, create a calendar So let’s build your drawing habit. A simple reminder on a specific hour or agreement with your partner that you take a few minutes for yourself after the dishes or doing household Read more

By Armored Pencil, 4 years24 January, 2022 ago

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Nico Konings is an artist & marketeer and the founder of Drawing-reference.com, a drawing reference site & art educational blog that focuses on becoming the industry-leading blog for pose references. Get in touch.


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