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Drawing Instructions

Using simple drawing instructions, nearly everyone can learn to draw. From simple figures to more complex images, drawing is a great way to express yourself.

Step by step drawing instructions let beginners see how images take shape. Easy to follow drawing instruction let you create an animal or a cartoon character or whatever it is you want to draw. The links provided here take you to some great Web sites to find such step by step drawing instructions.

Whether you want to learn to draw animals or just doodle like a pro, these step by step drawing instructions can help you get off to a good start.

Here's a photo of a doodle I drew. Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood

How to Draw a Cat

Vintage Kids' Printable

Karen at The Graphics Fairy is kind enough to offer new graphics and clip art on her blog. This fun printable illustrates how to draw a cat. Use this for everyday cats or Halloween cats.

Visit The Graphics Fairy to download and print these drawing instructions.

Drawing Fun

Want to take a break and just have some fun? Check out these links.

Wacky Party: Drawing Activity How-To - Martha Stewart Entertaining: Read Martha Stewart's Wacky Party: Drawing Activity How-To article.
Play Free Games & Have Fun at Bored.com: Play thousands of fun games for free at Bored.com. Our team has developed MOAR stickman, shooting, puzzle, and other types of games just for you! Also browse our classic site full of jokes, videos, and animations that will keep you entertained for hours. Beat your boredom!
Drawing cartoon monsters: Draw some cartoon monsters that will scare everyone in 4 easy step! Just don't panic, practice and... don't turn your head around!
Free Drawing Games for Girls online | Painting Games for Girls | Girlsgogames.com: Play free Drawing Games for Girls online on GirlsgoGames.com. Every day new Drawing Games for Girls online! Safe > Cool to play > Free!
How to draw a fish: Learn how to draw a fish using simple basic shapes like a triangle and some circles. Very easy tutorial!
How to draw gems | Flickr - Photo Sharing!: This isn't a tangle in the standard usage, because it's not based on repeating strokes. It's more of a shading exercise. Nonetheless, these are really nice accents when you have a tangle with circle shapes. (Or ovals. Or triangles. Or squares. You can make these in any shape.)
Welcome to Dover Publications -- Free Samples of Drawing Instructions: Would you like some fun, FREE samples from Dover, like drawing instructions? Sign up for the Dover Sampler, and each week we'll send you an email with links to free content from books favored by customers like you. Download, print, enjoy!
The Vintage Moth..: Vintage Clip Art- Drawing a Rooster: Learn to draw a rooster! Step by step vintage clip art.
Charcoal Drawings - Video & Step-by-step Instruction: Step-by-step instruction and charcoal drawings video. Charcoal can be used to create subtle gradations and high contrast drama.
How Should I Practice Drawing ?: Learn how to draw. Free drawing tutorials.
*The Graphics Fairy*: Kids Vintage Printable - Draw Some Men for Father's Day: Draw three men using this fun vintage learn to draw sheet you can print.

Books on How to Draw Cars and Trucks

Learn even more about drawing cars and trucks

Pablo Picasso -- Drawing

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Pictionary is a Fun Drawing Game

Draw Animals

Click a small image to enlarge it. Visit the link below to go to The Graphics Fairy Web site to download these instructions.

Draw these critters. Source: The Graphics Fairy

Draw this charming frog. Source: The Graphics Fairy

Learn to draw a bear. Source: janbrett.com

Learn to Draw Mice, Frogs, Bunnies, More

*The Graphics Fairy*: Vintage Kids Printable - Draw Some Mice: Draw mice. Yuck. Mice!
*The Graphics Fairy*: Vintage Kids Printable - Draw Some Frogs: Learn to draw frogs, as shown above.
*The Graphics Fairy*: Vintage Kids Printable - Draw some Bunnies: Learn to draw bunnies.
*The Graphics Fairy*: Kids Vintage Printable - Draw Some Squirrels: There are squirrels just waiting to be drawn! Get busy.
*The Graphics Fairy*: Kids Vintage Printable - Draw Some Owls: Who are you? An artist who draws owls. That's who.
*The Graphics Fairy*: Kids Vintage Printable - Draw Some Birds: Draw birds before they fly away!
*The Graphics Fairy*: Vintage Kids Printable - Draw Some Cats: Learn to draw a cat with great attention to detail.
Learn to Draw an Elephant: Kid will have fun learning how to draw an elephant with this helpful printable. Find more printable activities at FamilyFun.com
The Vintage Moth..: Vintage Clip Art- Drawing a Rooster: Draw a rooster with the help of this step by step vintage illustration.

Books on How to Draw Dogs

Drawing Flowers Can Be Easy and Fun

and oh so beautiful!

Flowers are Fun! - Ink Drawing: by miraculousmosquito | video info

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Drawing Instructions -- Doodling Drawing

Doodle your way to great drawings

Persian Flower Knot – tangle pattern | perfectly4med: Artist at work: Persian Flower Knot -- tangle pattern by Neil Burley. Oh boy, this is a good one - as you can see, I more or less mastered it by the end of the instructions! The pattern is based on 10th century Persian motifs using the pomegranate plant as inspiration.
BEEZ in the Belfry: Tangle of the Week - Pane & Beedle: Tangle of the Week - Pane & Beedle
I got a bit behind with patterns, so here's a two-fer - Pane and Beedle.
Tangle Pattern - Echolo | Flickr - Photo Sharing!: As you're only using half the loops you would for Echoism, this one is called Little Echos, or Echolo. This tangle is used here and here.
Life Imitates Doodles: My tangle pattern Tussie-Mussie: I came up with this pattern after viewing various species of Lavender. I thought about calling it Lavender or Nosegay, but then I remembered this word for Victorian Bridal bouquets--and Tussie-Mussie it is!
The Rainbow Elephant - Slapple and Soft Stacks; Pattern Share: Below you'll see the worksheet for my Line Weaving pattern Slapple. One for Soft Stacks also. And I included a short video tutorial showing how to draw them.

Pablo Picasso -- Dove of Peace

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Books on How to Draw Animals

Audrey Beardsley -- Original Sketch

for the Cover of "Salome" by Oscar Wilde circa 1894

Original Sketch for the Cover of "Salome" by Oscar Wilde circa 1894

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Drawing Instructions -- Monsters, Dinosaurs, and More

Art Instruction

Tales of Amalthea | Art Instruction: These one-of-a-kind creature design courses are focused on providing you with an in-depth arts education from industry-leader Terryl Whitlach (creature design artists for Star Wars, The Katurran Odyssey, Brother Bear), featuring Copic Marker tips and techniques.
How to Draw Human Faces in Profile Side View with Easy Method Tutorial - How to Draw Step by Step Drawing Tutorials: How to draw human faces in profile view with easy step by step drawing lessons and techniques

Tell us if you enjoy drawing.

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Tugee Mar 24, 2012 @ 8:56 pm | delete

I do enjoy drawing but I am so very bad at it, which is why I'm visiting "how to" lenses. Thanks for this.

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SRitchieable Mar 12, 2012 @ 10:50 pm | delete

Yes, though I don't have much time to do it at the moment. This is a great lens, I'm featuring it on mine (http://www.squidoo.com/antoine-watteau) - thanks for sharing!

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curious0927 Jan 26, 2012 @ 8:09 am | delete

I love to draw. I'm usually not satisfied until I've over done it, then it's trash. I'm always looking for new books on how to draw, low and behold, I find myself on your lens again. You are great at this Creative thing I love so much! Thanks, Blessed, liked and bookmarked!

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BarbRad Jan 8, 2012 @ 4:32 am | delete

I keep telling myself I need to learn to draw,and I've no excuse except using my time for things that seem more important right now. I own most of the Dover books on drawing and all of another series to teach kids to draw, since I own an online bookstore that sells these and more. But I seem to prefer writing and Zazzling to learning to draw, so I use my spare time that way. You have supplied links to a great bunch of resources for those who want to draw badly enough to actually take the time to learn.

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efcruzarts Oct 21, 2011 @ 5:17 pm | delete

great pattern of designs

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HSSchulte Oct 17, 2011 @ 5:26 pm | delete

I do this with my kids once in a while. I'm quite fond of that frog. We will try it.

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gottaloveit Oct 7, 2011 @ 1:21 pm | delete

What a cute lens, Peggy! I always draw squares - guess I'm that boring. Drawing is something I've never mastered. Dang it all.

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scarlettohairy Oct 7, 2011 @ 1:33 pm | delete

I'd call you anything but boring, Lori. I'm not much of a drawer either.

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EMangl Oct 6, 2011 @ 1:17 pm | delete

Ah well, i never could draw and i will never learn it - the keyboard+mouse are my pencils

had again a big smile about your nickname, i really like it (i know i said that already)

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Tipi Oct 5, 2011 @ 12:23 am | delete

Delightful and inspiring for those with a desire to learn to draw!
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