Drawing Techniques and Tips | RapidFireArt https://rapidfireart.com Step-by-step drawing tutorials Wed, 05 Jun 2024 01:27:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://rapidfireart.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/favicon-rfa.jpg Drawing Techniques and Tips | RapidFireArt https://rapidfireart.com 32 32 Pencil Shading Techniques Intro https://rapidfireart.com/2020/01/15/pencil-shading-techniques-intro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pencil-shading-techniques-intro https://rapidfireart.com/2020/01/15/pencil-shading-techniques-intro/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:06:21 +0000 http://rapidfireart.com/?p=6146 I’ve always found shading to be the quickest way to add realism and depth to my drawings, be it portraits, concept sketches or even a quick doodle. In this tutorial, I want to share with you 4 simple shading techniques that can help you achieve realistic textures and effects that will enhance your drawings and […]

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]]> https://rapidfireart.com/2020/01/15/pencil-shading-techniques-intro/feed/ 17 Drawing technique #1: Shadow lining https://rapidfireart.com/2017/01/03/drawing-technique-1-shadow-lining/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=drawing-technique-1-shadow-lining https://rapidfireart.com/2017/01/03/drawing-technique-1-shadow-lining/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2017 18:50:32 +0000 http://rapidfireart.com/?p=3644 Hey guys! This is the first article in a new series I’m starting. The series will be focused on drawing techniques using a variety of different tools. Today, I’m going to delve into a technique I call Shadow Lining. I came up with this technique a while back, but only recently introduced it in my […]

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]]> https://rapidfireart.com/2017/01/03/drawing-technique-1-shadow-lining/feed/ 12 3 exercises to improve your drawing skills https://rapidfireart.com/2015/10/04/3-drawing-exercises-to-instantly-boost-your-drawing-skills/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-drawing-exercises-to-instantly-boost-your-drawing-skills https://rapidfireart.com/2015/10/04/3-drawing-exercises-to-instantly-boost-your-drawing-skills/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:39:25 +0000 http://rapidfireart.com/?p=1688 Below are 3 awesome drawing exercises that will improve your drawing skills dramatically. They will help boost your observational skills, accuracy, speed and confidence! Practice them everyday until they become a habit. 1. Break it Down! Have you ever tried to draw what you thought was a simple object and then after all your hard work, […]

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]]> https://rapidfireart.com/2015/10/04/3-drawing-exercises-to-instantly-boost-your-drawing-skills/feed/ 19 What is a kneaded eraser – How do you use one? https://rapidfireart.com/2015/05/14/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-and-how-do-you-use-one/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-and-how-do-you-use-one https://rapidfireart.com/2015/05/14/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-and-how-do-you-use-one/#comments Thu, 14 May 2015 07:38:16 +0000 http://rapidfireart.com/?p=1116 So, what is a kneaded eraser? Unlike the common vinyl or rubber pink erasers, kneaded rubber erasers are more pliable and can be stretched, molded and compressed. These super fun erasers can be used for removing and highlighting mediums like graphite, charcoal, pastel and chalk. They can even be used for entertainment purposes such as making sculptures and bouncy […]

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]]> https://rapidfireart.com/2015/05/14/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-and-how-do-you-use-one/feed/ 22 Detailed guide: How to use a blending stump https://rapidfireart.com/2015/05/08/detailed-guide-how-to-use-a-blending-stump/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=detailed-guide-how-to-use-a-blending-stump https://rapidfireart.com/2015/05/08/detailed-guide-how-to-use-a-blending-stump/#comments Fri, 08 May 2015 07:18:46 +0000 http://rapidfireart.com/?p=1074 A blending stump or paper stump is a stick of tightly rolled up soft paper with 2 pointed ends. They are used to blend, smear or smudge graphite, charcoal or similar mediums. They work really well for blending large areas (using the side) and even small areas (when using the tip) which require detail and […]

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