365 Days to Transform Your Design Skills: Pick One Power Article a Day!
@Pdelpel on Youtube suggested me a few days ago to create a tutorial on How to improve your line quality.
WISHES GRANTED! Hehe.
Here we go! 🙂
Video Timestamps:
- 00:00 Introduction to line sketching techniques
- 00:25 What is a good pen?
- 01:48 Pen Test (3 ballpoint pens)
- 11:59 Exercise 1: Mastering The Overlap Technique
- 14:50 Exercise 2: ...
Video Tutorial Timestamps:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:32 #1 Ghost Drawing
- 05:37 #2 Perspective Lines
- 07:40 #3 Line Weight
- 08:10 #4 Axis of Symmetry
- 10:01 #5 Axis of Rotation
- 10:40 #6 Ruler Lines
- 11:42 #7 Vectors
- 14:07 #8 Ground Plane
- 15:51 #9 Contour ...
Procrastination is the silent assassin of dreams.
Many individuals desire instant results but shy away from exploring the path to achieve them.
This raises a crucial question: Do they truly want it?
Tip 1: Don't Let Your Dreams Paralyze YouDreams are powerful, but they can be deceptive.
They create an illusory world of success ...
During my first year of design school,
I had a classmate who did not dare to draw in public or even show her work to anyone. She felt FEAR...
Today, I want to share with you
How to Overcome the Fear of Criticism as a Young Designer.
If you too, tend to hide your sketches, while you are eager to progress,
the lack of feedback might strongly handicap ...
Hi Sketcher!
If you have decided to become a Designer, you might want to create a better world. 🙂
Today we discover the art of creating products that captivate hearts and minds.
In 'How Designers Create Products People Love!' article,
we explore how designers think differently, balancing innovation with relevance.
Learn to craft both useful and emotionally resonant products
by ...
Hi, Product Design Sketcher!
Ready to develop your sketching skills and imagination?
Today,
I share with you a super easy sketching technique to draw your own products even if you are a beginner!
For that, this technique will use the Cylinder as a reference.
We will modify it and create variations to create mainly organic forms and designs.
That's great!
You decided to start learning how to draw.
But you wonder how to draw anything you ever wanted?
Naturally,
you copy designers or artists you like,
but it is not easy to make good drawings as a beginner.
An unfair amount of your ...
When we love drawing, I believe we have the DNA of a geek.
We got to learn plenty of sketching techniques, tips and tricks to be able to draw from our imagination.
Today, I have prepared a very specific tutorial on How to draw sections on Spheres and Ellipsoids.
With this, you ...
I receive messages from new readers
about "How they regretted stopping drawing".
Are you in that case too?
We all have busy lives and it can be tough to find time or motivation to draw regularly.
That's why I wanted to share some tips on how you can build a durable drawing habit without forcing yourself.
One of the first things I learned at my design school, as a beginner designer,
is that presentation matters in Industrial Design.
Yes, you have to convey your ideas by showing visually how a product works, how is it made, and how to use it...
but also, your sketches need to promote your ideas.
Today I show you 6 easy tips and ...
We saw previously at the How to Draw Cast Shadow using PARALLEL source light (such as the sun).
Today let's see more about DIVERGING source light (such as 1 or multiple projectors).
The “Diverging source light” would fit better for objects you could hold in your hand for example.
How to draw Cast shadows with Diverging source light easily! 1. Draw ...
- Does your drawing look heavy, clumsy, and overwhelming?
- Maybe you are drawing too bold.
- Today I show you how to draw with Bold Lines (Line weight)!
Most beginners start drawing with a bold "monoline".
They use only 1 pen pressure, and ...
How to draw a sphere like a designer, in 1-minute video only!
I show you how you can sketch a sphere in just 3 seconds.
Why?
Because learning how to draw fast allows you as a Designer to drop your ideas instantaneously,
so you can share your ideas and get feedback from ...
You want to become a Shoe Designer,
but it sounds too ambitious and you may have doubts like:
- Am I legit to become a Shoe Designer?
- I think I'm no special. I can't even draw...
- Am I wrong pursuing a dream?
Today, we knock out these doubts away with Marina Aperribay.
She is a 26 years old Shoe designer. (And ...
The Art of Sketching Sneakers: Unlock Your Design Creativity
In the beginning,
it took me very long to figure out how to draw sneakers.
I was trying to guess a miracle method through infinite trial and error.
I remember how I could copy existing shoes,
but I came to create ...
Do you want to learn how to draw?
It becomes overwhelming pretty fast, right?
We have no idea how to start!
Today,
I share with you 4 tips that helped me when I was a beginner student at my Design school.
Something happened this morning that inspired me for today's Motivation ...
As a beginner,
you compare your "bad sketches" to the great designers you admire.
- Some days, their work boosts your motivation!
- But some other days, you try, fail, and feel at the bottom of Everest mountain...
- It's hard ...
Do you feel fed up with copying others?
Do you wonder how to start drawing the right way?
Adrian wants to draw character designs.
He sent me a message telling me how his drawing could be pretty cool when he traced drawings,
but when it came to creating from scratch, nothing came out.
But without reference,
he ...
- Are you afraid of drawing?
- Do your sketches look amateur for months or even years? :
- Do you feel your sketches look flat, boring, and have no personality? : /
You might need to level up your quality of lines.
Surprisingly, what I teach my students of Sketch Like The Pros,
is ultimately not looking for the ...
- 00:11 How to draw basic forms in 3D is easy!
- 00:28 Sketching Workshop format for beginners
- 01:01 The 3 basic shapes of Squid Game (Square, Triangle, and Circle)
- 01:15 How to draw the four 3D forms (Cube, Pyramid, Cylinder, and Sphere)
- 02:05 Draw from 2d shapes into 3D volumes
- 02:31 ...
Hey Design Sketchers!
Today we draw a defibrillator, as part of being able to draw anything.
So we're going to see the four steps that I use.
So welcome to the DesignSketchbook.com
After starting warm up with drawing some circles.
Let's go ahead!
I start with ...
Most beginners fail due to a misconception about drawing.
We tend to admire artists drawing portraits with such talent that we copy their techniques for Product design. However, it will, unfortunately, make you fail.
- 00:00 Start
- 00:06 Let's draw a defibrillator
- 00:27 Study Medical care design
- 01:17 MISTAKE 1 | START WITH ...
Are you a perfectionist?
Did you know that personality traits slow down your progress?
Today I show you my secret sketching technique so you draw with your feelings and draw more ideas fast!
Start practicing this technique daily, and you will improve faster!
How to Draw Sneakers "Fast & Dirty"! (7min14)- 00:25 Draw with a thick nib
- 01:12 Start drawing ...
Today we practice real products from SONY (or any favorite brand of yours like Bose, or Parrots)!
I want you to put your newly acquired knowledge about cylinders with fun!
Sometimes it is not easy to sit and draw - avoiding distraction.
Just now, I ...
Do you end drawing always the same thing?
You can't figure out how to draw new forms?
The good news is that anyone can learn to become creative.
I believe you might also face these creative blocks as a designer enthusiast:
- You can't draw new forms without reference pictures? ...
When I started as a beginner Product designer,
I always wondered how professional sketchers draw so fast and so well!
One of their main secrets is drawing these imaginary lines called: Contour lines.
Before starting, remember to claim your FREE copy of the Designer Starter Kit here
How to draw Contour Lines | Tips & ...
Did you know Designers could make Food designs?
| remember food design was one of our school projects in my 1st year of Product design school.
It was so much fun!
BONUS: You can download the printable tutorial file at the end of the article.
How to Draw Japanese Skewers ...
Being an artist or a designer can be stressful and that affects our creativity.
I show you how you can deal with it to become a "Good Stress".
- Not confident? Yes! You are on the right path!
- "Good" and "Bad stress" are both your friends
- All professional designers started a beginner
- Use ...
Emmanuel struggles to find time to draw.
Sometimes, he stops for days or weeks, and it feels like a hurdle to go back to drawing.
Let's see how we can help him hack his mind to draw daily!
Emmanuel asked me: "How to commit to drawing every day?"
When we learn something new, we put a cap written "STUDENT" ...
Drop academic school and go to a design school instead.
It sounds crazy, right?
But if you're looking for a career change, why not try it?
You'll learn new skills, meet people who share your interests, and get paid to do what you love.
You don't have to feel like a black sheep?
It's maybe the time to refocus on your ...
Learning how to draw mecs is fascinating for many designers.
I am a fan of Transformers, Gundam, Star Wars... but drawing the mechs was crazy hard!
Till I figure out it would be essential to start drawing the skeleton first.
Adobe is a most well know company for creative software for designers.
However, it's expensive. Today I wanna share with you an alternative and an extra software I discovered for fun!
In the previous article, we saw 4 apps for iPad for artists and designers.
Today, I share with you 3 software for Mac:
- 2 software alternatives to Adobe ...
I'm hunting for new apps for artists and designers to spice up my learning journey.
It's a great feeling when you upgrade your skills using an iPad!
I searched for new sketching apps for my iPad, Macbook, and also Oculus Quest2.
Let me share with you my recommendations for the day!
It's not a complete ...
Hey Sketchers!
Today, we're diving into "10 Tips to Keep Up as an Industrial Design Student" – because let's face it, we all want to rock our design journey, right?
Remember that we're all "creative dreamers" here.
But as future industrial designers, our awesome job is to create a better world for people.
It's not always easy, and you'll ...
Hi Sketchers!
Are your sketching lines feels clumsy?
Let's start to enhance your drawing skills rapidly by focusing on your line quality.
After this video, you will be able to draw straight lines freehand!
Today, we improve your sketching skills with these
four easy-to-practice techniques for drawing straight ...
Ready to take your first step toward becoming an artist or a designer?
These 7 essential tips on how to draw can instantly get you on the right track!
Let's start drawing now!
This morning, Kavita (Seattle, Washington) sent me a message.
She loves sketching and dreams of her own footwear business!
Her husband bought a little sketchbook and a pencil for ...
How fast do your skills in Design progress?
- As you know, there is no "magic miracle" that will make you become a great designer in a day.
- However, there are solutions to reach your goal and rise your level much faster."
- Let me share with you 12 Tips to speed up your progress that I discovered when I was ...
If you too dream of sketching when you travel, follow me during that amazing journey in Vietnam
where I create a travel sketchbook meeting local artists.
I was on national TV!
I was invited to a national TV SHOW called:
VIETNAM DISCOVERY where I made a Travel Sketchbook!
Louis wrote me an email.
He's a young student in Mechanical engineering. (And dream of a Product design career.)
He feels pretty bored at school and doesn't do well in class.
He's so disinterested that passing his 3rd-year might be tough...
Do you feel shy, and hesitant to draw to show your idea?
You may wonder how to build your confidence?
I am pretty excited to share with you something only a few know about...
It matters more than anything (even more than your sketching skills) to succeed:
Build your Self-Confidence.
Let's cover this today in the 8 Tips to Become a Confident designer!
...
What you draw does not look alike your ideas?
I've prepared a simple tutorial for all beginners who have difficulties drawing from imagination.
I show you that "Guessing" is not the proper way to draw.
Drawing the right way is about the method I show you step-by-step.
If you want to know how to use your imagination to draw, you need to ...
Wonder how is it to be a successful product designer?
This morning, let's Draw the Future with Michael DiTullo! We share an exclusive designer interview!
- Today I have a special designer guest that matters to me: Michael Di Tullo himself
The first time I heard about Michael was when ...
I had the great honor to chat with Dwayne Vance for this exclusive Designer interview!
Together we discover How to become a toy designer from his amazing creative journey.
He shares with us the winning mindset to build up to succeed at becoming a toy designer.
How to Become a Toy Designer | Dwayne Vance’s Journey What is a Toy ...
Are you a beginner sketcher?
You need to build a "success mindset". All start with building a drawing routine. I show you how to stick to it.
First of all,
You don't need yearsto learn how to sketch.
But ...
Do you think of a career as a Product designer? But you wonder about the competition?
I share with you the Competitive Edge to Becoming a Designer.
- Legit question.
- Aren't you afraid of the Bullshit job?
- How high is the competition to become a Designer? ...
Most beginners struggle with sketching and ignore Iterative drawing.
This is why some evolve faster and you wonder why.
You absolutely need to learn drawing with the right designer mindset from start.
- How long to get a good flow of sketching?
- Master rule: Iterate
- Get out of your comfort zone
- Stay humble
- Take ...
No more doubt about how to start your sketches.
Today, I decompose my sketching tutorials into bite-size steps.
You learn the "Lego Block Technique"
It is essential to learn how to draw with simple techniques
to progress fast and draw with efficiency.
This is how your mind gains clarity, and you increase your skills like crazy!
Unlock Your Creative Potential with ...
More important than drawing, you need to build your character to succeed as a Product designer. Discover if you have what it takes!
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Successful Designer- Create your happiness
- Always look at the positive side
- Courage is your key
- Pursuit of happiness
- Start fighting now
No matter how good you ...
"You can't have a career in Art. It's a hobby."
This belief needs to be strongly demystified. I show you how it is possible to make it a beautiful career.
- Art is not a career... Really?
- "Work" meant "Torture" in French.
- The world needs you as a designer.
- We ...
Are you thinking about Sketching Daily (or at least more often)?
Let's see the 8 benefits to draw anytime without pressure and happiness.
At the end of this article,
you may feel inspired to start drawing daily by tomorrow or even today! : )
- Take it easy.
- Green sketching.
- Never get ...
Have you ever wondered how to draw a realistic glass reflection?
Check out this step-by-step guide to learn the beginner technique in no time!
I show you an easy and fast sketching technique for product designers.
Draw Glass Reflection with These Easy StepsI like to go to shopping malls to find plenty of design ideas for free!
Today I ...
Industrial design beginners can learn to draw spheres with cast shadows quickly and easily!
With my simple and straightforward drawing tutorial, achieve your goals in no time—let’s get started now!
- Draw a circle
- Draw the cast shadow with an ellipse
- Draw hatching for the shadow
- Draw 3d volumes with 2 ...
Give your art projects a boost of creativity by blending historical designs with modern visions.
Follow this sketching video to draw a girl from an Asian tribe and see the results!
- Find a cozy cafe
- Look for inspiration in historical fashion
- Find a comfortable seat
- Learn from the past to create ...
Are you struggling to fit artistic practice into a busy life?
Discover 2 simple but effective TIPS to improve your drawing skills
and incorporate them into "in-between moments" of your day.
Expand your sketching ability by understanding how to use lines expressively!
Learn this artful skill of line-weight that designers apply in all their drawings with my easy-to-follow guide.
Unlock your creativity now!
How to draw with line-weight
- Draw with 2 pens: 1 thin, 1thick
- Part 1 How to draw Line-weight
- Part 1.1 Bold the lines opposite the sun
- Part ...
Unleash your creative abilities as an industrial designer with this concept artist tutorial!
Boost drawing skills and discover new ways of designing with tips to push limits and increase memory bank.
- Warm-up your hand
- Test your color ...
I've just arrived at the new Taco restaurant: "TACO DEL SOL"
They have such a great skull logo! I couldn't resist drawing it!
I always keep my ballpoint pen in my pocket ready to draw anytime.
While waiting for my taco to arrive, I want to show you how to draw this 2D illustration into 3 dimensions drawing.
It's a simple ...
Stop struggling with aches and pains when drawing outside!
Learn professional techniques on how to maintain proper standing posture for hours of comfortable outdoor artwork.
You love going out drawing urban sketching, statues in a museum, people in the street, do product observation in shops...
But you struggle to draw on the go?
Need help finding the perfect ballpoint pen for drawing?
Check out our expert tips! I show you how to pick a pen that suits your unique needs.
5 Expert Tips on How to Find the Perfect Ballpoint Pen for Drawing
- Draw something real
- A good pen doesn't blob
- Look for a wide sensitivity of the pen pressure
- Get a ...
Not sure how to draw ellipses freehand?
Follow this easy video tutorial and learn the steps for drawing perfect ellipses fast and great!
"I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once,
but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”
- Bruce Lee
Discover how to bring your products to life with the help of simple cylindrical formulas.
Follow these 4 sketching tips and start drawing cylinders today!
- TIP 1 Draw with a Papermate Flair M
- TIP 2 The minor axis is your symmetry axis!
- TIP 3 The 3 steps to drawing "cylindrical forms" ...
Make the most of your drawing time by using the thumbnail sketching technique
and get ready to masterfully draw a range of backpack designs!
- TIP 1 Start by drawing basic forms
- TIP 2 Ask for feedback early
- TIP 3 Brainstorm ideas
- TIP 4 Use underlay to save time! ...
Admitted into art & design school? Congratulations!
Here are some tips and tricks on how to make the most out of each and every class throughout your studies.
- Mind shift 1: Allow you to screw-up
- Mindshift 2: Ask for help
- Mind shift 3: Compare your performance within the timelines (instead of comparing with others).
- Mind shift 4: Look for progress, not perfection.
- Mind Shift 5: Examine your belief.
It's Chou-Tac,
I'm very happy to have this conversation with you about Industrial Design.
I received a series of 7 questions from Jimmy Huynh who has also a YouTube channel about Industrial Design.
And he also shared these questions with other YouTube channel designers.
- Industrial Design is a fairly uncommon field. How did you ...
Product designers can't wait for ideas to fall from the sky.
Let me share with you a trick to conquer creative blocks and generate hundreds of creative ideas!
- How to beat the Blank page syndrome?
- Copy to learn Product Design Sketching
- A trick to kickstart your drawing
- Mix your inspirations
It's raining.
I stay ...
Want to live a life of purpose? Discover 6 easy steps to give your daily life an exciting twist!
Change your mindset about errors and begin building the strength for new achievements right now!
- "How to become Successful Extraordinary."
- Grow your emotional intelligence
- Learn how to ...
Love carrying your iPad Pro around for drawing?
Utilize it to the fullest by creating realistic sketches of people in cafes and other places. Here's how I draw many of them with loose lines!
Hello sketcher!
I show you the time-lapse of today's sketching session at a cafe called Phuc Long in Ho Chi Minh City.
I took a cup ...
Learn the secrets of overcoming procrastination so that you can finally unlock your potential for creativity and achieve your dreams. Read on for more!
How to stop procrastination and start to draw now How to Start Drawing now | Overcoming Procrastination- The reptilian brain
- Fear is an illusion
- Ready to live with regrets?
- "Just Do It!"
- The mind hack ...
Unlock your creativity with this Creative Doodle Technique.
Learn how to draw a bag in just 4 steps with this helpful tutorial for the Concept app on iPad Pro!
How to start drawing anything better in 4 steps | the Random Product technique: https://www.thedesignsketchbook.com/tip-138-how-to-start-drawing-anything-better-in-4-steps-with-the-random-product-technique/
...
Fighting isolation blues?
Use this downtime to concentrate and channel your energy into creative drawing sessions.
Check out our guide on how to do it right!
When I ask my friends how things going with
the confinement due to Covid-19, they told me:
And Yes, I agree ...
Elevate your sketching skills with an iPad pencil in art galleries!
Get ready to bring your sketches from paper to reality in museums!
Hello Design Sketchers!
I was in quarantine for 14 days in a military camp in Vietnam.
My 76 years old dad is living in Ho Chi Minh. And I couldn't be with him.
Lucky I have the ...
Ready to bring your industrial design sketches to life?
Follow these 24 sketching tips and learn how to start drawing from a reference picture. Check this out!
Today, I share with you
how to start drawing from a reference picture
and create your ...
Want to stand out from the crowd in an art & design school?
I help you become part of the top 10% of students in no time. Read it now to find out how!
- TIP 1 Build your Growth mindset
- TIP 2 Master the ...
Struggling to get your schoolwork done?
This easy trick breaks through procrastinating homework and gives you the power of momentum to actually finish your projects before the deadline.
- The power of momentum
- 5 min Mind-trick to kickstart your design project
- You get hooked! (Binge-Drawing)
Today,
I wanna give you a simple trick ...
Get creative with sneaker designs!
This video teaches you how to take static sketches and turn them into dynamic masterpieces using ballpoint pen techniques. Check it out now!
- From Static to dynamic Sneaker Sketch Design
- Draw Sneakers in 2 phases
- Know the basics of sneaker drawing
- Don't look for ...
Whatever the design project you’re working on,
one of the most important aspects to consider is data safety.
It is essential to back up your workstation.
Backing up your work gives you certain assurance
in case some unexpected issue like a faulty driver occurs and can save you a lot of trouble.
Today I experienced this very issue with ...
It's time to stop waiting for fortune favors, take control of your success!
Discover how by focusing on following things you love and giving it all with strong energy, chance will find its way into your story.
- Are successful people lucky?
- Which side are you?
- Make your own luck!
- Plant a seed now ...
Unsure how to make your dream design job application stand out?
I show you exactly what it takes to be successful in the design industry. Find out today!
3 TIPS to stand out for your design job application.
- Beat stress with excitement!
- Apply only for your top 1 or 3 companies you love.
- No job opening. So what? ...
Unlock the secrets of successful artists with our top picks for art and design books - each one beginning with "THE ART OF..." Get an exclusive sneak peek here!
Chou-Tac at Merlion, SingaporeLast weekend I went on a very short trip to Singapore with my dad.
I went to my favorite bookstore: KINOKUNIYA at Orchard road.
As usual,
I ...
Ready to learn how to draw a USB charger on your iPad? Follow this tutorial and use Morpholio Trace App to draw a perfect product to learn proportion, round edges, and round corners.
- Download Morpholio Trace (Sketching app for designers)
- Download the Designer Starter Kit (Free book for beginners)
Are you looking for ways to increase your efficiency as a designer?
Try these easy tips to help you disconnect, stay focused, and avoid procrastination.
- Beware of Social Distraction.
- TIP 1 Don't find the time. Create it.
- TIP 2 Stop your phone notifications.
- TIP 3 Preselect the information you consume. ...
Learn how to draw organic forms with this helpful sketching tutorial.
Take on the challenge and learn the basics of product design sketching, using Philips electric shaver as your canvas!
How to Draw an Electric Shaver Philips! (Pilot Twin Marker) in 17minutes!
Hello guys!
I am working on the release date of my course: Sketch Like The Pros. I will ...
Don't make the mistake of trying to reinvent the wheel learning how to draw product design:
- Learn how to copy with the Copy-Doodle Technique!
- Progress faster and soon create original products of your own.
One of the "Superpowers" of a ...
This morning,
I went to the World Coffee Museum at Buon Ma Thuot, the capital of Da Lak (Vietnam).
It has a small-town feel and I liked it so much!
The architectural design of the museum is sensual with its curvy shape. Isn't it?
You can see in the picture below ...
Do you struggle with product design sketching?
Draw the Y-Axis into your design process – it's an easy way to take your sketches from flat to dynamic!
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Hey guys,
Welcome to thedesignsketchbook.com.
(Drawing with Concept App) DRAWING THE JOBY TRIPOD on ...
Get ready for better sketches with iPad Pro and Concepts app!
This beginner video gives you the sketching Tips and techniques to create beautiful designs from scratch.
Let's get started!
Download Concepts app here for iPad Pro or Windows Microsoft.
The basic version is free, and is already very complete!
You can purchase a membership or ...
Spend a peaceful night sketching session and unleash new ideas!
Learn all the tips and tricks for successful midnight sketches for your industrial design projects!
Last night,
I was sketching a few concept art at midnight, looking for creative ideas.
I am new to the app CONCEPTS APP.
When you are used to your own sketching apps,
it can be a bit ...
Artists and Designers, get motivated this October with Productober!
- #Productober is a 31-day drawing challenge, inspired by the successful Inktober yearly event.
- Amateurs and pros can participate by coming up with creative interpretations of each day’s topic.
- Get inspired today!
Productober was inspired by Inktober yearly event.
...
- Discover how to turn luck into a skill and upgrade your career prospects!
- Get ahead of the crowd now!
When you are a design student or a freelance,
you need self-discipline to get things done.
No one is going to discipline you on your time management
to deliver quality work on the dead line.
You have no one to make sure you'll respect the deadline.
You finish your task last ...
Hi Sketchers!
I wanna share with you a simple TIP,
yet essential for your drawing routine as a designer.
Do you listen to music when you draw?
If yes, what's your favorite selection to find concentration and gain in productivity?
Tell us in the comments!
While music can be distracting, I realize ...
Hello !!
If you are a designer or a student designer.
What does your friend, and family think about your activity?
What are the questions people ask about your job?
You realize the same questions come up.
There are plenty of clichés about you as a designer.
I dig today for you the 7 clichés I hear the most from (non-designer) people I ...
I ...
Hello!
How are you today?
Become the best sketcher you can be with the "90 DESIGN TIP-A-DAY Challenge"! Take advantage of this exclusive drawing challenge, full of motivation and inspiration to help kickstart your creative journey.
I feel pumped by this new project I prepare for you at the Design Sketchbook blog!
It is called the "90 DESIGN TIP-A-DAY Challenge!"
To learn how to sketch,
the ...
My student from my course Sketch Like The Pros, Oliver Esther recommended a new sketching software called: SKETCHA. (available in Apple Store.) And I decided to give it a try by drawing a NIKE shoe!
Today I show you how I sketched a sneaker on iPAD with Sketcha!
UPDATE: I added below some Artificial Intelligence render to my Nike ...
Hello ! How are you doing today?
Today is the 2nd part of:
"Are you making these excuses to procrastinate at drawing?"
(You can find the PART 1 here.)
As an inspiring designer,
you dream is to create a better life for people.
You want to draw your own ideas and show them to the world !
You want to make awesome products!
You want to ...
Hello ! It's Chou-Tac,
If you want to learn a language, learn playing piano,
guitar or practicing a martial art.
You need passion and patience to succeed.
And it is the same for drawing.
It looks tough when we start something new.
But the good news is there is a first steppingstone
from where you'll start an exponential growth.
you need to have: It is your Speed of sketching. That's why I'm going to help you with today by teaching you how to draw Hatching. I draw Hatching in all my sketches:
Faster you draw, more ideas you can drop ...
To make sure you receive news on the launch of the Sneaker Sketching course, make sure to Register to the blog! 🙂
It took me 10 hours and 30 minutes of sketching to complete the 7-meter canvas in 4 days. It's an amazing experience I recommend you to do once in a while to sit, focus, and enjoy drawing ...
Hello ! It's Chou-Tac,
It's 11am here in France. And before going to gym, I wanted to announce that this week: I am starting a 7 meters of "Sneaker Sketching Challenge" ! Yes ! it is about 4 times my height ! Ohoh !! (I am 1,80m) A while ago I even did a 18 meters roll of Concept Art Sketching Challenge in ...
Ready to be an artist?
Learn these 10 easy drawing ideas and tips for starting your sketchbook.
You will make sketching easier and more enjoyable daily. Hop onboard and start drawing now!
If you wonder "How to start a sketchbook",
my friend Daniel shares his Top 10 drawing recommendations.
In design sketching, all start by drawing cubes.
In helps you to better visualize objects in 3D from imagination.
Today I show you step-by-step how to draw a cube (1-point perspective) easily.
Pretty often perspective can become overwhelming for beginners.
There are so many lines going here and there that you ...
Hello !
It’s Chou-Tac,
Today I got a Designer creative routine for you to implement daily.
So you'll generate thousands of new ideas !
I am writing to you from the 24-hours Automatic laundrymat. My clothes are turning in the machine like inside an infinite rollercoaster. It's pretty hypnotic.
When I see the colourful clothes rolling, it reminds me when ...
Ola from Madrid, in Spain!
Sometimes, we lack inspiration.
We wonder what to draw and we face the blank page.
Junior artists to seniors artists, we all search for creative ideas.
How to be more creative daily is our topic of the day with my friend Renata Lahalle.
Today I would like to share with you an inspiring discussion I had. While many parents push their kids to become a Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer… I met a mom who support her son’s interest for drawing to become a Designer.
But before sharing with you the 2 main reasons she do so, let’s see why many parents may not support ...
Drawing quickly is an important skill for a creative thinker!
Learn sketching tips and techniques from designers to help you draw quickly and creatively anywhere you go!
Hello from Japan!
I am in Tokyo, it is one of my favorite cities in the world!
My friends and I are at a shopping mall where together we'll do an exercise of "Observation ...
Do you dream of starting your own Designer sketchbook?
Here are 21 useful tips to help you make your designs stand out above the rest!
During one of my recent trips to Spain,
I met Antonio who is one of the students of my online course Sketch Like The Pros.
Antonio did show me one-to-one his sketchbook, and he generously accepted ...
Take the lead with your portfolio application to Art Center College of Design.
Learn the advice and winning tips from David Salow in this interview!
Interview with David Salow,
Director of international recruitment at Art Center College of Design
START
(0:00) Hey guys!
How are you doing?
Today, I’m pretty ...
A cube is a 6-sided 3D form like a dice or a Rubik's cube.
Artists and industrial designers learn how to draw in perspective drawing a series of cubes from any angles.
It helps to build their 3 dimension visualization skill.
So they can learn how to draw any products with good proportions.
Perspective can scare many beginners.
However, if we ...
Today we meet Guillaume Bouvet in Lyon, France.
He shares with us how a Custom-Made Furniture Designer works with wood.
He will give us an essential lesson for any industrial designer.
If you love working with wood and designing furniture, you might want to see that. 🙂
I remember, when I was a student in my design school,most students only rely ...
Hi sketching lovers!
Do you start design sketching?
Today I want to answer a question that I got from Omar on Instagram,
who wants to know how to get started in design sketching.
This is a very common question that I get a lot, and I'm happy to share some ...
Before starting, if you are making your first steps in perspective,
I invite you to download the Designer Starter Kit made for beginners.
Then, practice these two easy tutorials on Perspective below:
...
Hello Sketcher!
Today I am in London visiting my friends and student: Vietdong,
He is one of my new beginner student of Sketch Like The Pros.
We are going to do a quick demo giving you
9 sketching tips for beginners, drawing a Power bank. 🙂
Okay. So I'm with VietDong in London, we are going to try, so ...
I received a message from Christopher.
He's a woodworker and is fed up making drawings as "if somebody sits on them".
I made a beginner video about:
How to Go from Flat Sketches to 3D Volumes!
Next week, I will prepare some product design ...
Transcript below
Hey guys
Welcome to the "Sketching Mini-Tutos"!
Sketching from Chouchou from me, Chou-Tac.
So how to draw an infinity of products using ellipses and cylinders.
Alright,
we are going to draw some quick doodles right here
to see what we can draw.
So here are the ...
I'm very happy to show you this easy perspective exercise that will expand your 3D vision skills! 🙂
- Any designer or artist needs to draw well in 3D. Here is a great start to give you confidence.
- I call this the "Move the Dot Technique"!
- It's something I feel is super fun.
- I love to do it as a ...
Hello!
It’s Chou-Tac,
I remember how important it was for me to be inspired by other students to boost my motivation. Because I wanted to reach their level, I was drawing more often and keep looking at what techniques they were using.
This is why today, I would like to introduce you to Kasra Sadeghian, who has been sketching a ...
If you want to improve fast and make a change, get ready for the CUBE MANIA CHALLENGE!
We are gonna draw a LOT of cubes following the simple and easy techniques I’ll show you stroke by stroke.
They are so simple that anyone can understand them and put them into practice on the spot.
Yesterday we saw Part 1 of the Cube Mania challenge.
We get familiar with drawing cubes in a 2-point perspective, but also how to draw them in all directions!
If you are a true beginner, remember to download the Designer Starter Kit!
to start drawing in perspective step-by-step.
My nose is running, so sorry if you may hear my voice a bit like a duck 🦆in the video!
Today,
It is time to progress even further on the last part of the CUBE MANIA CHALLENGE (Part 3/3). Let's train your quality of lines like the pros and build ...
Hi guys,
I have just received an happy email from Parker, who is a member of my course Sketch Like The Pros. With great motivation and work, he now becomes one of the Top sketcher of his class ! YahoO !!
How did he achieved this ?
Here are some TIPS:
First,
When Parker acquire new sketching techniques, he looks ...
Hello Design Sketchers!
I received an email from Pio Tran about which software to learn to become an industrial designer.
There is no unique answer to this.
However, here is my response.
First of all,
depending on which field you choose among industrial design,
you may need more 2D software type than 3D software.
Vice versa.
For example,
as ...
Hello from Osaka !
I am travelling with my good friend Eliane and her big family in Japan. We are a group of 10 people travelling all over Japan ! :). Last night, we arrived at a new apartment near Namba area, we rented for few days. After unpacking my things, I sat on the sofa, Switch ON my Samsung ...
Hello! It's Chou-Tac,
How are you doing today? I know how we all have a busy life, and how many beginners have little time to pursue their passion for sketching. Have you ever said: "I have no time to draw." - "I feel guilty, I procrastinate and stagnate." "Damn... I wish I could make it !"... Let me help you ...
Hello ! It's Chou-Tac,
How things going today ? At noon, I met Eugene and his wife Mandy for lunch at Ho Chi Minh City. They are such a lovely couple. Vietnam is the 3rd country I met in real life people who follow the Design Sketchbook blog. It's meaningful to me and I feel closer to my readers and ...
Hello! It's Chou-Tac
How are you today? Last day I was at Panam, a French pub in Ho Chi Minh owned and driven by my franco-viet friends Khiem and Remy. I enjoy going there to chill and eat Kebab. They make the greatest Kebab in town with amazing Belgium fries. YUM !! When you reach inside, you can expect ...
Hello! It's Chou-Tac
A lot of designers happened to be introvert (included me), and we may suffer from not being able to socialize with people as easy as we would like to.
Networking is not natural for us. Let me share with you a simple trick I practice that starts giving results for me. 🙂Have you ever met nice ...
Hello guys from Vietnam !
How are you doing today ? Here is pretty rainy (Raining season), and I just came back from lunch.I am thinking to start sharing with you more about my daily inspiration thoughts or inspiration as a product designer.
As I believe that design sketching techniques are just one piece of the puzzle.
Creativity, an ...
Hello, Design Sketchers!
Too many beginners are afraid of sketching, being afraid of what other people may think.
They feel so ashamed of showing their 'ugly drawings' they don't even want to draw at all!
It's like: I feel ...
Today let's see how to draw contour lines. Your first steps, the easy way!
With this simple technique, you will draw any volume super fast.
Your speed of sketching is essential for a designer to develop his ideas smoothly and communicate them fast.
I am Chou-Tac. So welcome to the Design Sketchbook.
Before getting started, I ...
I have received a video from Jasper who is a student of ...
Today is my great pleasure to introduce you Noah Sussman, sports product designer for UVEX Sports in Germany. (Formerly at Adidas)
I met Noah when both of us used to work at Adidas Headquarters at Herzo.
I was working in the footwear department and Noah in the accessory department.
Once a year Adidas organizes a huge design project where they ...
like Edward Eyth who worked on projects for Disney and Marvel! Learn his trade secrets and create incredible concepts. I am especially amazed because he did the concept design for the movie “Back to the Future II!! I was born in the '80s and like many of you, that movie ...
Hello ! Hello ! It's ChouTac,
How are you ? It's Saturday, and Saturday is a Happy Day ! Why ? Because tomorrow is Sunday : D
Today, I got a little survey for you: https://goo.gl/forms/hOhjfzpaFci86fpM2
I believe we can achieve anything being happy. However, when we are beginner at something, we tend to see more the tough side and ...
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- The Ergotron is an LCD monitor arm that ...
- The Ergotron is an LCD monitor arm that ...
Seeking inspiration for industrial design portfolio pieces?
Look no further than this list of 4 exceptional websites for designers to create great mood boards!
As an industrial designer,
inspirational websites for designers help to form unique concepts
that we had to present effectively on our portfolio or client presentation.
1 quality picture says more than 1000 words.
When I ...
Today is sunny and happy like I love!
I've prepared for you a step-by-step video tutorial about:
The 3 basic forms of Design Sketching you absolutely need to know.
- The cube
- The sphere
- The cylinder
Remember, every complex form, product, character or environment will start with one of these forms.
Why? Because a secret of advanced sketching is to always start with simple forms to ...
Hey guys,
Many of you told me it's valuable to discover more about the profession of a Product designer - knowing more about the real life out there after your design school.
Today, I am very happy to introduce you my friend, Vincent Védie. We are good friends and he has been my classmate for 4 years at CREAPOLE-ESDI in Paris.
Vincent ...
If you pay attention around you,
most industrial products have round edges.
Look at your Macbook, phone, markers, camera, television...
all have rounded borders.
Today,
I give you an easy tutorial in a video on how to draw them in perspective,
so you can already start drawing so many products!
It's so simple!
It all starts from looking at things flat in 2D.
If your drawings are flat,
or you have difficulties to visualise in 3 dimensions,
you need to practice this beginner tutorial.
Learning how to draw is all about dividing cubes in perspective.
Any artist or designer need to learn it to draw with good proportions.
I have prepared for you a cool VIDEO ...
Drawing shoes is now easier than ever!
Follow my 1-minute tutorial and learn how to draw a Nike shoe with 7 simple steps!
HOW TO DRAW NIKE SHOE EASY (Nike Air Max)
We discovered How to become a Footwear designer with Mr. Bailey from Concept Kicks,
I thought you might want to draw your first shoe design!
To get ...
Hello Sneaker Sketchers!
Today, we're diving into Mr. Bailey's journey
and discovering how his experience full of perseverance
and passion can guide you on 'How to Become a Shoe Designer'.
This interview holds a special place in my heart.
As a Product Design student, I was captivated by the incredible sneaker sketches Mr. Bailey shared on his blog ...
x y z axis helps you visualize in 3 dimensions.
You will draw cubes from any viewpoint and from any direction and we are going to get this x y z axis to help you to better visualize.
So, you can see also ...
HOW TO DRAW A CAMERA | GO PRO | BALLPOINT PEN SKETCHING
Hello!
I often receive messages of aspiring designerswho do not dare to sketch and are worried about making mistakes. To help you overcome this fear, I am giving a 7-day sketching challenge to my ...
Sometimes we feel like a genius when an idea pop in our mind.
- However, should you trust that first idea that fast?
- Will you regret afterwards?
Let me share with you how I discovered the first idea is so often Toxic.
Teachers: "Do not stop at your first idea."As a young student,
it was tough ...
Tap into your creative side and learn how to sketch in just five minutes.
My easy to follow 4 steps tutorial sketching on a Starbucks napkin!
This afternoon,
I stop for a while at a cafe Paul to sketch.
I am preparing the next week's course of [Sketch like the Pros].
And I wanna show you that: Anybody can Sketch!
- ...
How do you Draw product design from scratch?
Learn step-by-step how to draw simple forms and turn them into professional products with this video tutorial for beginner designers.
There are 3 easy designs to draw and practice now!
Hey guys, I'm Chou-Tac.
Product design is all about taking simple forms and adding detail to them.
Today, we cover easy forms ...
Hello Sketchers!
I am preparing the reopening of
the Registration of Sketch Like The Pros Design course.
To help you build your motivation and self-confidence,
I want to show you that:
Anyone who starts as a true-beginner can succeed.
No matter your age and initial skill.
Lucas is a great example as a 15 year old student only.
Lucas Hippolyte (15yo) - 3 ...
as an Industrial designer | 13 TIPS
A designer is "like a cow".
He needs to produce new ideas at demand.
- Some days you feel inspired. Awesome!
- But some other days, your brain feels flat like a deflated balloon.
Totally not awesome if your dead line is coming fast like a bullet train! ...
How to draw ellipses in perspective step-by-step.
Learning to draw isn't an innate skill.
Many people mistakenly believe that drawing ability is something you're born with.
This misconception can create mental barriers to learning. (Trying to doodle a simple flower seems impossible for many.)
This article draws inspiration from Marc, a student in my "Sketch like the Pros" course.
Despite enrolling in the VIP feedback option, ...
Last November, the course Sketch like the Pros was launched.
I was glad to see how it gathers an infinite number of unique profiles who have all in common the passion for Design sketching.
Today I want to share with you the story of the youngest student of the course.
He's still a teen and already shows a high interest ...
Do you have trouble coming up with new ideas for your product designs?
This beginner's guide discusses how to use the Random Product Technique to draw unlimited random ideas!
Bonus: Light & Shadow tutorial with Photoshop at the end of the video.
How to Draw New Ideas with the Random Product TechniqueFeeling uninspired when drawing? Don't worry! ...
This week we saw:
To carry on your progress on your sketching daily routine,
let’s look at How to draw awesome circles!
Today we continue our beginner journey with the 2nd video of the series of 6
illustrating the Designer Starter Kit book
(If you do not have it yet, you can receive it for free here.
VIDEO 2/6
How to draw a perfect square.
If you have done well in the previous tutorial about How ...
Today, I share with you a simple solution to get started – and create that “spark of inspiration” to know what to draw. So you will fill that blank page with plenty of your drawings!
Yesterday, one of my students of my course Sketch Like The Pros asked me:
"I am making mistakes. Is it my fault?"
I answered telling him a story about "The cycling boy"
Do you mind if I share it with you as well? : )
| Do you remember the first day you tried to ride a bike?Me, I ...
- It’s fluid
- Smooth
- And I can play easily with the line weight.
When you start learning how to draw as a beginner, you study and practice basic rules of perspective, line of geometry, and simple shapes such as square, circles… and so on.
We are going to see something that will change your daily habit when you draw. At the end of the video, you ...
Today I show you a simple and powerful sketching technique
from product designers on How to draw transparent bottles easily.
It’s a powerful technique to learn because you can use the same method to draw any product that is also the “Revolution”.
(In other words, anything that the profile turns 360 degrees around a vertical axis ...
If you often wonder what to draw,
today, let’s look at a 4 steps tutorial that will help you draw anything in 3D!
It’s perfect training for those who face the Malediction of the Blank page, where you may face these challenges:
- No inspiration, no ideas
- Even if you have ideas, you can’t visualize them on paper.
- So you feel ...
Some of you told me about facing these 3 challenges when you start sketching:
- "My sketches don’t looks good"
- "It’s not easy to draw from imagination"
- "I lose my confidence and give up fast"
If you are a beginner in Product Design Sketching, this challenging situation is actually pretty common.
You feel that your sketches look bad, and ...
I was inspired by:
- My classmate who got higher skills with whom we shared the same table in sketching class to discuss techniques and design points.
- Comic, Manga, Concept art, animation artist...
- Painters, sculptors…
- The fashion school I used to join in Los Angeles during summer – we learned about the ...
David Zakarias-Weich asked me on the Design Sketchbook’s Facebook page about how I presented my sketches.
I share how important it is to engage your audience with Dynamic sketches.
It could be for an oral presentation, or for your portfolio, your drawings need to communicate your ideas, but also an emotion.
Q/ Why are trainers always drawn to that ...
Whether at school or in the industry, it’s an asset for a designer “to be unique”.
To be unique, some people think they rather keep there knowledge secrets to better shine. There is nothing wrong about it though. But I believe that sharing knowledge will get you shine much more in a long term. If one day your classmate needs ...
MARVEL – Contest of Champions For the TIP today, I would like to highlight a typical beginner mistake. Starting a sketch with the easiest or biggest ...
- Technology forecasting
- Material innovation
- Design competition
- Creative entrepreneurs…
Q: How to make an online portfolio?
Before starting,
I published an article for artists and designers
if you want to make your portfolio a Marketing Weapon.
Nowadays,
it’s super easy to publish a portfolio online.
There are several platforms that allow designers
from different fields to put online their work and resume as well.
It’s like a fusion of ...
Shoe drawing is difficult at the start for anyone.
To make it easy, we start by learning how to draw a shoe from the side view.
If you are wondering how to draw shoes,
you might face at least one of these issues:
- You don't know how to start.
- The shoe you draw has a bad proportion (both in ...
- Palette offers 130+ pages of shoe template ...
When we first join a design school, we receive an art material list.
After a visiting any art shop, you realize how the material is costly and that our budget may be quite limited as a student designer. We can't possibly buy everything from the list.
But we are so excited to start school in great conditions that we tend ...
To make your sketch pop out from the background, it's essential to add a Cast shadow.
The “cast shadow” projects the shadow of an object on a surface (basically the ground surface).
I basically use 2 methods at drawing the cast shadow:
- the Parallel source of light (Example: The sun)
- the Diverging source of light (Example: A torch light) ...
- Guía1 Prepárate con 5 consejos
- Guía2 Dominando el bolígrafo
- Guía3 Tener un sentido de la ...
When you are a beginner and start sketching an object, you feel lost with Perspective.
There is a high chance your converging lines get clumsy.
To plan them well, you have to take care of multiple parameters at the same time:
- Horizon line
- Vanishing points
- Converging lines.
- And of course, the design of your product!
Don't worry, when you learn it step-by-step, all ...
Maxpower20 asked me if I would have any advice on
"How to improve my drawing quality of lines?"
I think it could be helpful to share my answer with all of you.
Nike Sneaker sketchI did this NIKE sneaker sketch in Photoshop with the Wacom Cintiq 22HD.
What makes a drawing interesting is not only the design but ...
Hi Sketchers!
Today, we're diving into the world of C-curves - a fundamental technique that will revolutionize your drawing skills. Get a pen and let's create smooth, flowing curves that bring your designs to life!
Let's get started with this simple yet powerful technique that I use in 99% of my sketches!
How to Draw C-Curves in 5 Steps ...
For a "symmetrical sketch": The middle line is essential to any designer.
Mother nature made most of the things on earth and outer space symmetrical.
Humans naturally create objects mostly symmetrical as well.
You may want to draw a spaceship, a razor, a lamp, a car, a fashion model…anything symmetrical, use the Middle line. It’s mostly applicable for the front ...
Hi guys, today I recorded the first video of sketching tutorial !
To be honest that was not easy for me, as I am not used to speak alone in front of a camera. I plan to do more videos, so more I do more I should improve my video skills. Anyway, here we go !
How to draw ...
We draw together an Adidas sneaker design taking inspiration
from my working experience when I used to work there as a footwear designer.
I have prepared 16 TIPS on How to draw a sneaker for you.
16 Design tips How to draw an Adidas shoe with a markerFollowing the TIP 57 How to make your sketch stand out ...
If you're a product designer,
you know how important sketching is for your creative process without rubber.
Sketching helps you:
- visualize your ideas,
- communicate them to others,
- and refine them before moving on to prototyping.
In other words, the choice of your pen is about choosing your best partner.
Sketching is not just about the tools, it's ...
My goal is to produce concept art engines that are more believable and realistic.
To achieve this, I decided to learn more about the different parts of machines and how they work together.
This way, I can use them as inspiration and reference for my own concept art designs.
Drawing the mechanical pieces ...
- For these doodles I asked myself: What if a Chinese temple would preach its religion from ...
...
Draw anything in volume, even if you see ...
Are you looking for a design job, but you have no portfolio yet?
You learned how to draw, how to create, you even got your own style!
It's now time to make a living from your acquired skills!
You want to impact the world with your design creation.
You want to join your dream design companies.
All you need is someone to ...
It was about 4 a.m.,
I couldn’t sleep and I bumped into Chanqueen watercolour arts on Instagram.
I enjoyed looking at her sketches that brought some colourful lights into my head.
Her artworks show different scenes of Hong Kong.
I really like the way she mixes colours and subtly leaves blank areas.
Chanqueen
I am getting some interest in ...
Today we draw a dragon head with an "organic style" using the Symmetry tool.
I was randomly doodling and got slowly absorbed into it.
You will see, the drawing technique is simple and pretty addictive.
You can use Sketchbook pro, Photoshop, Procreate, any drawing app of your choice.
You just need to activate the Vertical symmetry tool.
Drawing with fluid lines will give life to your sketches. Sketching with fluid lines is an expression I especially like. I like to experiment it in different field such as drawing people, products, concept art and so on. I don’t give much boundaries to myself. There is so much to explore.
Sketching while watching Music clip. Speed x15 ...
These days I am looking at some pictures of Evangelion.
I love this mix of organic and machines.
So I started to draw a shoe inspired by them - but trying to keep it simple.
In Photoshop (or any graphic software), it’s ideal to work with a canvas much ...
Start by a circle and a symmetry axis to roughly visualise the head.
Draw roughly the chin to give a general preview.
Place the different elements of the face without detailing much. Some of you told me it was difficult ...
Let me share with you guys a book I bought a couple of years ago.
It’s about Manufacturing for product designers.
MAKING IT, from Chris Lefteri.
Chris Lefteri made this book to be approachable for students who want to get a solid base without going too deep. I actually read this because I felt it was fun! It ...
Remember to set up in HD !
An extra video of an Adidas sketch I did at Georges White Coffee at Penang Island in Malaysia.
If you have already read [the Designer Starter Kit], you may notice how often I turn the paper. It almost occurs at every single stroke. “Remember to turn your paper, don’t draw like ...
When you start drawing, your are often more focused on making a beautiful picture than getting a great idea. There is nothing much wrong about it as an artist.
But let’s look at a Designer’s daily life.
A designer has to allocate most of his time into idea exploration. A client is not looking for a beautiful ...
During my first year of Product Design school,
we had a quite particular class: Live Nude model sketch.
I was browsing Instagram pictures. And I noticed the pictures of Suicide girls MX*. Girls from Mexico loving tatoos and who are just beautiful with a Polaroid feel. That's how I started my sketches of the day.
* The content is sensual and ...
Before going to sleep, I doodled a bit without much thinking. I guess I was starting dreaming.
TIP 47 Doodle randomly to explore new shapes
Little by little, some shapes appeared quite interesting to me. I developed it and end with a bird creature.
It is It is really interesting to work with randomness. You create some abstract shapes which ...
CHOUTAC CHUNG – THE MINION INVADERS
All started with some random circles. I was wondering what to draw, and suddenly, some Minions head pop up from these circles in my mind ! That was irresistible. So I sketched them !! I actually get inspired from an exercise you can find in ...
Chou-Tac Chung - Strong bagpack, 2014
Chou-Tac Chung – Soft bagpack, 2014
In other words, don’t use your brain to store your ideas. Free your mind by taking them down on paper. You will be much more ...
As a beginner, you start learning with basic shapes. And these shapes such as a simple straight line and a circle are the best way to train your sketching ability. It calibrates your brain with your pen. CHOUTAC CHUNG ...
Today I show you great Concept Art tips to progress faster at sketching!
It is always a magic moment to get inspired
from someone's drawing to create something new!
Thank you Adrien Wira (my friend from Design School)
for telling me about the concept artist: Darren Quach.
You can find more about Darren's ...
LASALLE – SINGAPORE
First off, I’d recommend that you visit multiple schools and make sure you learn their general philosophy and approach to design. If their philosophy doesn’t jive with yours, cross the school off your list. Visit the next one. Try to avoid naïveté: double check your information about a school with multiple students attending there.
About Internet research, ...
To choose a color combination seems not that easy. However, here is a simple trick that the fashion industry commonly uses without using Colour palette generators.
You can apply it to choose the marker colors combination for your sketches.
It just needs a bit of daily observation effort.
Look in the street, media, magazines ...
TIP #40 Test your marker combination - Side by side and superposed. If it looks nice, go ahead !
Chou-Tac Chung – Color combination test
What’s your favourite combination of colors ?
Share with us !
I realized that Basic essentials is what people need the most. How about I publish more articles and TIPS for beginners ?
TIP#39 to make a perfect round circle, do not rest your elbow on the tableSPHERE TRIMMING
Today, we’ll just talk about circle. Ellipses will be the topic of an other tutorial. One step at a ...
If you hesitate to join a design school like I did, and you do not dare to apply thinking you are too weak, let me help you.
You don't have to be great in ...
Villy da’Locca saw the TIP OF THE DAY on the blog Facebook Page, and he decided to apply that TIP, NOW. That’s the best way to learn efficiently how to draw. You memorise and make useful the knowledge you’ve just learned. Otherwise, the human brain might unfortunately soon forget.
TIP#37 Use a light ...
There is plenty of drawings software and apps I like. But the one I use for years is Sketchbook Pro.
In term of drawing, that software is a lot better than Photoshop.
I enjoyed the dynamics and natural lines that Sketchbook Pro provide. It's a very light software, so it doesn't lagg.
You can easily find it any platform – ...
I don’t have internet yet in my new apartment. So I went to a Hong Kong style cafe nearby where they offer free wi-fi until 2 am. The cafe had some magazines. I took one and get some inspiration in the fashion photoshoot pages. My favorites! I took my sketchbook, and I started to draw.
Chou-Tac Chung- ...
Thank you Renata for your comment at theDesignSketchbook Facebook page.
It helped me to clarify even more my point of view.
In the article about “I have been really bad at drawing since my childhood. How do I get started?” I said that “Practice Practice Practice” is overrated. My friend artist, Renata* kindly reminded me the existence ...
It's truly important,
but that's Not the only rule to success.
Before that, you need Motivation and method, or you might end to Practice, practice, practice for a month without progressing fast.
- Practice as often as you can, but remember that you will need help to acquire skills.
- No one has the innate talent ...
I found some drawing in my luggage from when I was watching RIO2 in the plane.
I was looking for paper, so I started to draw on the first paper available, the Air Sickness Bag.
I personally like animation.
I believe that it helps me to give motion to my drawing lines, but also having a better understanding of 3D ...
Have you ever felt awkward to draw something when people are looking above your shoulder?
It happens that a sketcher suddenly can’t draw anything. Trying to sketch new things, he’s paralyzed and draws nothing; thinking that his sketch may be judged by people.
TIP#33 No Failure, No ProgressSimilar to "No Pain, No Gain",
When you meet a difficulty, face it ...
Let me recommend some art books that I personally enjoy: the products of the publishing company Taschen.
Taschen publishing started in the eighties as the brainchild of an 18-year-old comic shop owner, Benedikt Taschen.
Since then, Taschen has become a staple of art books. Its publications cover painting, sculpture, photography, and fashion alongside, of course, product design. Taschen’s publications are ...
Today, we talk about art material to add in your drawing tools as an artist or designer.
After sketching The Grand Budapest Hotel in the plane with a Twin Marker,
I wanted to practice an other great tool: The mechanical pencil with color lead.
With that, you will draw better croquis!
Color ...
I was taking the plane to Singapore for a 13-hour journey.
Usually, I only take long distance flight at night. You can just fall asleep and wake up “fresh” ready to start a new day. But, that time round, the departure time was at noon.
Fully awake, guess what I did to get busy ? Sketching.
I remembered an ...
I dig in an old toolbox at my parents’ place. I found this door hinge.
I took one of the most “intricate objects” from the box. I actually liked it for its mechanism.
So, I decided that it will be my sketching challenge of the day!
TIP 29 basics will become instinctTrain yourself at drawing things in different angles ...
Today is the third day I play with Bender, from Futurama with the K.S. Challenge.
I was bored in the train, so I was doodling Angry Bender again.
Doodle with a loose hand, and the wrist being NOT in contact with the table/tablet.
You might not be accurate, especially at start. However, it can ...
Street Fighter II x Futurama
I grew up playing Street Fighter.
It was one of my favorite inspiration for my tone of drawings as a teenager.
Still having Angry Bender in my mind
How about mixing both inspirations?
Capcom - Super Street Fighter II
A friend told me that fan art artist usually spend time on learning how to draw their favorite ...
Just did a sketch from memory of Bender.
Bender is the robot of the animation Futurama, from Matt Groening (Creator of the Simpsons). He’s popular for his angry mood.
Forgetting his antenna on his head, I feel he looks like a gangster.
TIP 26 Get a Doodle sketchbookUse a cheap recycle paper to draw in whatever ...
It takes about 4 hours to go to Annecy from Paris by TGV (300km/hour High-speed train).
The landscape displayed fast behind the windows.
It’s beautiful, but it’s actually quite redundant.
Getting bored, I took out my sketchbook and doodled a bit. looking for some creative ideas.
Taking a train, waiting for ...
There are some days that we feel we can’t draw.
You may still try, but your sketches are still not as good as usual.
It may be too early morning, too late, too whatever, you won’t be able to know why. A
nd you will give up. Some for a day, some for a week, other for month or forever ...
I don’t remember when was the last time I draw some buildings in Paris. I went to the 1st floor of a Starbucks, and sat in one of their comfy chair. Then I draw what I saw from the window.
TIP 22 Bring life to your drawingAdd some people in action in your drawings.
They could discuss, smoke, looking ...
When I saw the Samsung Note Pro 12.2, I couldn’t resist drawing something on it. (See at the bottom of this page)
The tablet carries a customized version of Sketchbook pro.
My first tablet was a Graphire Wacom tablet.
The pen was 512 sensitivity pressure.
It was already ...
Chou-Tac Chung – Arachnid Creature
TIP 20 Draw a giant creature in a secondInsert a small human silhouette as a scaling measure. Few pen strokes will do.
The creature will appear giant like David and Goliath.
Osmar Schindler – David and Goliath
If you like this trick, let me know in the comment box below.
Feel ...
I am fascinated by the tool “Vertical Symmetry” of Sketchbook Pro.
You draw a half, and the software trace the second half automatically in real-time. Wondering what to draw today, I had in mind the insect pinboard where butterflies and other beetles are perfectly displayed.
So, I decided to practice that tool today, with a spider.
Drawing insects ...
In a previous post, we saw how to draw a reflection on flat and transparent surfaces.
Now, we draw a transparent object: The cap of a Bic Cristal pen.
The degree of difficulty is a bit higher but still achievable by beginners.
Last night I took the plane from Saigon to Singapore. Landing around midnight, I stayed overnight at the airport chilling around. 19 hours of transit was in front of me. (4 hours more to go.)
So I stopped at Mc Donald, took my portable digital tablet, on my favorite software Sketchbook Pro and slowly started the 10th sketch of the ...
Does it happened to you often to lack of inspiration?
When you feel like sketching, but you don't know what to draw?
Instead of looking at the blank ceiling,
try to look around you.
I noticed out of the window, the overhead electricity wires and high voltage power lines from the street.
They looked organized yet chaotic.
I felt it like ...
Theories that explain "light reflection on glass surface" are complex and can take a lot of time to fully explain. But it can also be explained in 4 steps only!
For now, we’ll approach things simply, using a light reflection method that takes advantage of shortcuts.
How to draw light reflection in 4 stepsThe first shortcut is to treat ...
To draw shoes easily requires some skill and a few tricks only experienced artists know.
Check out my sketching tutorials to get the basics of shoe drawing and create stunning pieces of art!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw a shoe, but didn't know where to begin?
It might ...
Yesterday I went to the hospital for a body check-up in Saigon. I checked my hung, liver, stomach, blood, cholesterol, diabetes, and so on... In the end, the doctor said I am 100% healthy. : )
Once in awhile, do a complete health check-up!
The Saigon hospital is crowded and gave me a feeling of a Supermarket where people came ...
Today is just a quick sketch of an earphone that got a flat wire on my Wacom Cintiq 13HD. The plus of its flat wire is that you could easily customize or replace the wire color. Simple. Did you notice that most faulty earphones ...
I was trying too hard hiding my mistakes by overloading it of details. I guess I blind myself and didn’t realize early enough that the sketch base was not right. It naturally gives a clumsy result.
- The glass area ...
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My friend gave me a warm recommendation of them. Let's try them! The sketches are done with the thick tip only.
Unfortunately I didn't get the "Layout paper" for markers. Be aware that by using normal paper, more ink will be absorbed and kind of ...
I love napkin sketches.
You can catch unexpected scenes when you are ready to draw on any support!
At Cuc Gach Quan, Saigon -
I discovered a mix of modern and antique restaurants.
The walls and props decoration has been preserved for decades:
Bowls, spoons, and wood chopsticks are so authentic.
You could see some cracks on the bowl edge, which is ...
How to draw good hatching?
Remember, draw your lines in a clean way.
Begin cleanly, and end cleanly.
Meaning, try to keep even pressure and speed from beginning to end.
I show you a hatching drawing technique that is simple to apply.
If you need it, you can train at drawing straight lines freehand first.
Make sure you draw also with the proper drawing ...
- (Final result)
- Step 1 Body ...
Welcome to the world of ballpoint pen artistry,
where the humble pen becomes a powerful tool for creativity and expression!
As a designer, I’ve found a deep appreciation for drawing with a ballpoint pen, and I’m not alone.
Many artists turn to this versatile instrument for their daily sketches,
embracing the immediacy and spontaneity it offers.
Without an eraser, ...
The properties of lines are the keystone of a professional designer’s style. For example, you can find certain types of lines that are more likely to be associated with architecture, product design, or fashion. This is, however, merely a generalization, because part the magic of art and design is the mixture of infinite and contrasting styles.
We’re interested here in ...
Drawing Posture is essential.
Just like playing sports or the piano,
when you’re drawing you need to pay attention
to the body position for drawing, especially the hands, elbows, and fingers.
Most people don’t realize it,
but good posture allows you to draw faster,
draw more precisely, and for longer periods of time.
You can always draw with bad posture, and ...