How-to-Draw InstructorsImagination Station
Mark Kistler has been helping kids learn to draw for over thirty years. Check out his Web sites for info on his PBS-TV show, books, and DVDs on how to draw. Mark's You Tube video channel offers some awesome lessons for kids.
>Imagination Station >The Draw Squad >Video Channel
Mark Crilley, Creator of Miki Falls Graphic Novels
Mark's YouTube Web page is an excellent source of creative inspiration and how-to-draw manga video clips. He clearly explains many kinds of pencil drawing techniques as he demonstrates his award-winning illustration style. Recommended for intermediate and advanced drawers or anyone who enjoys the Miki Falls graphic novels.
>Mark Krilley's YouTube Page
Manga University
This is a great connection for learning to draw manga. The site features tutorials, books, and online couses with manga artists. You can even learn Japanese!
>Manga University
Chris Hart
Chris has sold more than a million of his how-to-draw books all over the world. His Kids Draw Web site features clearly illustrated, step-by-step lessons.
>Kids Draw
Mitchell Bowler
It's always fun to visit another drawing coach's Web site. Mitchell Bowler has all sorts of tips, lessons, and tutorials for all ages.
>Mitchell Bowler
Slylock Fox
Bob Weber Jr. has posted a number of excellent step-by-step lessons on his Web site. You'll also find books and educational activities on Bob's site.
>Slylock Fox
How to Draw It
Published by Pam Neely, this Web site has lots and lots of easy stuff to draw.
>How To Draw It
Larry Gluck Drawing Courses
The "Gluck Method" of drawing is for adults and kids. The Web site is well-organized and offers drawing instruction on DVD, online, and in studio locations in Southern California and Canada.
>The Gluck Method
Drawing Activities
Professor Garfield (as in the cat)
This is an excellent Web site loaded with interactive educational activities. Join the creator of Garfield, Jim Davis, as he and other artists show you how to cartoon.
>Professor Garfield
Ed Emberly
Kids and parents have been enjoying Ed Emberly's books for decades! His Web site has various activities for beginning drawers.
>Ed Emberly
Charley Parker's Dinosaur Cartoons
These drawing tutorials feature easy-to-learn techniques that can be used to draw more realistic dinosaurs. Charley also has another Web site called Lines & Colors that's popular with adult artists and art teachers.
>Dinosaur Cartoons >Lines & Colors
Cartoonster
This Web site was created by Andrew Fei. It is a fun interactive approach to learning about animation. His series of tutorials will inspire drawers of all ages
>Cartoonster Tutorials
DK Kids
DK Publishing's Web site is fun to cruise. We found an interactive drawing lesson beginners that's cool to step through.
>DK Kids Drawing Lesson
Drawbooks Online
Free online step-by-step cartoon lessons for beginners by various artists.
>Star Wars Kids
Drawing-Related Interactive Activities
Mr. Picasso Head
If you enjoyed sticking countless raw spuds with Mr. Potato Head pieces, then this activity is for you. Choose objects drawn in the style of Picasso the artist, then add them to the canvas to create your Picasso face.
>Mr. Picasso Heads
Rate My Drawings
This online community lets anyone create and share online drawings and enter contests. Lots of fun!
>Rate My Drawings
Line Rider
We warn you, this one will hook you for hours! Line Rider has become very popular with young online gamers.
>Line Rider (beta)
SwarmSketch
SwarmSketch is an ongoing online canvas. Each week it randomly chooses a popular search engine topic which becomes the sketch subject for the week. You can join the masses to create a fascinating drawing.
>SwarmSketch
Pac-Mondrian
Classic gaming meets modern art!
>Pac-Mondrian
The Scribbler
Add a line and see what happens!
>SwarmSketch
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