How to Draw a Pot of Gold
In Irish mythology, small creatures called leprechauns are said to hoard pots of gold. From where does the gold come? According to Irish poet William Butler Yeats... Read more
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How to Draw a Camera
The camera is a familiar piece of technology. Today, many people carry a camera with them everywhere as part of their cell phone, tablet... Read more
How to Draw a Teddy Bear with a Heart
Most children can recall hugging a cuddly stuffed animal known as a teddy bear. Do you know how this toy got its name? In 1902, president... Read more
How to Draw a Dream Catcher
What is a dream catcher? In some Native American cultures, especially the Ojibwe people and neighboring nations, the dream catcher is... Read more
How to Draw a Bow Tie
Bow ties are a traditional type of necktie often worn primarily at formal occasions, including weddings, funerals, religious services... Read more
How to Draw a Christmas Present
Gift giving during the Christmas holiday may be based on a number of sources. The Roman Saturnalia, whose festivities were celebrated on December... Read more
How to Draw a Gingerbread Man
Gingerbread is a type of spiced flat biscuit or cookie. The recipe dates back to Medieval times, or according to some sources, ancient Greece... Read more
How to Draw a Nutcracker
Nuts often have very hard shells that must be cracked open to get to the "goodies" or "nut fruit" inside. Before the invention of the nutcracker, this... Read more
How to Draw a Candy Cane
Candy canes - peppermint flavored red and white candy sticks - are common sights during the holiday season. How did this candy come... Read more
How to Draw a Christmas Wreath
Wreaths or garlands made of plants have been used for various purposes since antiquity. In some ancient religions, wreaths of flowers were... Read more
How to Draw a Candle
Candles are among the earliest human inventions discovered by archaeologists. Candlesticks from ancient Egypt and the island of Crete... Read more
How to Draw a Truck
Trucks are motor vehicles that range in size from that of a passenger automobile the huge, specialized emergency and construction... Read more
How to Draw a Scarecrow
The scarecrow is a mannequin placed in a farming field to deter birds (such as crows), deer, or other animals from eating the crops. The traditional... Read more
How to Draw a Pie
A pie is a dessert or entree created by lining a baking dish with pastry and filling it with fruits, custards, or meats and vegetables. Across cultures... Read more
How to Draw a Haunted House
In many parts of the world, the idea of a haunted house is one of many cultural superstitions. Scary haunted houses are popular during Halloween... Read more
How to Draw a Book
Today, books are familiar sights in homes and classrooms around the world. Books may be sheets of paper, called leaves, hinged... Read more
How to Draw a Beginner Mandala
"Mandala" is a Sanskrit word meaning "circle." In Hinduism and Buddhism, mandalas are spiritual symbols that represent the universe... Read more
How to Draw an Umbrella
A humble tool though it may be, the umbrella has become an indelible part of modern culture. This item is celebrated in such song lyrics... Read more
How to Draw a Diamond
Diamonds are made of carbon, the same material abundant in common coal and graphite. High temperatures and intense pressure... Read more
How to Draw an Electric Guitar
While the guitar is on the cutting edge of the entertainment industry - no rock star could perform without it - this instrument is actually very ancient... Read more