How to Draw a Lion Roaring
The lion has been called "the king of beasts." This African mammal is one of the largest of the big cats, second only to the tiger... Read more
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How to Draw a Flute
For the flute, "a stream of air [is] directed against a sharp edge" which separates into eddies. The tone and sound are controlled by the placement of the fingers over the flute's holes. The flute in our illustration is known as a recorder, fipple flute, or whistle flute. The recorder was produced during the fourteenth century; today, it is often used in schools as the students' introduction to playing a musical instrument... Read more
How to Draw a Quiz Game Show
Game shows first aired on radio and television in 1938. They were called Spelling Bee and Information Please, respectively. In the United States, The Price Is Right, Family Feud, and Jeopardy have been among the most enduring... Read more
How to Draw a Radio
Radio waves were first discovered in 1886. By 1894, Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi had devised a way to transmit telegraph signals via radio waves. Radio was being used commercially by 1920, and... Read more
How to Draw a Fruitcake
Fruitcake is both lauded as a holiday gift-giving tradition and loathed as the butt of jokes and as a synonym for "crazy." What is a fruitcake? It is a very heavy spice cake filled with candied or dried and sugared fruits and nuts. Some recipes also contain alcohol. Fruitcake is known for lasting many years due to the preserving qualities of the sugar and alcohol... Read more
How to Draw a Happy New Year Card
New Year festivals are celebrated around the world. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, they are "among the oldest and the most universally observed."... Read more
How to Draw Catwoman
Catwoman is the supervillain alias of the fictional character Selina Kyle, and occasionally of other female characters. She first appeared as "the Cat" in DC Comics Batman #1 in 1940. She is a burglar in Gotham city, and her preferred weapon is a bullwhip. She wears a tight black suit and is often outfitted with spy gear... Read more
How to Draw a Lioness
Lions are one of the world's most iconic mammals. Female lions are called lionesses... Read more
How to Draw a Firefighter
A firefighter, fireman, or firewoman is a person employed in firefighting - putting out dangerous fires and keeping them from spreading. This may involve rescuing people from a burning building... Read more
How to Draw a Troll
A troll or trow is a legendary creature from Scandinavian folklore. The troll was thought to be a "giant, monstrous being, sometimes possessing magic powers." They were said to live in castles and patrol the surrounding areas at night - never did they venture forth in the day, lest they burst or turn into stone. This type of troll was depicted in the animated series The Gummy Bears... Read more
How to Draw Gnome from Gravity Falls
Gravity Falls is an animated series from Disney Channel. It stars twin siblings Mabel and Dipper Pines, "who are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer with their great uncle in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon."... Read more
How to Draw a Worm
Earthworms are invertebrates that live in the soil around the world. There are over 1,800 distinct species. Most are only a few inches in length, but one Australian species can reach a length of 3.3 meters, or about 11 feet!... Read more
How to Draw a Beard
The beard is the facial hair grown on a man's chin and cheeks. The Encyclopaedia Britannica calls the beard a "badge of manhood," as it appears only when a young male becomes physically mature... Read more
How to Draw a French Bulldog
The French bulldog, sometimes called a Frenchie, is a smart and playful small dog. They stand about 12 inches (30 centimeters) tall and weigh less than 30 pounds (13 kilograms). Their lifespan is up to 12 years... Read more
How to Draw Eeyore
Eeyore describes himself as "just a gloomy old donkey." He is known for eating thistles and losing his tail. Eeyore has also been known to write poetry. Since Eeyore is a stuffed animal, Christopher Robin can always reattach his tail with a pin... Read more
How to Draw an Axe
An axe or ax is a chopping or cutting tool that has been used by humans since the Stone Age. The first axes were, not surprisingly, made from sharpened blocks of stone. Later, wooden handles were added and the blades were made from copper, bronze, or iron... Read more
How to Draw a Dead Rose
Red roses have long been used to symbolize love. But a wilted, dead, or dying rose can mean a fading of hope and love or even the end of life. The most memorable depiction may be the enchanted rose from Beauty and the Beast. It was kept beneath glass to ensure that the last petal would not fall a moment too soon... Read more
How to Draw Kakashi Hatake from Naruto
Kakashi is a teacher to Team 7, of which the show's titular character is a member. He is a skilled ninja, easygoing, and an emphatic rule follower. He had a difficult childhood, as his father died in disgrace. He had become an accomplished ninja by age five. He lost his eye in battle, and it was replaced by a Sharingan... Read more
How to Draw a Dachshund
In German, dachshund means "badger dog." It traces its ancestry to hounds and terriers used to pursue badgers into their burrows. This iconic dog is famous for its short legs and elongated body. Dachshunds were developed in two sizes, standard and miniature, and stand up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) tall. They may have long or short fur classed as smooth, longhaired, and wirehaired... Read more
How to Draw a Comet
A comet is an object made of rock and ice that orbits the Sun. When the comet's orbit brings it close to the Sun, it undergoes a process known as sublimation - its particles go directly from the solid state to a gaseous state, creating a magnificent tail... Read more