How to Draw a Rose Bud
There are about 100 different species of plants in the rose family. They are native to temperate areas in the Northern Hemisphere, namely in Asia, Europe, and North America. Many are... Read more
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How to Draw Jack and Sally from the Nightmare before Christmas
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack Skellington is the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown. He is the "spirit" of Halloween, as are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus to their respective holidays... Read more
How to Draw Lipstick
Cosmetics like lipstick have been used since ancient times. The ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, and others used lip color. Queen Elizabeth I of England used a red chemical called mercuric sulfide, a pigment also used to make vermillion paint. A cosmetic called rouge was used both as a lipstick and as a blush on the cheeks... Read more
How to Draw a Hug
A hug is a gesture recognized the world over. This universal posture can take place between friends, family members, or even strangers. It can be used as nonverbal communication in welcome, to express affection, to congratulate someone, or to comfort them. When many people hug at once, it is called a "group hug."... Read more
How to Draw a Kiss
A kiss is defined as "a touch or caress of the lips upon the lips, cheek, hand, or feet of another to signify affection, greeting, reverence, or... attraction." It is true that a kiss can mean many things, but the most popular meaning is love... Read more
How to Draw a Carnation
The carnation is a flower native to the Mediterranean region. Also called clove pink or grenadine, carnations have a spicy aroma and have been cultivated for at least 2,000 years... Read more
How to Draw an "I Love You" Heart
The heart is a symbol that has been used to represent love for hundreds of years. Its earliest known use is in a manuscript dated to the 1200s, in which a young man can be seen handing a heart to his lady... Read more
How to Draw an Impossible Heart
What is an impossible object? Impossible objects, such as this impossible heart, are optical illusions. Our brains are programmed to interpret two-dimensional drawings such as this one as... Read more
How to Draw a Kiss Emoji
What is an emoji? Emojis are small cartoon symbols, typically representing emotions, places, or common objects. The emoji originated in 1999... Read more
How to Draw Love Birds
When people speak of love, they often use the euphemism "the birds and the bees," and affectionate human pairs are often referred to as "love birds." But did... Read more
How to Draw Holding Hands
Holding hands is a form of nonverbal communication, a gesture whose meaning varies widely depending on culture. Children from... Read more
How to Draw Cupid
On Valentine's Day and in classical statues, Cupid is depicted as a chubby baby with wings, shooting arrows that cause people to fall in love. He's been... 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 Lotus Flower
The lotus is an aquatic, or water loving, flower native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia. The lotus actually lives in the water - its roots stretch... Read more
How to Draw a Sad, Broken Heart
A Google search for the term "broken heart" yields nearly fifteen thousand search results. This metaphor for intense emotional pain... Read more
50 Easy Ways to Draw Roses
Roses are familiar flowers throughout the world. They are known for their layered petals, fragrant smell, variety of colors, and sharp thorns along the stem... Read more
How to Draw a Rose with Stem
Would you like to draw a beautiful flower? Doing so is simple with this drawing tutorial. By following the step-by-step instructions in this drawing guide... Read more
How to Draw a Lily
The lily is a flower with deep symbolic meaning. The flower has been included in artwork dating back as far as 1580 B.C., nearly 4,000 years ago. Read more
How to Draw a Realistic Rose Flower
Would you like to learn how to draw a realistic and beautiful rose flower? This easy, step-by-flower drawing tutorial can help you master the realistic rose flower outline... Read more
How to Draw an Easy Heart
Would you like to draw a perfectly shaped heart? This step-by-step easy heart drawing guide will show you how. Hearts are notoriously hard... Read more