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Ninja Art Tip 165 How to Draw Eyes in Proportion

Ninja Art Tip 165 How to Draw Eyes in Proportion

26 Sep 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

Are you struggling to draw eyes in proportion? Because portraiture is the hardest subject to draw, it can be really helpful to know the basic rules.

Check out this video for a quick breakdown of the proportion principles to follow when drawing a subject’s eyes straight on.

How to Perfect Proportion

How to Perfect Proportion

20 Jun 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

Do you struggle to get the right proportions when you’re drawing? The secret is to measure—but not with a ruler!

Check out how to do this here and you’ll be amazed at how your drawings improve.

How to Use Negative Space to Improve Your Drawing

How to Use Negative Space to Improve Your Drawing

23 May 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

Have you ever played with negative space? Negative space is a really underrated tool to perfecting the shape of your drawing.

Check out this video to learn how and you’ll be amazed how much it can improve your drawings!

Should I Give Up on My Painting?

Should I Give Up on My Painting?

2 May 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

When you’re a beginner, it can be really easy to give up on your paintings. But this is not good for your skill!

Learning to adjust and repair your painting is so much better for your learning. Find out why in this video.

How To Perfect Your Tonal Sketches

How To Perfect Your Tonal Sketches

4 Jan 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

Do you create tonal or composition sketches before you start drawing? Sometimes it can feel like a really big job!

In this video, I’m going to share some super simple tips that will help you to perfect your tonal sketch. As a bonus, you will also improve your composition! Did this tip help you?

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