Step by Step Art Tutorials
Why not grab a cuppa and try one of our free art tutorials
Primarily a coloured pencil & acrylic artist, I have worked with graphite pencils and soft pastels too. We have created all tutorials for artists of any calibre. Some are easier than others and some are have two sections so you can learn how to create a simplistic piece of work whilst progressing into the finer detailing which offers more of a challenge. We are open to other mediums which may be included in future tutorials. We also welcome artists who would like to submit a tutorial(s) to this website. This may include other mediums to the ones already stipulated.
Any artist wishing to submit their own mini tutorial (written form only) you can find out more at our A guide for article ideas page and drop me an E-mail.
Any artist wishing to submit their own mini tutorial (written form only) you can find out more at our A guide for article ideas page and drop me an E-mail.
Oil pastel tutorials coming soon!
COLOURED PENCIL TUTORIALS
...BEGINNERS...Watermelon
A tonal layering exercise for beginners
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...ALL LEVELS...Blueberries
How to successfully build pencil layers
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...ALL LEVELS...Creating 'Waves'Indenting & blending for realism.
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...BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES...Snow Leopard Eye
Learn how to create fine detail in your pencil art.
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...ALL LEVELS...Glass jar 3-D drawing
Create a 3D drawing using just 5 pencils.
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...ALL LEVELS...Peacock Feather
Creating feathers and layering vibrant colours
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...ALL LEVELS...Running HareAre you new to coloured pencils or new to animal art? Or maybe you just love Hares! In this tutorial we show you how to draw a Hare in coloured pencils. By providing you with images and written descriptions, we make it as easy as possible for you to follow.
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...ALL LEVELS...Northern LightsThis tutorial will be available to view in the April 2022 Colored pencil magazine, which will be on sale in March. Click the image to visit the CPM website. A direct link will be added once the magazine is available.
Buy the digital version for £2.99. ($3.99) 
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...ALL LEVELS...Working with metallic pencilsA new tutorial will follow covering a subject that is ideal for the use of metallic pencils. This will be available in the summer. We will use the Derwent Metallic range, but use whichever range you own. Results may vary.
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MORE COLOURED PENCIL TUTORIALS WILL FOLLOW
Why not request a subject?
SOFT PASTELS TUTORIALS
...BEGINNERS...Pastel Skies
The basics of layering & blending with soft pastels
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...ALL ARTISTS...Autumn Leaf
Building up layers and applying detail
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...BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES...Swallow
A full length tutorial for all pastels artists split into two sections. The first stage is for beginners and the second aimed at those who wish to learn how to create more detail in their pastel art.
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...ALL ARTISTS...Violet Flower
Learning how to blend and achieve realism.
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MORE PASTEL TUTORIALS WILL FOLLOW
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GRAPHITE PENCIL TUTORIALS
...BEGINNERS...Ball
The basics of application, layering and blending.
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...ALL ARTISTS...Dogs Eye
The importance of indenting & layering to achieve realism
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...ALL ARTISTS...Male subject
A concise tutorial showing you how to draw human eyes, nose and mouths.
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MORE GRAPHITE PENCIL TUTORIALS WILL FOLLOW
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ACRYLIC PAINTS TUTORIALS
...ALL ARTISTS...Transitional Backgrounds
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...ALL ARTISTS...Pink Orchid
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NEW! ...INTERMEDIATE...Weasel
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