Instructables: exploring - art - drawing - featured http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 14:14:56 PDT BLOX v1.01 Physical Reconfiguration of Digital Anatomy http://www.instructables.com/id/Physical-Reconfiguration-of-Digital-Anatomy/
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Thu, 16 May 2013 22:53:32 PDT
Skateboard to work skirt made in SketchBook Pro http://www.instructables.com/id/Skateboard-to-work-skirt-made-in-SketchBook-Pro/
Skateboard to work skirt made in SketchBook Pro - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/OJ9Z/HFBK6Y5R/FO3OJ9ZHFBK6Y5R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/OJ9Z/HFBK6Y5R/FO3OJ9ZHFBK6Y5R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/OJ9Z/HFBK6Y5R/FO3OJ9ZHFBK6Y5R.SMALL.jpg ReneediCherri I work between two worlds: One is the awesome crazy fun place known as Instructables. The other is the super fancy officey Autodesk. They are both super cool, but definitely different climates. Managing a wardrobe between the two worlds is tricky. I'm wanting to skateboard to work and still look ...
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:35:20 PDT
using the symmetry tool in SketchBook Pro to design clothing http://www.instructables.com/id/using-the-symmetry-tool-in-SketchBook-Pro-to-desig/
using the symmetry tool in SketchBook Pro to design clothing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/S5W5/HEXSMPZX/FBGS5W5HEXSMPZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/S5W5/HEXSMPZX/FBGS5W5HEXSMPZX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/S5W5/HEXSMPZX/FBGS5W5HEXSMPZX.SMALL.jpg ReneediCherri The symmetry tool is a really unique feature to SketchBook Pro! It cuts your drawing time in half, which allows you to create all sorts of neat designs fast! I especially love drawing clothing with the symmetry tools. Here's how you might do that.  Tool overview In SketchBook Pro we have two ...
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:29:34 PDT
Using SketchBook Pro to Design a fuzzy hoodie http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-SketchBook-Pro-to-Design-a-fuzzy-hoodie/
Using SketchBook Pro to Design a fuzzy hoodie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/LYA2/HF23WABC/FWJLYA2HF23WABC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/LYA2/HF23WABC/FWJLYA2HF23WABC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/LYA2/HF23WABC/FWJLYA2HF23WABC.SMALL.jpg ReneediCherri I've always wanted a fuzzy hoodie! You know, made out of plush fur? Like you skinned a muppet? I've also always wanted a hoodie with cute ram horns. You know, like little plush ram horns? The BetaBrand contest is a perfect it for me to try and make my design real. I'm going to work from the provide...
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 07:53:45 PDT
Snow-White and Rose-Red: My Drawing Process http://www.instructables.com/id/Snow-White-and-Rose-Red-My-Drawing-Process/
Snow-White and Rose-Red: My Drawing Process - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/VJIZ/HCB8W1Z7/FZRVJIZHCB8W1Z7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/VJIZ/HCB8W1Z7/FZRVJIZHCB8W1Z7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/VJIZ/HCB8W1Z7/FZRVJIZHCB8W1Z7.SMALL.jpg Embercat I like drawing pictures from stories and fairy tales, and the inspiration for this piece is the story of Snow-White and Rose-Red (unrelated to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves). It's a lesser-known fairy tale, but one of my favorites. For those of you not familiar with it, you can read it here: http...
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Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:59:26 PST
Light Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Box-2/
Light Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/5XEA/HAWSIBX8/FXI5XEAHAWSIBX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/5XEA/HAWSIBX8/FXI5XEAHAWSIBX8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/5XEA/HAWSIBX8/FXI5XEAHAWSIBX8.SMALL.jpg delno Time: around 6 hours Cost: up to $35 A light box is a box with one translucent side that allows light to pass through. Light boxes are functional in many different crafts/arts including photography, illustration and design. Cheap light boxes online start around $40, so I thought I could build a ni...
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Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:36:11 PST
Digital Painting For Illustrators http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Painting-For-Illustrators/
Digital Painting For Illustrators - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/ICE9/HABDGA8J/FQIICE9HABDGA8J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/ICE9/HABDGA8J/FQIICE9HABDGA8J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/ICE9/HABDGA8J/FQIICE9HABDGA8J.SMALL.jpg EmmettO I've been drawing with pen on paper since I was four but I could never get the hang of painting. Illustration is, at least for me, very different than painting.  I've been interested in digital painting for a while now. I tried doing it with a mouse but never got anywhere. I then got a little bambo...
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Thu, 6 Dec 2012 07:48:27 PST
Graphic Sugar Skull Painting http://www.instructables.com/id/Graphic-Sugar-Skull-Painting/
Graphic Sugar Skull Painting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/13O2/H896RFPN/FDT13O2H896RFPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/13O2/H896RFPN/FDT13O2H896RFPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/13O2/H896RFPN/FDT13O2H896RFPN.SMALL.jpg hellovillain Confession: I'm a girly-girl, but for some reason I'm obsessed with skulls. In this tutorial, you will learn how to draw and paint a pretty, sugar skull, just in time for Halloween. Enjoy. Supplies What you will need: Pencil Eraser Ruler Canvas Acrylic Paint Paint Brushes Draw guide marks M...
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Sat, 13 Oct 2012 21:25:07 PDT
How to draw zoombie mice... http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-draw-zoombie-mice/
How to draw zoombie mice... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/H5YE/H82UHC0M/F3IH5YEH82UHC0M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/H5YE/H82UHC0M/F3IH5YEH82UHC0M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/H5YE/H82UHC0M/F3IH5YEH82UHC0M.SMALL.jpg Oceanman82 How to draw zoombie mice and then color them in.  Things you will need. you will need.... paper pencils sharpies or micron markers colored pensils your imagination Pensil drawing start by doing a sketch. The pictures below is how I started. Ink it Now get your sharpie or micron marker an...
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Tue, 9 Oct 2012 15:35:13 PDT
How to do 3D Anamorphic Artwork and Sidewalk, Street, and Driveway Art http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-do-3D-Anamorphic-Artwork-and-Sidewalk-Stre/
How to do 3D Anamorphic Artwork and Sidewalk, Street, and Driveway Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/T7YC/FUI0SGN6/FJ7T7YCFUI0SGN6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/T7YC/FUI0SGN6/FJ7T7YCFUI0SGN6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/T7YC/FUI0SGN6/FJ7T7YCFUI0SGN6.SMALL.jpg Greasetattoo Hello, My name is "Grease" and this is my first Instructable. I would like to "Thank You" for stopping by. Have you ever seen the 3D Anamorphic pictures that Julian Beever has drawn on the sidewalks, streets and driveways . Well, this is my version of doing it, on printed paper, from your computer....
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Thu, 14 May 2009 19:39:15 PDT
Drawing on Canvas Shoes Guide http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawing-on-Canvas-Shoes-Guide/
Drawing on Canvas Shoes Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/T5I9/H7W5Z3WK/FPKT5I9H7W5Z3WK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/T5I9/H7W5Z3WK/FPKT5I9H7W5Z3WK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/T5I9/H7W5Z3WK/FPKT5I9H7W5Z3WK.SMALL.jpg TylerBaker Well, I don't really have much of a back story here other than I accidentally washed white shoes with black shoes and they gave birth to a Frankenstein pile of garbage. Now these are old school canvas shoes that I had bought at Wal-Mart about two years ago. If my memory serves me correctly I think t...
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Mon, 8 Oct 2012 07:35:49 PDT
Emerald and Ebony: My Drawing Process http://www.instructables.com/id/Emerald-and-Ebony-My-Drawing-Process/
Emerald and Ebony: My Drawing Process - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/32HY/H7UQJGO9/FN332HYH7UQJGO9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/32HY/H7UQJGO9/FN332HYH7UQJGO9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/32HY/H7UQJGO9/FN332HYH7UQJGO9.SMALL.jpg Embercat Hello, and welcome to my second Instructable! I will be showing you how I drew this picture, which I have entitled Emerald and Ebony. This mostly just shows my drawing process, though I hope it can help teach people, as well.  I used GIMP, or rather, GIMP Paint Studio. GIMP can be downloaded for fr...
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Thu, 4 Oct 2012 18:33:51 PDT
HALLOWEEN COLORING BOOK http://www.instructables.com/id/HALLOWEEN-COLORING-BOOK/
HALLOWEEN COLORING BOOK - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/TTGW/H7S5B3T3/F6QTTGWH7S5B3T3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/TTGW/H7S5B3T3/F6QTTGWH7S5B3T3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/TTGW/H7S5B3T3/F6QTTGWH7S5B3T3.SMALL.jpg Susan Cirigliano When Trick-or-Treaters ring my bell on Halloween, rather than give them more candy, I like to give them a different type of TREAT! A hand made coloring book (Assuming that they are under the age of 10!) Supplies The supplies are very simple, however, you do need access to a Xerox machine. Drawin...
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Wed, 3 Oct 2012 07:32:58 PDT
How to Clean and Tone a Paper Drawing in Gimp (no tablet required) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Clean-and-Tone-a-Paper-Drawing-in-Gimp-no-/
How to Clean and Tone a Paper Drawing in Gimp (no tablet required) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/SF9R/H2WESTIL/FJESF9RH2WESTIL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/SF9R/H2WESTIL/FJESF9RH2WESTIL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/SF9R/H2WESTIL/FJESF9RH2WESTIL.SMALL.jpg CreativeToto I thought I’d share how I make my little comic doodles using a rough sketch and gimp - no tablet required!  I enjoy making these because they’re quick to do and don’t require any of my fancy drawing tools, meaning I can make these at work to pass the time (I keep card stock on my desk to use instead...
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Sun, 3 Jun 2012 11:55:23 PDT
Food Coloring Markers http://www.instructables.com/id/Food-Coloring-Markers/
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Thu, 8 Dec 2011 07:58:46 PST
Pocket Sized Sketch Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Sketch-Kit/
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Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:26:29 PST
Polargraph Drawing Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Polargraph-Drawing-Machine/
Polargraph Drawing Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/WHGM/GUZZWC92/FM6WHGMGUZZWC92.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/WHGM/GUZZWC92/FM6WHGMGUZZWC92.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/WHGM/GUZZWC92/FM6WHGMGUZZWC92.SMALL.jpg Euphy This machine, a variation on the hanging-pen plotter is a conspicuous and wilfully naive attempt to break out of the pristine, pixel perfect, colour-corrected space that exists inside our computers. It's a drawing machine, that takes a pen (a human tool) and uses it to draw in a singularly robotic w...
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Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:12:33 PST
Easy Squiggle Bot http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Squiggle-Bot/
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Mon, 4 Jul 2011 13:38:38 PDT
Instructables, The Unknown Comix http://www.instructables.com/id/Instructables-The-Unkown-Comix/
Instructables, The Unknown Comix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/6CPN/GOW3ZFKT/FG36CPNGOW3ZFKT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/6CPN/GOW3ZFKT/FG36CPNGOW3ZFKT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/6CPN/GOW3ZFKT/FG36CPNGOW3ZFKT.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad First things first, the term comic is applied to illustrations that have some connection with the written word. You then have comic purists out there that will only include in that definition drawings or art of more than one panel. Sometimes the word cartoon is used in a loose interpretation which i...
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Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:03:42 PDT
Funky Feathered Keds http://www.instructables.com/id/Funky-Feathered-Keds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/U60K/GLJUQ3RF/FGPU60KGLJUQ3RF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/U60K/GLJUQ3RF/FGPU60KGLJUQ3RF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/U60K/GLJUQ3RF/FGPU60KGLJUQ3RF.SMALL.jpg Junebugbanjo Greetings! This is photo documentation of a project I did earlier this winter. This photo instructable is being submitted for the 'I Made It' Photo Contest. I was feeling artsy so I decided to do some drawing...on some shoes!  It took me a long time to find a pair of white Keds, but I persevered ...
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Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:52:36 PDT
Great Artist Warm Up Exercise http://www.instructables.com/id/Great-Artist-Warm-Up-Exercise/
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Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:41:33 PST
ART AND CRAFT STOOL http://www.instructables.com/id/ART-AND-CRAFT-STOOL/
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Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:33:15 PDT
How to make a window mat for your artwork http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-window-mat-for-your-artwork/
How to make a window mat for your artwork - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/6ZH9/FR0ZHZKX/FT26ZH9FR0ZHZKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/6ZH9/FR0ZHZKX/FT26ZH9FR0ZHZKX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/6ZH9/FR0ZHZKX/FT26ZH9FR0ZHZKX.SMALL.jpg kathleenhenri Many framed drawings and prints are protected by a window mat. The artwork is hinged to a backing board with a #28;window#29; board hinged to the backing material. The mat and window provide layers of protection to the work. A mat also provides some security from the environment. It's a safe way to ...
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Wed, 4 Mar 2009 11:15:52 PST
Custom drawing boards for FREE! http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-drawing-boards-for-FREE/
Custom drawing boards for FREE! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/V38J/FR0ZHKBK/F5GV38JFR0ZHKBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/V38J/FR0ZHKBK/F5GV38JFR0ZHKBK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/V38J/FR0ZHKBK/F5GV38JFR0ZHKBK.SMALL.jpg sharkh2o In this instructable I'll show you how to make your own custom drawing boards. The end result is a lightweight surprising durable drawing board with an even smooth surface - best of all, it's FREE, or at least very inexpensive. Items you'll need: Matboard Cardboard Masking tape Mat cutter or box c...
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Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:21:35 PST
PC Art Rage http://www.instructables.com/id/PC-Art-Rage/
PC Art Rage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/MCEX/FPQLK31M/FC2MCEXFPQLK31M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/MCEX/FPQLK31M/FC2MCEXFPQLK31M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/MCEX/FPQLK31M/FC2MCEXFPQLK31M.SMALL.jpg urban_paranoia Not so much an instructable, but evidence of the inevitable outcome of mixing frustration, boredom, sharpies, Tipp-Ex, odds 'n' ends, an elderly desktop PC and slooooow network access - at least 20 minutes each day to log on. They devil will find work for idle hands... Redundant Technology Take o...
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Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:50:07 PST
Light Tablet http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Tablet/
Light Tablet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/VJU5/FGFRKOXB/F4FVJU5FGFRKOXB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/VJU5/FGFRKOXB/F4FVJU5FGFRKOXB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/VJU5/FGFRKOXB/F4FVJU5FGFRKOXB.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Any serious or not serious artist needs a lightbox. Lightboxes are used to illuminate a picture from behind so that you can trace the image on to an overlaying sheet of paper. In a pinch, you can also use this to look at x-ray film to see how your bones are healing after that Knex or bicycling mi...
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Mon, 19 May 2008 21:22:46 PDT
Chrome Rim Drawing Tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/Chrome-Rim-Drawing-Tutorial/
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By: The Artist

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Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:53:13 PDT
Drawing for Non-Majors: using analog and digital tools http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawing-for-Non-Majors-using-analog-and-digital-t/
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Thu, 6 Mar 2008 20:24:28 PST
How to draw the female eye http://www.instructables.com/id/Professional-drawing-tutorial!!!/
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Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:42:56 PST
Endless Sketchbook http://www.instructables.com/id/Endless-Sketchbook/
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By: MoHDI

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Mon, 2 Jul 2007 01:29:04 PDT
Pocket Drawings http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Drawings/
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Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:53:42 PDT