16 Fun Drawing And Painting Tips For Beginners

Putting pen to paper in the hopes of drawing something that'll wow people can often be a futile endeavor. Sure, you need to have a little bit of talent to be good at drawing and painting, but life is all about hacks and the art world certainly isn't excluded from that! With these 16 easy art tricks, you're going to learn how to create some amazingly effective eye-catchers without having to spend the rest of your life in front of a canvas. It's like a Bob Ross tutorial, just way easier!

1.–8. Drawing For Beginners

Does drawing a cute teddy bear, dog, cat, or elephant seem like an insurmountable feat to you? Well, you don't have to be the next Picasso to get these right. We're going to show you 8 designs that are super easy to draw, even for total rookies with two left hands. Now pick up that pen and hop to it!

Drawing Tips For Beginners

9.–12. Fun Hand Drawings For Kids

It's time to let your creativity flow! Not everyone may be cut out to be a master artist, but that doesn't mean you can't still have fun with the subject, and so much the better when you can do it in a fun and creative way. These DIY drawing activities are especially a hit with the kids and are a great way to pass the time! Get the instructions for the 4 Fun Hand Drawings For Kids.

Fun Hand Drawings For Kids

13. Melted Crayon Art

Everyone has fond childhood memories of crayons, but they're not exactly the tool of choice for the elite professional artists. After all, they break easily, sharpening them is difficult, and achieving a really nice, even coverage requires some real effort. But when you see what unique wall art can be made with them, the waxy, colorful sticks might find their way back to the top of your wish list! Get the instructions for the DIY Melted Crayon Canvas.

Melted Crayon Art

14.–15. Colorful Crafts For Rainbow Lovers

Is there anything better than a rainbow? So many beautiful pigments coming together in perfect harmony... and what a colorful scene they create! Thanks to these vibrant DIY projects, you can now create your own colorful scenes and paint the world as you want to see it, and as an added bonus, you'll love the added color in your life! Get the instructions for the Rainbow Pencil & Rainbow Marker.

Colorful Crafts For Rainbow Lovers

16. Customized T-Shirt Designs

Every year, the fashion world is driven by the same questions: What's in? What's out? What's the current trend? But one thing that never goes out of style is the good ol' DIY spirit. Thanks to this handy trick and your choice in design, you can easily make any kind of custom shirt you want! Get the instructions for the DIY Bleach Pen.

Customized T-Shirt Designs

See, art is about so much more than just talent – it's all about technique and the occasional hack to make life a little bit easier. With these 16 fun drawing and painting tips in your repertoire, you can finally explore your creative side without feeling like you're making a fool of yourself. These tricks are super easy and create amazing results, so draw away!

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