Cube Shading

Draw and shade four cubes using red, yellow, blue, and one secondary color.

4 Basic Forms

How to Draw a Cube, Cylinder, Cone & Sphere on an Isometric Grid

Character Ideation Forms

This character-creation course takes students from first idea to finished illustration: basic forms, ideation, multiple versions of one character, then wireframe, pencil, and ink. Printable activity sheets are available.

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Character Ideation Pencils

This character ideation activity has students pencil in three versions of the same character, refining posture, features, and personality before choosing a final design. Printable activity sheet available.

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Character Ideation Practice

This art activity uses the four basic forms—cube, cylinder, cone, and sphere—to invent original characters. It builds on freehand lines, circles, and form drawing and includes a printable activity sheet.

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Character Ideation Stages

This drawing tutorial develops two characters in three stages—wireframe, pencil, and ink—using a light table and separate sheets to preserve earlier work. No activity sheet needed.

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Freehand Draw A Tape Measure

This drawing practice is a critical exercise in combining two forms into one. Practice this skill before attempting the Character Ideation portion of this learning segment. This tape measure combines a cube and a cylinder, with relatively easy details to draw. Don't forget to upload your work when you're done!

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