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Drawing is hard. Even after a lesson with a New Yorker cartoonist, I get spooked by the simplest drawing exercises. If you’re also easily scared off, but you want to get better, try these basic ...

Explore all kinds of creative techniques, helping you unlock new ways to express yourself and build confidence with your drawing. Try a variety of exercises to loosen up your creativity—whether it’s ...

Claire Watson Garcia knows the look. She has seen it for about 30 years. “They stop at the door, peer around, and say, ‘Is this the class for the utter, total, complete beginner ... ,’ and before they ...