The Graphite Guide

Subjects & Projects

Practice is far more fun when it makes something recognizable. These step-by-step guides take everything you've learned and aim it at real subjects: faces and a first simple portrait, the hands everyone says are hard, the human figure, a tabletop still life, animals and pets, trees and landscapes, and the everyday objects around you. Each one is broken into approachable stages that sneak in a lot of useful repetition.

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9 guides
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How to Draw a Face: Beginner Proportions Step by Step

Learn how to draw a face for beginners with simple proportion guidelines, a clear step-by-step walkthrough, and tips for avoiding common mistakes.

July 3, 2026
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How to Draw Everyday Objects From Around the House

Learn to draw everyday objects at home with this step-by-step beginner guide. Start with simple shapes, build confidence, and grow your sketching practice.

July 2, 2026
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How to Draw Trees and Simple Landscapes

Learn how to draw a tree and simple landscapes step by step. Beginner-friendly techniques for drawing nature with a pencil, from trunk to foliage.

June 28, 2026
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How to Draw Hair With a Pencil: Texture, Flow, and Shading

Learn how to draw realistic hair with a pencil. Block in masses, establish light and shadow, then add directional strokes for straight, wavy, and curly hair.

June 24, 2026
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How to Draw Animals: Starting With Simple Shapes

Learn how to draw animals for beginners using simple construction shapes. Step-by-step guidance for cats, dogs, and more with practical tips.

June 23, 2026
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How to Draw a Simple Still Life

Learn how to draw a still life step by step. Set up objects, measure proportions, and build form with shading. A beginner-friendly guide with practical tips.

June 19, 2026
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How to Draw the Human Figure for Beginners

Learn how to draw the human figure with the heads-tall proportion system, gesture, and simple shapes. A practical guide for figure drawing beginners.

June 16, 2026
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How to Draw Hands (Without Them Looking Wrong)

Learn how to draw hands step by step with this beginner-friendly guide. Simplify the palm, nail proportions, and avoid the most common mistakes.

June 12, 2026
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How to Draw Eyes That Look Real

Learn how to draw eyes that look real with this beginner step-by-step guide covering anatomy, shading, iris detail, and eyelashes.

June 7, 2026

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