The How To Draw: Step by Step

Learn how to draw with clear, step by step guides you can follow at your own pace.

The How To Draw is a drawing guide library for anyone who wants to put pencil to paper. Every tutorial breaks a picture down into simple stages, from the first basic shape to the finished drawing. Useful for complete beginners, for hobby artists, and for anyone who wants to practise the basics.

WHAT YOU CAN DRAW

Animals: dogs, cats, birds, farm animals, wild animals
People: faces, full body poses, expressions and emotions
Creatures and folklore: mythical beings from different cultures
Nature and places: flowers, trees, landscapes, scenery
Food and drinks: fruit, vegetables, dishes, desserts, drinks
Objects: tech and gadgets, kitchenware, toys, everyday items
Graphics and symbols: letters, numbers, icons, decorative shapes

The library keeps growing. New guides are published regularly and appear in your app after an update, so there is always another subject to try.

HOW IT WORKS

Each guide is a sequence of images. Start with step one and work through to the end. The finished drawing is shown first, so you know exactly what you are working toward. Images are stored on your device after the first load, so you can keep drawing without an internet connection.

FEATURES

Search the whole library by title or keyword
Browse guides sorted into clear categories
Mark guides as favorites and find them again in the Favorites tab
Mark guides as finished to keep track of what you have already drawn
Save guides for offline use
Tablet support with an adapted layout

DRAWN BY HAND

Every tutorial on TheHowToDraw.com and in this app is created by hand. Each step is drawn, checked, and arranged by a person. If a step turns out to be unclear, I redraw it.

FREE TO USE

The app is free. The catalog updates automatically as new guides are published.

Start with something simple, or search for the subject you have always wanted to draw.

Recent changes:
• Fixed an issue where the app could occasionally close after viewing a full-screen ad
• Improved ad timing so drawing steps are never interrupted mid-step
• Faster startup and smoother guide loading
• General stability and performance improvements