29 drawing hacks to help you draw like pro

Learning to draw can feel like a super-serious process, with hours spent studying complicated tutorials. But every now and then, a less involved option pops up that'll put a spring in your step – and we've got a zinger for you. This YouTube video below whizzes through a whopping 29 'drawing hacks', covering everything from drawing a fancy ballgown to a water droplet, a pair of hands to a flamingo. It's a real whistle-stop tour through a vast range of categories.

Though this video is labelled 'for teens', we don't think these tips are limited to budding artists under 20. There are some decent hacks here, perfect for those wanting to flex their sketching muscles with a fun five-minute challenge, or even to add a whole new skill to those still learning. If you'd like to dive a bit deeper into some sketching know-how, see our post outlining the best how to draw lessons around. 

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Georgia Coggan

Georgia is lucky enough to be Creative Bloq's Editor. She has been working for Creative Bloq since 2018, starting out as a freelancer writing about all things branding, design, art, tech and creativity – as well as sniffing out genuinely good deals on creative technology. Since becoming Editor, she has been managing the site on a day-to-day basis, helping to shape the diverse content streams CB is known for and leading the team in their own creativity.