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How to draw a cube_a guide on basic figuresby ~trifle-confusion

Resources & Stock Images / Tutorials / Traditional Art / Drawing / Other

tutorial on how to draw basic figures from scratch (how to build them up and how to shade them to give depth), using a cube as an example.

_{I will be honest, the cube reference I used, I've no idea whether I'm even allowed to put it in this tutorial. I checked the page of the site I found it on, it says you have to use some sort of credits to buy it, but I kinda only wanted to use it as a ref. I put it in here to make it clear how I work with refs. but I'm guessing since I used it in a work, that means it's actually not allowed. I didn't see any terms of use though, not even the name of the photographer

stupid thing is, not only is it surprisingly difficult to find a good ref of a cube, I drew everything for this tutorial before checking if I could use it

the only reason I uploaded this, is because I'm on a schedule for #Art-Union - I made this tut for the first assignment, which is going to be announced today.

however, I'm going to try and find another reference and replace/redo the tutorial with that one. (here's hoping I can find a ref that looks more or less the same as the one I used, because otherwise I'm going to have to change the text as well.... )

myeah..

OR!! I just came up with a better idea. I can just join the site and pay for it I hope it's not too expensive. lol but that would save me a whole lot of time. idk how to earn credits though. either way this tutorial will be updated soon hopefully

[update: yeah I'll pay for it. is gonna take me a week though so yeah if the owner of this image reads this, I will pay for it, but I've to wait for the money to be transacted to paypal]}

btw this is what I meant with a set triangle [link]

used lettertypes:
- sakkal majalla
- freestyle script
- AR destine
- brush script mt
- chiller

also, yes, I know that the cube I drew based on the ref isn't exactly the same. try not to look at that, I didn't really try too hard

well I hope this tutorial is helpful and not confusing or anything!

~nomadic7 Sep 15, 2012

Symmetrical! I like seeing all the cubes! but i still can't make straight lines...any tips on that? >_>

~trifle-confusion Sep 15, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

well I don't think it's possible to draw a straight line freehand, so a ruler is the only solution. I would suggest buying a set triangle, cuz then you can get both straight lines and parallel lines easily

it's a very helpful tool!

~nomadic7 Sep 18, 2012

I guess there's no other way...but I suppose it's is necessary.. =w=a

~theGman0 Jul 30, 2012 Hobbyist

very informative

~trifle-confusion Jul 31, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

thank you

=Inudono19 Jul 30, 2012 Hobbyist Digital Artist

Gotta admit, I kinda laughed at the overly long explanation on how do draw a cube; of all things.

~trifle-confusion Jul 31, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

well glad you enjoyed reading it

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