• There are no rules in drawing! This video explores the freedom and individuality of art, emphasizing that your unique style is as personal as your handwriting. While conventions and techniques can make drawing easier, they’re not rigid rules you must follow. Instead, they’re tools to help you grow and develop your creativity.

    Learn from the greats who came before us, just as I have in my career as an illustrator. Drawing is about exploration, trial, and error—and most importantly, action. So stop overthinking, pick up a pencil, and start sketching. How about drawing a clock today? Be sure to subscribe to the ShooRaynerDrawing Channel for more tips, inspiration, and encouragement. Let’s get drawing!

    In this video, I’ll be sharing the Sixth Golden Secret from my book, The Golden Secrets of Drawing.
    Get the book here:
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  • Things look bad when Rhode Island Roy, The Roughest Rooster in the World, comes to town!

    This is a funny story that was part of the Animal Crackers series that I illustrated for Rose Impey, back in the Orchard Books days.

    I was the last artist to be commissioned to produce artwork for the origianal Jackanory before it was withdrawn ( and then revived years later.)

    It is told by the wonderful, and very young actor, John Barrowman who went on to greater things in Dr Who as Captain Jack Harkness.

    This is posted under fair use. I am the owner of copyright on the images. All material ©BBC ©RoseImpey and ©shoorayner

  • Drawing is one of the most affordable and rewarding hobbies you can take up—it requires nothing more than a pencil and the back of a used envelope. Unlike other pastimes that can cost a fortune with little to show for it, drawing offers phenomenal returns on your time. From the paper napkins of famous artists displayed in museums to impromptu sketches on tablecloths, the simplicity of drawing has captured ideas and moments for centuries. It’s a bargain that not only sparks creativity but also builds invaluable skills like observation, persistence, and empathy.

    Ready to dive in? Grab any pencil and start sketching. Remember, it’s about practice, not perfection. Subscribe to my newsletter and to the Shoo Rayner Drawing Channel for more tips, tutorials, and inspiration to keep your artistic journey alive. With every line you draw, you’re unlocking your creative potential. So pick up that pencil, keep practicing, and see where your imagination and observation take you!

    In this video, I’ll be sharing the fifth Golden Secret from my book, The Golden Secrets of Drawing.

    Get the book here:
    Amazon in the USA https://amzn.to/4gBsb3L
    Amazon in the UK https://amzn.to/3TK7IzQ

    In this video, I’ll be sharing the fifth Golden Secret from my book, The Golden Secrets of Drawing.

    Get the book here:
    Amazon in the USA https://amzn.to/4gBsb3L
    Amazon in the UK https://amzn.to/3TK7IzQ