
Hi, my name is Darlene Nguyen and I created this website to help you learn to draw. As someone with a learning disability, I understand how important it is for lessons to be clear and easy to follow. For 13 years I’ve been sharing step-by-step tutorials online that have helped millions of artists practice and improve their realistic pencil drawings. Each tutorial on RFA is made with care and designed to be detailed, simple, and easy to follow. Learn how to draw realistic pencil drawings step-by-step using the selection of tutorials below!
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Latest Video Tutorial
This step-by-step tutorial shows how to draw a realistic teary eye from a blank page to a polished drawing. Learn simple techniques to make eyes look moist, natural, and three-dimensional.
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Blog
How to Make a Blending Stump (DIY Drawing Tool)
What is a Blending Stump? A blending stump is simply a tightly rolled piece of…
How to Make DIY Models to Enhance Your Drawing Skills
Are you good at drawing facial features from the front or side but struggle with…
How to Make a Kneaded Eraser | EASY
This is my favorite type of eraser. It can be molded into any shape to…
Inktober 2017 – My Submissions
If you haven’t heard of Inktober, it’s a fun challenge started by Jake Parker, where you…
Beginner’s guide to graphite drawing pencils
If you’re new to drawing with graphite and wondering what are the best drawing pencils you should…
8 unique gifts for artists
Need some art gift ideas for the visual artist in your life? Here’s my top…
Drawing Techniques & Tips
Pencil Shading Techniques Intro
I’ve always found shading to be the quickest way to add realism and depth to…
Drawing technique #1: Shadow lining
Hey guys! This is the first article in a new series I’m starting. The series…
3 exercises to improve your drawing skills
Below are 3 awesome drawing exercises that will improve your drawing skills dramatically. They will…
What is a kneaded eraser – How do you use one?
So, what is a kneaded eraser? Unlike the common vinyl or rubber pink erasers, kneaded rubber erasers…
Detailed guide: How to use a blending stump
A blending stump or paper stump is a stick of tightly rolled up soft paper…











































