Inches, centimeters, decimal-inch, metric, and alternating color squares in several lengths. Available in printable PDF and PS files.

Free open source drawing program with capabilities similar to Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw. For Linux, Windows 2000/2003/XP, and Mac OS X.

Instructions for teaching the first steps of drawing to children. Written for parents and teachers who want to help their children learn drawing basics.

Low cost paint program for Windows and OS X. Sketch with pencils, paint with oils, "apply" gold leaf and silver foil. Layers and layered Photoshop document import and export.

Downloadable and printable graph paper pdfs. Square, multi-width, dots, cross grid, light verticals, and axonometric perspective. Some allow you to choose number of squares and other details.

An online version of the old favorite. Create your drawing with the arrow keys and then save it to a gallery, send it to a friend, or "shake" the screen and start over.

Forum for charcoal and pencil drawing artists hosted by J. D. Hillberry.

How Literacy starts at home with scribbling and drawing. Theory, pdfs, and book ordering information for educators and parents.

User submitted digital pen tips. Tips and tutorials for Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, and Adobe Flash Professional.

Short drawing tutorials for busy people by Myfanwy Nixon. Each lesson takes less than ten minutes.

Create, modify and share 3D models. Free and Pro versions for download.

Forum devoted to drawing and artists who draw.

Sketchbooks, journals, drawings, doodles, graffiti, and commentary by forum members.

Premium artist pencils, sharpeners, and accessories. Only source for Palomino graphite art pencil.

Written instructions for teaching basic shading observation and technique to children.

Free pencil drawing lessons that teach you how to draw.

Draw simple shapes, flow charts, floor, office, kitchen, and bath layouts on your screen for free. Save in editable form or as a regular graphic file. Supports IE 6+ and Firefox 1.5+.

Draw or paint on your screen with a mouse or digital pen. Adjust color, brush size, opacity, replay brush strokes, frame, print, and send your work.

Drawing the human figure from your mind anatomy training course. Includes 19 free lessons.

Free Mind Mapping software for Windows and Mac OSX. FAQs, screen shots, and ideas about how to use mind maps.