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How to… DRAW! Download free artist guides

As part of DRAW!, a nationwide drawing project for Bradford 2025 supported by David Hockney, we’re encouraging everyone to get creative and draw.

Each month in 2025, a different artist is inviting us all to create a drawing inspired by a particular theme. But we know it’s not always easy to get started…

Explore our series of ‘How to’ videos below, created with Bradford artists, and download drawing free resources to have a go yourself.

Explore our 'How to...' drawing guides

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Posted March 20, 2025 

How to… make your own drawing tool

Naseem Darbey shares their tips on 'how to make your own drawing tool' - part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.

Posted February 24, 2025 

How to… draw your worry monster

Street artist Yaya shares their tips on the technique of 'drawing your worry monster' - part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.
Hand colouring in, in green papers, a line drawing of buildings on a cardboard piece of paper

Posted January 22, 2025 

How to… take a line for a walk

Alison McIntyre from The ‪Art Doctors shares her tips on the technique of 'taking a line for a walk' - part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.

Share your drawing

Want to share your masterpiece with the world? Just use the hashtag #Bradford2025 and tag us on social media.

Or you can upload your images and share them with us – see bradford2025.co.uk/draw for more information.

A selection of images will be published on our website each month and shared in an exhibition at the close of the year.

 

DRAW! supported by David Hockney

David Hockney has drawn the world around him for 60 years – and the Bradford-born artist is now supporting DRAW!, a nationwide drawing project for Bradford 2025.

Each month, a different artist will invite us all to create a drawing inspired by a particular theme. Learn more – and get drawing!

Find out more →
Artist David Hockney sits on a chair in front of one of his paintings. The artwork is hung on a white wall.

Bradford 2025: Learning resources

Explore our free, downloadable learning resources and activity packs for educators.

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