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How to… DRAW! with stencils

Illustrator and graffiti artist Kamil Holownia, aka MOD ONE Graffiti, shares his tips on how we can use stencils to draw 3D objects. Part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.

Published: November 17, 2025

MOD ONE is an illustrator and graffiti artist based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. He graduated from Bradford School of Art in Graphic Design and Illustration and now specialises in working on custom murals, tutorials, and workshops.

In this video, MOD ONE aka Kamil Holownia shares his tips on how we can use stencils to create 3D images using spray paints however, the same ideas can apply to any sort of paints or drawing tools. Follow along a learn how to add depth to your drawings and paintings!

Inspired by David Hockney, we’re encouraging everyone to get creative and draw in 2025.

Watch the film DRAW! with stencils - with MOD ONE
Download the worksheet ↗

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!

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

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

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Posted August 28, 2025

How to… DRAW! Outside!

Jake Attree shares their tips on how to draw in public places and how to get inspired by what you can see around you - part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.

Posted July 23, 2025

How to… DRAW! with scissors (doodles and squiggles)

Ben Holden shares their tips on how to draw a party on a piece of paper! - part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.

A young boy stands in a classroom drawing on a whiteboard. Is smiling and looking towards an adult who is copying his drawing.

Posted June 26, 2025

How to… draw a dragon

We asked children from Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy, how would you teach an adult to draw? Part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.

Posted May 13, 2025

How to… draw a mandala

Mussarat Rahman shares their tips on how to draw a mandala – part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.

Back of a person drawing in front of a bookcase.

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.

Posted September 18, 2025

How to… draw together!

Artist, filmmaker and musician Phil Moody explores collaborative drawing and mark-making to sounds and music.

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A group of people sit around a table smiling. They are passing pencils across the table.