Starting your figure drawing with basic shapes makes it easier to draw more sophisticated lines on top. Here, I've drawn the ...

If you think creatively, you can often use existing tools in useful new ways. The free GNU Image Manipulation Program has a Paths tool that assists with drawing shapes. You can also use it to draw ...

When you draw a shape, think about: How many sides it has. How long each side is. How many angles or corners it has. The type of angles it has - obtuse, acute or right angles. Use your ruler to ...