The #1 way to start drawing

Learn to Draw, Step by Step

DrawUp turns anyone into an artist with 500+ interactive drawing tutorials. Follow the guided strokes, get instant accuracy feedback, color your creation — and even draw in multiplayer with other artists.

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Multiplayer drawing
500+Step-by-step tutorials
4.8★App Store rating
WeeklyNew lessons added
4+Fun for every age
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The Drawing App That Teaches You

Every lesson guides your hand stroke by stroke — so your drawing actually looks like the tutorial.

Step by step drawing tutorial of a girl with cat ears headband in DrawUp
Learn step by step
Library of hundreds of drawing tutorials: anime, animals, faces, flowers
Hundreds of tutorials
Interactive drawing lesson for beginners with live accuracy score in DrawUp
Interactive lessons
Achievement badges tracking drawing progress in DrawUp
Track your progress
Intuitive drawing tools: bucket, eraser, marker, pencil, crayon and color palettes
Intuitive tools
How it works

How to Draw Step by Step with DrawUp

No talent required — just follow along. Here's how you go from blank page to finished artwork in minutes.

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Pick a tutorial

Choose from 500+ drawings: cute animals, anime characters, faces, flowers, landmarks and more. New lessons every week.

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Follow the guide

A moving guide shows exactly where each stroke goes. Draw with your finger, Apple Pencil, or any stylus.

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Get instant feedback

Live accuracy scoring, first-try stars and mistake tracking help you improve with every line you draw.

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Color & share

Fill your line art with beautiful palettes, export a speedpaint video, and share your finished piece with friends.

Why DrawUp

Everything a Beginner Artist Needs

One app for learning, practicing, relaxing and playing — on iPhone, iPad and Android.

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500+ step-by-step tutorials

A huge library of drawing lessons for all levels — from your first doodle to portraits and anatomy.

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Interactive accuracy feedback

The app scores every stroke in real time, so you know exactly what to fix — like a patient art teacher.

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Multiplayer drawing

Draw together with other players in real time. Learning to draw is more fun with company.

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Coloring & free draw

Relaxing coloring mode and a free-draw canvas with bucket fill, marker, pencil, crayon and curated palettes.

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Achievements & streaks

Earn badges from Aspiring Artist to Color Dabbler. Daily drawings keep your practice habit alive.

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Speedpaint videos

Turn any finished drawing into a share-ready speedpaint video with one tap. Layers included.

Play together

Multiplayer Drawing — Draw With Friends Online

Most drawing games only let you guess doodles. DrawUp's multiplayer mode lets you actually draw together — complete the same lesson side by side, compare results, and color your artwork your way.

  • Real-time multiplayer drawing sessions
  • Same step-by-step guidance, shared fun
  • Color your finished drawing however you want
  • Perfect for friends, family and classrooms
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DrawUp multiplayer drawing and coloring a kawaii character
Free drawing guides

Learn How to Draw — Guides & Tutorials

Practical guides that answer the exact questions beginner artists search for — and show how DrawUp gets you there faster.

Beginners

How to Draw for Beginners: Step by Step

The complete roadmap from zero drawing experience to confident sketching — shapes, lines, and your first finished drawings.

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Faces

How to Draw a Face Step by Step

Proportions, construction lines and features explained simply — plus guided face lessons that draw with you.

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Eyes

How to Draw Eyes: Easy Step by Step

From basic almond shapes to realistic irises and anime eyes — the beginner-friendly method that actually works.

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Anime

How to Draw Anime for Beginners

Learn anime faces, eyes and characters with interactive lessons that guide every stroke of your kawaii creations.

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Animals

How to Draw a Cat (Easy Method)

Draw adorable cats and kittens from simple shapes in under 15 steps — even if you've never drawn an animal before.

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Kids

Easy Drawings for Kids

Screen time that builds a real skill: fun, guided drawings kids can finish on their own — rated 4+ and ad-light.

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Multiplayer

Drawing Multiplayer: Draw With Friends Online

How DrawUp's real-time multiplayer drawing works, and why drawing together beats guessing games.

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iPad

Learn to Draw on iPad with Apple Pencil

Just got an iPad or Apple Pencil? Here's the fastest way to actually learn to draw with it — not just own it.

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Ideas

50 Things to Draw When You're Bored

Never stare at a blank page again — fun, easy drawing ideas plus daily prompts delivered right in the app.

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Adults

How to Learn to Draw as an Adult

It's not too late. Why adults learn faster than they think, and the 10-minutes-a-day method that sticks.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything people ask before downloading DrawUp.

What is the best app to learn how to draw for beginners?

DrawUp is built specifically for beginners: every drawing is broken into simple steps, an interactive guide shows you exactly where to place each line, and real-time accuracy scoring tells you how you did. With 500+ tutorials and new lessons weekly, it's rated 4.8★ by over 6,500 artists. Learn more →

Does DrawUp have a multiplayer drawing mode?

Yes! DrawUp includes a multiplayer drawing mode where you draw together with other players in real time, then color your artwork however you like. It's one of the few learn-to-draw apps with built-in multiplayer. Learn more →

Is DrawUp free?

DrawUp is free to download on the App Store and Google Play, with dozens of free lessons included. DrawUp Premium unlocks the full 500+ tutorial library, multiplayer and gallery, with weekly, monthly, 6-month and annual plans.

Can I learn to draw anime with DrawUp?

Yes — DrawUp includes step-by-step anime and manga-style lessons: anime girls and boys, expressive eyes, faces and hair, each broken into easy guided strokes with accuracy feedback. Learn more →

Do I need an Apple Pencil to learn to draw on iPad?

No. DrawUp works perfectly with just your finger on iPhone, iPad and Android. An Apple Pencil or stylus adds precision, but every lesson is fully drawable with a fingertip. Learn more →

Is DrawUp good for kids?

Yes. DrawUp is rated 4+ on the App Store and 3+ on Google Play. Kids follow the friendly guide dot to complete cute animals and characters, earn achievement badges, and build creative confidence. Learn more →

How do the step-by-step drawing lessons work?

Each tutorial splits a drawing into 10–15 steps. A guide circle shows where to start, a path shows where to draw, and the app scores your accuracy live — tracking first-try successes and mistakes. Finish the line art, then color it your way. Learn more →

Can I learn to draw faces and eyes with DrawUp?

Absolutely — faces are a core part of the library: front and profile portraits, realistic and cartoon eyes, lips, curly hair and full characters, all with construction-line guidance. Learn more →

What should I draw when I'm bored?

Open DrawUp and pick from 500+ ideas: cute cats, kawaii characters, bees, butterflies, flowers, astronauts, the Eiffel Tower, ocean waves and more. Daily drawings give you a fresh prompt every day. Learn more →

Can adults learn to draw from scratch?

Yes — most DrawUp users are adult beginners. Guided steps remove the frustration of starting from zero, and short lessons fit a relaxing evening routine. Many reviewers sketch while watching TV. Learn more →

Start Drawing Today — It's Free

Join thousands of beginners who made drawing their favorite new habit. Your first lesson takes 5 minutes.

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