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\nShadowDraw breaks every drawing into simple, guided steps. You follow the same strokes as a professional artist, learning:\n\n* Line control\n* Shapes & construction\n* Proportions\n* Shading\n* Final detailing
\n\nEach step unlocks only after you complete the previous one, giving you a structured, supportive learning path—like having a private art teacher with you on your iPad.\n\nTHOUSANDS OF STEP-BY-STEP LESSONS
\nExplore beginner-friendly drawing lessons across the most popular art subjects:\n\n* Manga & Anime Characters\n* People & Portraits\n* Animals (cats, dogs, horses, birds, dragons, and more)\n* Architecture & Buildings\n* Botanical & Nature Drawing\n* Birds & Butterflies\n* Coloring & Simple Shading\n* Holiday & Seasonal Art\n* Warm-Ups & Foundations\n* Sketching Basics
\n\nWith over 2,000 guided tutorials, there’s always something inspiring to draw.\n\nPRACTICE YOUR WAY
\nShadowDraw offers two flexible learning modes:\n\nArt Teacher Mode
\nWe pick brushes and colors so beginners can focus on fundamentals.\n\nSketch My Way
\nChoose your own tools and colors for creative freedom.\n\nBUILD A DAILY DRAWING HABIT\n
Short, approachable lessons help you build confidence and stay consistent. ShadowDraw makes daily practice easy, fun, and motivating—even for busy beginners.\n\nRECOGNIZED BY APPLE & TRUSTED WORLDWIDE\n
ShadowDraw has been featured in the App Store collections, including:\n\n* Incredible iPad Apps\n* Great with Apple Pencil\n* Apple Pencil Starter Kit\n* Better with Apple Pencil\n* The Best Drawing Apps\n* The Best Apps for Creatives\n\nShadowDraw has also ranked as the #1 Drawing App in its category.\n\nApple writes:\n
“With over 1,500 hand-drawn lessons developed by real artists, ShadowDraw is a drawing app for beginners who want to improve their skills through daily step-by-step exercises.”\n\nPRAISED BY THE PRESS
\nThe New York Times
“ShadowDraw... teaches drawing forms by having you follow along the animated pen strokes of another artist in an updated take on the ‘copying the masters’ approach.”\n\nMacBreak Weekly — Pick of the Week
“...the next generation of step-by-step.”\n\nAlso featured by CNET and Creative Bloq.\n\nLEARN TOGETHER WITH SHADOWDRAW+
\nA ShadowDraw+ membership unlocks the full library and supports Family Sharing, so everyone in your household can learn to draw at their own pace.\n\nWE’RE HERE TO HELP\n
Need support or have feedback? Contact us anytime through in-app Chat Support.\n\nEmail: support@shadowdrawapp.com
\nWebsite: shadowdrawapp.com\n
Instagram: @shadowdraw\n\nFor our EULA agreement, please visit:\n
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/\n\nShadowDraw® and Shadow Draw™ are trademarks of Shadow Draw Inc.","facts":{"developer_id":1223507082,"developer_url":"http://www.shadowdrawapp.com","first_released":"2017-12-14T17:44:04Z","support_url":"http://www.shadowdrawapp.com/","privacy_url":"https://www.shadowdrawapp.com/privacy-policy/","website_url":"http://www.shadowdrawapp.com/","app_version":"2026.4","release_notes":"This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.\n• Fixed an issue with saved drawings\n• Updated Spanish and Swedish localizations\nEnjoying ShadowDraw? 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