The Rating System

Hey guys, it’s Gvaat. Every tutorial on this site is rated through the Workshop’s rating system. The system works for you to help you better find content suitable to what you want to learn about and your experience level.
Below is an explanation of how the system works. You can find all tutorials with a certain rating by using the explore bar at the bottom of this page.
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A1 - Beginner or Art 100
Beginner. Stuff every artist should know.
A2 - Intermediate or Art 200
A3 - Advanced or Art 300
Content rated Advanced assumes a thorough practical understanding of intermediate drawing and painting knowledge.
Each tutorial on gvaat.com is rated A1 – A3 and also has a rating in at least one of the topics below. You can easily find the tutorial’s rating at the very top of each tutorial page:

C - Composition
Composition. Content related to creation of pleasing compositions.
A - Anatomy
Anatomy. Content related to understanding of human anatomy as it relates to visual expression.
M - Manga/Anime
Manga / Anime. Content related to creation of Manga art and stylization.
T - Tools
Tools. Content related to the artist’s tools and materials.
R - Color
Color. Content related to practical application of color and the Color Contrasts.
You can find all tutorials on each topic by clicking any of the links in the explore bar below. The explore bar can also be found in the sidebar of each tutorial.
- A Guide to Properly Labeling Your Artist Prints: Artists’ Editions Demystified
- 9 Ancient and Historical Art Styles and their Visuals, Inspiration for Artists
- The Ultimate Guide to Clip Studio Paint for Beginners
- Top Clip Studio Paint Shortcuts for Artists
- Unlock the Cognitive Benefits of Drawing: From Stress Relief to Enhanced Focus
- How to Draw an Ellipse, Really
- How to Learn to Draw, a Three-Part Comprehensive Guide
- How to Draw Anime Expressions, Keys to Conveying Emotion in Drawing
- How to Draw an Anime Girl’s Face, a Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Draw Kaiju, the Godzilla Sized Step-by-Step Guide
- Bridgman Head Construction Guide, the Mystery Revealed
- The Loomis Method of Drawing the Head, a Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Draw the Neck, a Step-by-Step Guide
- What Are Art Fundamentals, How to Learn to Draw Using Art Fundamentals
- How to Draw the Female Torso, an in-Depth Guide
- How to Draw Nezuko From Demon Slayer
- How to Draw a Rose, a Simple Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Draw Anime Mouths and Lips With Expressions, an in-Depth Guide
- How to Draw Anime Hands, a Step-by-Step Tutorial – Two Methods
- How to Draw Vehicles in Perspective, a Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Draw Anime Ears, a Simple Three-Step Guide
- How to Draw the Shoulders, From the Front, Back, and Arms Raised
- How to Draw Ears, a Detailed Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Draw Forearms with Anatomical Detail, a Step-by-Step Guide
- Best Oil Painting Materials for Beginners, an In-Depth Guide
- Best Photoshop Shortcuts for Artists
- How to Draw the Knee, Bent, (and straight), Step-by-Step!
- How to Draw Legs, the Easy Step-by-Step Guide with Simplified Anatomy
- Top Digital Tools for Artists, Gvaat’s Illustrated Guide
- Best Pencils for Drawing and Sketching, and Other Tools You Will Need
- How to Draw the Torso Easier, an Illustrated Guide
- How to Paint Ghibli Backgrounds, What I Learned So Far
- How to Draw the Human Back, a Step-by-Step Construction Guide
- How to Draw Folds in Clothing and Fabric, a Step-by-Step Tutorial
- How to Draw Anime Girl Hair for Beginners, 6 Examples!
- Analyzing Capcom’s Anatomy Guide with English Translation – Part 2
- How to Draw Lips, Every Angle, Know the Shapes, Step-by-Step!
- How to Draw Feet – the Easy Step-by-Step Guide
- The Drawing Challenge for Beginners to Boost Your Skills in One Day
- Analyzing Capcom’s Anatomy Guide with English Translation – Part 1