6 Tips to Improve Drawing Skills All beginner artists want to know how to improve drawing skills as quickly as possible. Like all things, some will catch on quicker than others. Some have a natural inclination while others will really have to work at it. No matter where you fall on the scale, these 6 […]
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You Are an Artist
You Are an Artist Do you doubt whether or not you are an artist? Spend any amount of time in academia, or around museum curator types and you’ll doubt that you are. There are also enough haters in the world that will tell you that your work is crap. So why should you believe that […]
Drawing Anatomy Based on What You Know
Drawing Anatomy Based on What You Know As an art student, drawing anatomy is part of the curriculum. In the last post, Breaking the Rules, I reposted Draw What You See. This was one of the first things that was taught in art school. The primary reason was that most students rarely study the object […]
Drawing on the Go
Drawing on the Go It Can Be a Challenge Drawing on the go can be harder than it sounds for a number of reasons. But for those bound and determined to do it, they’ll find a way. The preferred method is by using a sketchbook and pen or pencil. MY preferred method has always been […]
3 Tips to Improve Your Drawings
3 Tips to Improve Your Drawings How to improve your drawings is probably the most common question when it comes to art. Now keep in mind that I am of the firm belief that anyone can be taught to draw. It is a skill and it isn’t one that only the artistically gifted have. You […]
Which Pens and Pencils Should You Use?
Which Pens and Pencils Should You Use? Whichever Ones Ya Got! One of the most common questions beginning artists have is “Which pens and pencils should I use?” The best answer is always…whichever ones you have on hand! When you’re first starting off, that’s seriously and honestly the best answer. Why would you wait until […]
So You Want To Be An Artist?
So You Want To Be An Artist? Start With What You’ve Got If you want to be an artist, then be an artist! It really is as simple as that. But many people are under the impression that it’s hard and complicated. They think they need years of schooling, equipment, a studio, and even the […]
Knowing When Your Work Is Done
Knowing When Your Work Is Done How to Avoid Overworking Your Project Knowing when your work is done can be a tricky thing. Have you ever had the main course in the oven and somehow, while you were busy preparing your side dishes, your main course went from done to a charred mess in the […]
3 Tips for Keeping Your Artwork Fresh
3 Tips for Keeping Your Artwork Fresh Because Stale Doesn’t Appeal to Anybody Keeping your artwork fresh is a challenge for a lot of artists. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut where you’re just busy drawing, painting, sculpting, etc. day after day, month after month, year after year. You do things the way […]
How to Start Drawing
How To Start Drawing Demystifying the Process for Beginners It seems the biggest mystery for beginner artists is how to start drawing. I’ve been asked the question many times. How do I start? Where do I begin? The very scope of it seems daunting and in many cases it results in a mysterious form of […]
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