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 […]

Which Pens and Pencils Should You Use?

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?

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 […]

3 Tips for Keeping Your Artwork Fresh

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 […]