Blending Tools for Drawing *This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. When it comes to blending tools for drawing, you can literally use just about anything handy. You don’t have to have legit store-bought tools, but you can if you like. None of them are really […]
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How to Shade When Drawing
How to Shade When Drawing Knowing how to shade when drawing is important if you want your artwork to look believable. What types of shadows are there? Where do shadows fall? First, let’s discuss the anatomy of highlights and shadows. There are five basic types: The highlight is the brightest point of light that falls […]
Draw What You See
Draw What You See, Not What You Know Draw what you see, not what you think you know. That was one of the first bits of advice given in more than just one of my art classes. Most beginners try to draw what they know, not what they see, although they think they’re drawing what […]
Drawing with a Grid
How Drawing with a Grid Can Help Drawing with a grid has been around since the time of the ancient Egyptians. Old masters like Albrecht Durer, John Singer Sargent, and Leonardo da Vinci used it. So, there shouldn’t be any shame in using this method. It isn’t cheating. It’s a tool that many, many artists […]
Drawing Realistically
5 Tips for Drawing Realistically Drawing realistically requires time and practice. That’s not the answer most people want to hear. They want the secret on how to do so now. The truth is, there is no magic pencil that can help you do that. And in fact, for many years, I did so with your […]
How to Mix Color
How to Mix Color without as Much Guesswork How to mix color. It’s one of the first things we learn as kids. Blue and yellow makes green. Red and blue makes purple. Red and yellow makes orange. Back in the day, when Crayola had a much more limited color selection, those were pretty reliable formulas. […]
Developing Artistic Style
Developing Artistic Style Stop Drawing Like Other People! One of the biggest concerns for budding artists is developing artistic style. One of the things that happens is that they start copying the styles of other artists that they admire. I did this for a while, too. I had never drawn comic book characters before and […]
Reference Photos
Reference Photos Where Do You Get ‘Em and Is It Legal? Reference photos have probably been an artist’s (and model’s) best friend since photos came to be. Consider how things were before photography when your model had to sit for hours while you worked on their portrait. How much easier would it have been to […]
Art is Subjective
Art is Subjective Keeping Criticism in Its Place As an artist, beginner or veteran, it’s important to remember that art is subjective. In today’s world, the internet and social media makes it incredibly easy for people all over the world to comment on your artwork. In general, most comment favorably and are encouraging. But we […]
Facebook Groups for Beginner Artists
Facebook Groups for Beginner Artists Find Your Tribe and Show Your Work! Facebook groups for beginner artists may sound scary. For tons of beginner artists, the scariest thing about art is actually showing their art. It’s not uncommon. If this describes you, just relax. You’re in good company. Every artist I know (myself included) has […]
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