Normally when we draw we’re doing what’s called Additive Drawing; it’s adding charcoal, graphite, color pencils, or pen to a blank piece of paper. We draw, using an eraser as only an afterthought to remove mistakes or messiness. What if you turn that process on its head?
7 Ways to Care for your Artist
Are patrons of artists a thing of the past? When you hear “patron” you are likely thinking of someone who’s rich and buys art. That’s great! But there are other ways to be a patron to the artist in your life. Read on to learn 7 simple ways…
Drawing Incognito: Being an Undercover Artist
Have you ever played the part of an “undercover artist” inconspicuously using the public as your art models? Anybody can do it, but do you dare?
Pros & Cons of Working from Reality
Working from reality/observation/life can be a great and growing experience for any artist. What exactly are the benefits? We’ll discuss them here as well as list some possible drawbacks (and how to avoid them).
Pros & Cons of Working from Imagination
The Definition of Imagination is The mind’s ability to be creative, form new ideas and images. Have you ever wanted to tap into your imagination and ride a wave of creativity?
Pros & Cons of Working from Photos
When creating, what are the pros & cons of the different sources: Photos, Imagination, and Reality? In this, Part 1, we’ll be looking at the benefits and drawbacks of Photographs being your subject source.
Making Art On Vacation
Does a vacation also mean a vacation from creating? Whether it’s a trip to the Bahamas or a 3-day staycation, let’s talk about making the most of our days-off…
Face Truths: The Truth About Faces
The following are “face truths” that will help you draw a face truthfully. They go hand-in-hand with each other, making them less like steps to follow and more like a slide to go down.
The Benefits of a Tribe: Having an Art Community
Creating art certainly isn’t like a soccer team where there’s eye contact and yelling out to others in a coordinated, concerted effort towards a goal; But… could it be?
How Many Drawings Does it Take to Make a Good One?
If at first you don’t succeed in drawing, try and try and try and try… Out of 100 drawings that I do, what percentage would count as successful?