In the following video tutorial, artist Alphonso Dunn demonstrates how to shade basic geometric forms using pen and ink. See more of Alphonso’s videos over at his Youtube Channel.
A Workshop in Tonal Drawing by artist Mark Vazquez-Mackay
Visual artist, Mark Vazquez-Mackay presents a workshop on creating a tonal drawing with charcoal at the Alberta College of Art and Design. Mark instructs a number of courses at the college in the Department of Continuing Education: Drawing I & II, Self Portraiture, Oil Painting I, and Figure Painting. To learn more about ACAD’s continuing […]
Drawing with your Eraser
In this episode of Aaron’s Art Tips, Aaron shows you how to use your eraser as an effective drawing tool when working in charcoal. Watch as Aaron brings a female lowland gorilla to life. Visit Aaron’s YouTube Channel Here Visit Aaron’s Website Here
20 Ways YOU can Become a Better Artist Starting Right Now
I made a commitment to myself the other day that I would focus more time on improving my skills in hopes of becoming a better artist. Through research and personal experience, I came up with the following. I hope you find this helpful. If you have anything you would like to add, please do so […]
How to Draw a Horse with Colored Pencils
The following is a full step by step tutorial on How to Draw a Horse with Colored Pencils by artist Carrie L. Lewis. You can learn more about her in the bio section at the end of this drawing lesson. Colored Pencil Drawing Tutorial – Palomino Arabian Filly – Direct Drawing Method 8×10 Original Colored […]
How to Turn Your Artwork Into Museum-Quality Prints
Are your art pieces hanging on your wall or stored away being enjoyed by no one? Would you like to have a stylish gallery with luxurious stretched canvas prints (like these) of your treasured pieces but can’t afford one? It is a pity to keep your inspiring artwork hidden from society, after you poured soul […]
How to Draw an Ear from the Side- Step by Step Drawing Demonstration
How to Draw an Ear with Pencil In this step by step beginners lesson we will learn how to draw an ear from the side using pencil. Drawing the ear is something that most artists are afraid of, yet if you understand how the ear is constructed and can do basic shadings, then drawing the […]
Silverpoint Drawing Technique
Silverpoint is a very old type of Metalpoint drawing technique. It isn’t a very popular drawing style today but has slowly been gaining in popularity. I myself never heard of it until the other day and thought perhaps you fine folks would find this interesting. Below are a handful of Silverpoint drawing videos I found […]
Eyes of the Tiger – Pastel Tutorial
About the Artist Born in 1980 and father of 2 sons, Jean-Claude Grillet bisanti is a Swiss lawyer passionated by impressionism and figurative art. His passion, strenghten by years of practice, finally led him to acquire some artistic skills. He published an artbook dedicated to his wildlife painting in 2013 http://www.blurb.com/books/4324114-wildscape-a-painterly-journey-collector-edition Jean-Claude’s Websites: http://www.swisswildlifeartist.com/ http://bisanti.deviantart.com […]
Soft Pastel Painting Step by Step
Step by Step Soft Pastel Painting From Start to Finish I am using a picture of my dog for this demonstration. First, I cut a piece of suede matboard to the desired size (in this case, 10″ x 20″). I always tape the matboard to a stiff piece of cardboard so I can move it […]