by theartist | Jan 12, 2018 | Drawing tutorials, Pencil drawings, Reviews and recommendations
I often get asked what art materials to buy, particularly by people starting out drawing and painting. The answer to a certain extent is that you get what you pay for, and although this doesn’t mean you have to pay for the best of everything there are some cheap...
by theartist | Oct 5, 2017 | Drawing tutorials, Tutorials
What is tone? Tone is the relative scale of light to dark values in an image. It is vital to creating depth and solidity in a drawing or painting. When you are choosing a reference picture, it’s best to choose one with lighting that shows the contrast between light...
by theartist | Jun 19, 2017 | Drawing tutorials, Tutorials
Drawing by eye demands a lot of looking and concentrating to make sure you are actually drawing what you see and not what you think you see. Really, the top tip is look, look and look again! Drawing by eye is an important skill to master as how well you see your...
