Basic drawing methods, under drawings, layering and blending, starting drawings, finishing drawings, correcting mistakes. If you need help with any part of the drawing process, find help in Basic Drawing Methods.
My original intention for this post was a tutorial subject showing you how to draw the night sky. But it’s a lot more difficult to find a good reference photo than I expected. Especially one that hasn’t been photographed with filters, or been altered in post production. So I’m going …
A lot of colored pencil artists, myself included, work on mostly small pieces. But colored pencils are also good for larger pieces. Today I’d like to share a couple of ways to create large line drawings for those bigger pieces. For most colored pencil artists, the key is small. It …
If you’re a portrait artist, or any artist working in realism, an accurate line drawing is essential. There are many ways to produce accurate line drawings, including the method I’ve used for most of my artistic life. The grid method of drawing. The plain and simple fact is that I’ve …
A while back, someone asked for tips on drawing faded, summer grass. I am planning to write a specific tutorial on that subject, and I’m hoping to use the plein air challenge to do the drawing. First, however, lets talk about finding the right colors for drawing summer grass. If …
When most people think of fine art, I think they see great and glorious paintings, full color drawings, or exquisite sculptures. They don’t usually think “simple line drawings,” but you know what? You can do a lot with lines just by making use of a few line drawing basics. September …
Thinking about adapting the Flemish method to colored pencil? Before you begin, consider these three basic tips for getting the best results possible.
Three common reasons why your colored pencil drawings might fade and tips on how to keep colors from fading during and after drawing.
A few basic tips to help you get smooth color with water soluble colored pencil, whether using them for under drawing work, or exclusively.
Is it possible to fix a colored pencil drawing that’s too dark? 3 tips on how to make a color lighter, even if you’ve burnished it.
There are dozens of tips for drawing reflections on water. Carrie shares a few basics that form the foundation for drawing believable water.
