How to Choose Base Colors
The first color decision you have to make is what color to use for a base color. This is especially true if you work over the whole drawing layer by layer. In this post, Carrie shares one way to make error-proof decisions.
How to Find the Best Composition from Digital Photos on PhotoShop
How to Find the Best Composition from Digital Photos on PhotoShop describes how to try different compositions digitally before putting pencil to paper.
Process Digital Reference Photos in Photoshop
Knowing how to process digital reference photos is as important as knowing the best art materials. In this post, artist Carrie Lewis shows you how she makes basic adjustments using Photoshop 7 on a Macintosh.
Squaring Up Photos in Photoshop
Have you ever wished there was some way of squaring up photos in Photoshop? Especially photos of drawings that you want to use for marketing or your portfolio? Cheer up! There is! One of the more annoying aspects of using the computer for artwork is getting perfectly square photographs. Whether …
Putting a Drawing Grid on a Digital Photo
6 steps to put a grid over a reference photo using your computer and PhotoShop.
Taking Better Reference Photos for Your Art
Many artists begin each project with a camera. In this post, I share 3 things that will help you in taking better reference photos for future drawings.
How to Draw a Horse Using a Grid
How to draw a horse using a grid. An eight-step demonstration with illustrations and instructions to help you draw horses or anything else.
