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What is Classical Drawing?

Have you heard the terms Classical Drawing, French Academic Techniques, Atelier Methods, or Sight-Si...

Comparing Drawing Approaches

There's no one right way to approach drawing; There are many right ways! The best way for you to lea...

Quick Tips for Painting Realistic Eyes

Follow along in the video as an alla prima painting of an eye comes to life. Use these concepts in y...

How to Shade a Drawing in 3 Steps

The number one thing artists want to develop in their drawing is realistic shading, but it can be el...

Why Every Artist Should Paint Still Lives

Painting a bowl of fruit or a few simple objects might not seem like a big deal, it could be the key...

Making Art While on a Family Vacation

Do you dream of a relaxing art vacation full of hours of outdoor sketching, and returning home with ...

Measuring Techniques for Portrait Drawing

Let's take a look at two different approaches to achieving proportion in a portrait drawing. We'll c...