An art blog about all things drawing and and painting: materials, techniques, artists, and of course lots of exercises.
Here's how you can improve your technique even on busy days.
Whether you're a beginner or simply out of practice, these simple drawing exercises will help you get in shape.
It’s not just a topic for still lifes or the master artists of old, you know.
No idea what to draw, paint or sculpt today? No worries, I've got you covered.
Just like in sports a proper warm-up for a sketching session delivers the best results.
A road map to drawing interesting portraits.
Is it even worth trying to learn drawing if you have so little spare time? Of course it is.
It’s not just fruit and wine, there are still life subjects out there for all of us.
Handmade presents are perfect for Christmas, birthdays or just because!
Drawing skills are handy for so much more than just sketching pictures to hang on your wall.
There is a lot of choice, so here are some tips to help you find the right medium and style for you.
We all need a little wisdom from the old (and current) masters once in a while.
It’s a lot more fun and a lot less daunting than you think, promise!
The ultimate workflow, from observation to the finished piece.
It’s not a coincidence urban sketching is on everyone's lips right now!
Time for some super useful still life practice!
Should you pick up an artsy hobby or are you doomed to fail at it before you even start?
Need some good pictures for Instagram or your portfolio? Here's how to take them.
Sketching is the best way to turn beginner into master, but how exactly do you practise it?
Whether you're a beginner or simply out of practice, these simple drawing exercises will help you get in shape.
What can you do when you have a blank page or canvas but just can't seem to get anything on it?
Sketching is the best way to turn beginner into master, but how exactly do you practise it?