It seems that artists sometimes get worried or nervous about drawing people and faces. There are many reasons why this may be. What if the proportions are wrong? What if I make uncle Jim 100 lbs heavier than he is? What if the model doesn’t hold still? What if my drawing looks nothing like the [...]

The biggest challenge most beginner artists face: the fear to make mistakes! Even expert artists struggle often with their lack of self-confidence. At last these feelings are causing most artist’s blocks – sometime the artist is aware of this, sometimes not.
Most probably you experience the same problem. But no need to worry, you can prevail [...]

In this commentary we imagine that you draw directly from life or from a appropriate photograph. In other words, we imagine that you do not use the so-called grid method. This method relies on a grid drawn both on the photograph of your subject as well as your sketching paper.
If this is so, the [...]

To generate interesting fluid portraits that exude life you must appreciate the effect of the spine on the skull and shoulders.
To produce a relaxed feeling in your portraits quite often you will need to sketch the skull slanted. Most people when they are at ease will view with their skull slightly slanted. In this [...]

There are many artists who struggle with drawing a face and having it actually look like the person you are drawing. These tips should help you to achieve a more realistic outcome and have your drawings come to life.
The first tip is probably the most important. When you are drawing, draw from a good [...]

What memories are conjured up when you get a whiff of a brand new box of Crayola crayons? The scent is so unique that it can transport you back to your childhood in a heartbeat. Although I’m well into what is termed “midlife,” I eagerly anticipate the experience of my son opening a new box [...]

If you want to learn drawing, let me tell you: its not only fun, but also awakening. Luckily anybody can learn to draw. And so can you, no matter what your age or profession are.
Most probably youҒve been told: if you want to draw you just need to use your eyes. Just look properly at [...]

Basic Steps For Drawing Simple And Expressive Cartoons
Cartoons are satirical or humorous drawing that is generally drawn on a piece of paper. People who have an interest in drawing cartoons should know some of the basic elements for drawing cartoons. At first, one should decide whether his cartoon is of a person or animal. [...]

Drawing the human form is no easy task. In fact, it’s probably the toughest task an artists can try and master. Why? Because every person is different and each stroke of the pencil represents the model and the observation of the artist and their interpretation. There are a few principles to keep in mind as [...]

Drawing has been around for centuries. In fact, wonderfully vital drawings and paintings by primitive peoples have been discovered, which proves that many thousands of years ago the art of drawing was there, innate, in mankind. Everyone can draw, for it is an inherent human trait far more natural than writing.
Unfortunately most people lose [...]