Drawing & Painting Blog
15 Proven Ways to Create the Illusion of Depth
Updated: 25 Feb 2020
Methods to add depth & space when drawing or painting.
How to Draw with a Mechanical Pencil
Updated: 14 Feb 2020
When, why and how to use a mechanical pencil.
Pencil Drawing Supply Review
Updated: 02 Feb 2020
Practical guide: supply & equipment for pencil drawing.
Artist of the Month - Fine Art
Updated: 01 Feb 2020
Each month talented painters will present their art and share painting tips.
Marker Pens Review
Updated: 26 Jan 2020
Types of water-based and alcohol-based markers for drawing and painting.
Technical Pens Review for Artists
Updated: 16 Jan 2020
Recommended brands of technical pens for drawing, sketching and writing.
Beginners Guide: Realistic Pencil Drawing
Updated: 07 Jan 2020
The 4 key factors for drawing realism and when to use lines.
Best YouTube Channels for Learning to Paint
Updated: 05 Jan 2020
Tutorial channels dedicated for drawing and painting for ALL levels.
The 8 Key Factors for Painting Realism
Updated: 06 Oct 2019
An introduction to the key factors for realistic drawing & painting.
How to Draw in Perspective
Updated: 16 Sep 2019
Linear and atmospheric perspective. How to add figures or objects to a painting.
How I Got 100K Pinterest Repins
Updated: 07 Aug 2019
Ultimate guide for getting your art shared on Pinterest.
Oil Painting Supplies for Beginners
Updated: 05 Aug 2019
How to wash brushes, sign a painting, choose a canvas, oil painting tips & techniques.
DIY: How to Create and Draw a Treasure Map
Updated: 21 May 2019
Steps for creating an antique looking paper and drawing a pirate map.
Professional Pet Portrait Painters
Updated: 16 May 2019
Must-see pet portrait paintings by hand-picked expert painters.
How to Mix Oil Paints - The Color Wheel
Updated: 13 Mar 2019
The relationships within the color wheel and what are primary, secondary, complimentary, warm and cool colors.
How to Paint Realistic Animals
Updated: 03 Mar 2019
With oil paints and how to draw on a large canvas using a grid.
Tutorial: Homemade Coloring Pages
Updated: 10 Feb 2019
How to draw your own coloring pages. Who are the Tsum Tsum and how can they help.
Beginners Guide: Types of Oil Painting Brushes
Updated: 04 Feb 2019
Which types of oil paintbrushes to use and when.
Insects Pencil Drawings
Updated: 02 Feb 2019
A little about the importance of insects and how to deal with insects that are a nuisance.
Landscape Paintings as a Platform for Practice
Updated: 01 Feb 2019
What to do with an unsuccessful landscape painting?
How to Draw Comics in 3 Steps
Updated: 15 Jan 2019
Guide for drawing & painting nostalgic cartoon characters.
How to Collect Comic Books
Updated: 05 Jan 2019
What is important to know about collecting comics? Which comic books are worth investing in?
Comics Characters Oil Paintings
Updated: 02 Jan 2019
Tips for painting cartoon characters with oil paints.
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Oil paintings, pencil and pen drawings and sketches, comics drawing and diagrams were drawn or created by me.
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