Drawing & Painting Blog

How to draw from observation How to Draw Accurately Updated: 02 Feb 2026

A guide to drawing fan art from observation, with an emphasis on accuracy.

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Realistic drawing guide Realistic Drawing Guide Updated: 29 Jan 2026

The 4 key factors for drawing realism with graphite pencils.

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How to draw ellipses Elliptical Objects Drawing Guide Updated: 27 Jan 2026

Basics for drawing round objects from imagination or observation.

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Tutorial for drawing textures Texture Drawing Guide Updated: 26 Jan 2026

How to draw realistic textures with graphite pencils.

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Guide for drawing torus shaped objects Torus-Shaped Objects Updated: 25 Jan 2026

Guide for drawing complex objects with torus properties.

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Methods to create depth 15 Ways to Draw the Illusion of Depth Updated: 24 Jan 2026

Methods to add depth and space when drawing or painting.

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Paper brands for drawing Drawing Paper Guide Updated: 23 Jan 2026

Review for paper brands for drawing with graphite pencils, pens, colored pencils, and markers.

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How to draw from imagination How to Draw from Imagination Updated: 22 Jan 2026

Advanced Guide. Basics for drawing concept art and product design.

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Composition drawing guide Composition Drawing Guide Updated: 21 Jan 2026

How to draw and render beautiful still life compositions.

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Oil painting equipment & supply Oil Painting Supplies for Beginners Updated: 20 Jan 2026

How to wash brushes, sign a painting, choose a canvas, and oil painting tips and techniques.

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How to draw with mechanical pencils How to Draw with a Mechanical Pencil Updated: 19 Jan 2026

When, why, and how to use a mechanical pencil.

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Types of paintbrushes for oil painting Oil Painting Brushes Guide Updated: 18 Jan 2026

Which types of oil paintbrushes to use, and when.

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How to collect comic books How to Collect Comic Books Updated: 16 Jan 2026

What is important to know about collecting comics. Which comic books are worth investing in.

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Guide for drawing spheres Sphere Drawing Guide Updated: 15 Jan 2026

The basics for drawing spheres realistically.

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How to draw maps How to Draw Maps Updated: 14 Jan 2026

Steps for creating antique-looking paper and drawing maps.

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How to draw insects How to Draw Insects Updated: 12 Jan 2026

Realistic insect drawing tips, examples, and some fun facts.

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How to mix oil paints How to Mix Oil Paints Updated: 11 Jan 2026

The relationships within the color wheel and what are primary, secondary, complementary, warm, and cool colors.

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Pencil drawing materials Pencil Drawing Supply Review Updated: 10 Jan 2026

Practical guide: essential supplies and equipment for pencil drawing.

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How to draw flowers Flower Drawing Guide Updated: 09 Jan 2026

How to draw flowers with a pen and with other mediums.

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How to paint realism The 8 Key Factors for Painting Realism Updated: 08 Jan 2026

An introduction to the key factors for realistic painting and some painting tips.

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Markers review and guide Markers Review Updated: 07 Jan 2026

Guide for water-based and alcohol-based markers for drawing, coloring, and painting.

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YouTube Channels for Learning to Paint YouTube Channels for Learning to Paint Updated: 06 Jan 2026

Tutorial channels dedicated to drawing and painting for all levels.

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Professional pet portrait painters Pet Portrait Commission Artists Updated: 05 Jan 2026

Beautiful pet portrait artworks by hand-picked professional artists.

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How to draw trees How to Draw Trees Updated: 04 Jan 2026

Guide for drawing realistic trees with pens.

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Professional fine art painters Inspiring Fine Art Painters Updated: 03 Jan 2026

Talented painters present their art and share painting tips.

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Technical pens brands review for drawing Technical Pens Review Updated: 02 Jan 2026

Recommended brands of technical pens and fine liners for drawing and sketching.

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How to draw in perspective Linear (and Atmospheric) Perspective Updated: 01 Jan 2026

The basics for one-, two-, and three-point perspective.

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My name is Ran; I am an art instructor.

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All drawings and paintings are my creation (except for paintings by artists to whom I gave a stage in intended articles).

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