Drawing & Painting Blog
15 Proven Ways to Create the Illusion of Depth
Updated: 10 Aug 2020
Methods to add depth & space when drawing or painting.
Beginners Guide: Realistic Pencil Drawing
Updated: 03 Aug 2020
The 4 key factors for drawing realism & practical drawing tips.
How to Mix Oil Paints - The Color Wheel
Updated: 28 Jul 2020
The relationships within the color wheel and what are primary, secondary, complementary, warm and cool colors.
How to Draw Cartoon Characters
Updated: 21 Jul 2020
Guide for drawing & painting ANY cartoon character from observation.
Composition Drawing Guide
Updated: 11 Jul 2020
How to draw and render beautiful still life compositions.
The 8 Key Factors for Painting Realism
Updated: 09 Jul 2020
An introduction to the key factors for realistic painting and some painting tips.
Review & Guide for Artist-Grade Technical Pens (Fineliners)
Updated: 23 Jun 2020
Recommended brands of technical pens for drawing & sketching.
How to Draw ANY Flower with Pens
Updated: 14 Jun 2020
Easy guide for drawing your favorite flower with pen & ink.
Pencil Drawing Supply Review
Updated: 11 Jun 2020
Practical guide: essential supply & equipment for pencil drawing.
How to Draw Trees (with Pen & Ink)
Updated: 06 Jun 2020
Easy guide for drawing your favorite tree in a realistic style.
Marker Pens Review
Updated: 22 May 2020
Types of water-based and alcohol-based markers for drawing and painting.
Inspiring Fine Art Painters
Updated: 10 May 2020
Talented painters present their art and share painting tips.
Best YouTube Channels for Learning to Paint
Updated: 08 May 2020
Tutorial channels dedicated for drawing and painting for ALL levels.
How to Draw with a Mechanical Pencil
Updated: 14 Feb 2020
When, why and how to use a mechanical pencil.
Beginners Guide: Types of Oil Painting Brushes
Updated: 06 Jan 2020
Which types of oil paintbrushes to use and when.
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 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.
How to Collect Comic Books
Updated: 05 Jan 2019
What is important to know about collecting comics? Which comic books are worth investing in?
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