Drawing & Painting Blog
How to Draw Accurately
Updated: 02 Feb 2026
A guide to drawing fan art from observation, with an emphasis on accuracy.
Realistic Drawing Guide
Updated: 29 Jan 2026
The 4 key factors for drawing realism with graphite pencils.
Elliptical Objects Drawing Guide
Updated: 27 Jan 2026
Basics for drawing round objects from imagination or observation.
15 Ways to Draw the Illusion of Depth
Updated: 24 Jan 2026
Methods to add depth and space when drawing or painting.
Drawing Paper Guide
Updated: 23 Jan 2026
Review for paper brands for drawing with graphite pencils, pens, colored pencils, and markers.
How to Draw from Imagination
Updated: 22 Jan 2026
Advanced Guide. Basics for drawing concept art and product design.
Composition Drawing Guide
Updated: 21 Jan 2026
How to draw and render beautiful still life compositions.
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.
How to Draw with a Mechanical Pencil
Updated: 19 Jan 2026
When, why, and how to use a mechanical pencil.
How to Collect Comic Books
Updated: 16 Jan 2026
What is important to know about collecting comics. Which comic books are worth investing in.
How to Draw Insects
Updated: 12 Jan 2026
Realistic insect drawing tips, examples, and some fun facts.
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.
Pencil Drawing Supply Review
Updated: 10 Jan 2026
Practical guide: essential supplies and equipment for pencil drawing.
The 8 Key Factors for Painting Realism
Updated: 08 Jan 2026
An introduction to the key factors for realistic painting and some painting tips.
Markers Review
Updated: 07 Jan 2026
Guide for water-based and alcohol-based markers for drawing, coloring, and painting.
YouTube Channels for Learning to Paint
Updated: 06 Jan 2026
Tutorial channels dedicated to drawing and painting for all levels.
Pet Portrait Commission Artists
Updated: 05 Jan 2026
Beautiful pet portrait artworks by hand-picked professional artists.
Inspiring Fine Art Painters
Updated: 03 Jan 2026
Talented painters present their art and share painting tips.
Technical Pens Review
Updated: 02 Jan 2026
Recommended brands of technical pens and fine liners for drawing and sketching.
Linear (and Atmospheric) Perspective
Updated: 01 Jan 2026
The basics for one-, two-, and three-point perspective.
My name is Ran; I am an art instructor.
I wrote all the articles in this blog. All the equipment shown in the articles belongs to me and was photographed by me.
All drawings and paintings are my creation (except for paintings by artists to whom I gave a stage in intended articles).
New or updated blog articles will advance to the top of the page.