Drawing & Painting Blog
Beginners Guide: Realistic Pencil Drawing
Updated: 08 Dec 2023
The 4 key factors for drawing realism & practical drawing tips.
Drawing Paper Guide
Updated: 07 Dec 2023
Review for recommended paper sheets for drawing with graphite pencils and pens.
How to Mix Oil Paints - The Color Wheel
Updated: 28 Nov 2023
The relationships within the color wheel, and what are primary, secondary, complementary, warm and cool colors.
15 Ways to Draw the Illusion of Depth
Updated: 16 Oct 2023
Methods to add depth & space when drawing or painting.
Linear (& Atmospheric) Perspective
Updated: 10 Oct 2023
The basics, including how to add figures, draw a winding road, and much more.
Pencil Drawing Supply Review
Updated: 08 Oct 2023
Practical guide: essential supply & equipment for pencil drawing.
The 8 Key Factors for Painting Realism
Updated: 27 Sep 2023
An introduction to the key factors for realistic painting, and some painting tips.
Markers Review
Updated: 25 Sep 2023
Guide for water-based and alcohol-based markers for drawing and painting.
How to Draw (Realistic) Insects
Updated: 14 Sep 2023
Insects pencil drawing tips, many examples and some fun facts.
How to Draw Trees (with Pen & Ink)
Updated: 13 Sep 2023
Easy guide for drawing your favorite tree, in a realistic style.
Drawing Paper Guide
Updated: 03 Sep 2023
Review for recommended paper sheets for drawing with graphite pencils and pens.
Review & Guide for Artist-Grade Technical Pens (Fine Liners)
Updated: 18 Jul 2023
Recommended brands of technical pens for drawing & sketching.
Ellipses Drawing Guide
Updated: 05 Jul 2023
Basics for drawing round objects from imagination or observation.
How to Draw ANY Flower with Pens
Updated: 03 Jul 2023
Easy guide for drawing your favorite flower with pen & ink.
Composition Drawing Guide
Updated: 12 Jun 2023
How to draw and render beautiful still life compositions.
How to Draw from Imagination
Updated: 11 May 2023
Advanced Guide. Basics for drawing concept art and product design.
Oil Painting Supplies for Beginners
Updated: 26 Feb 2023
How to wash brushes, sign a painting, choose a canvas, oil painting tips & techniques.
Best YouTube Channels for Learning to Paint
Updated: 15 Jan 2023
Tutorial channels dedicated to drawing and painting for ALL levels!
Beginners Guide: Types of Oil Painting Brushes
Updated: 04 Jan 2023
Which types of oil paintbrushes to use and when.
Inspiring Fine Art Painters
Updated: 03 Jan 2023
Talented painters present their art and share painting tips.
How to Draw with a Mechanical Pencil
Updated: 02 Jan 2023
When, why and how to use a mechanical pencil.
Pet Portrait Commission Artists
Updated: 01 Jan 2023
Must-see pet portrait artworks by hand-picked professional artists.
How to Collect Comic Books
Updated: 01 Jan 2023
What is important to know about collecting comics? Which comic books are worth investing in?
How to Draw from Observation
Updated: 26 Mar 2022
Guide for drawing & painting accurately ANY cartoon character from observation.
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).
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