Drawing & Painting Blog
Ellipses Drawing Guide
Updated: 20 Nov 2024
Basics for drawing round objects from imagination or observation.
Oil Painting Supplies for Beginners
Updated: 11 Nov 2024
How to wash brushes, sign a painting, choose a canvas, oil painting tips & techniques.
How to Draw (Realistic) Insects
Updated: 10 Nov 2024
Insects pencil drawing tips, many examples and some fun facts.
Pencil Drawing Supply Review
Updated: 02 Nov 2024
Practical guide: essential supply & equipment for pencil drawing.
Composition Drawing Guide
Updated: 27 Oct 2024
How to draw and render beautiful still life compositions.
15 Ways to Draw the Illusion of Depth
Updated: 20 Oct 2024
Methods to add depth & space when drawing or painting.
The 8 Key Factors for Painting Realism
Updated: 19 Oct 2024
An introduction to the key factors for realistic painting, and some painting tips.
Beginners Guide: Realistic Pencil Drawing
Updated: 17 Oct 2024
The 4 key factors for drawing realism & practical drawing tips.
How to Draw Trees (with Pen & Ink)
Updated: 03 Oct 2024
Easy guide for drawing your favorite tree, in a realistic style.
Inspiring Fine Art Painters
Updated: 25 Sep 2024
Talented painters present their art and share painting tips.
Drawing Paper Guide
Updated: 05 Sep 2024
Review for recommended paper sheets for drawing with graphite pencils and pens.
Linear (& Atmospheric) Perspective
Updated: 22 Aug 2024
The basics, including how to add figures, draw a winding road, and much more.
How to Mix Oil Paints - The Color Wheel
Updated: 12 Aug 2024
The relationships within the color wheel, and what are primary, secondary, complementary, warm and cool colors.
Markers Review
Updated: 07 Aug 2024
Guide for water-based and alcohol-based markers for drawing and painting.
How to Draw from Imagination
Updated: 07 Jul 2024
Advanced Guide. Basics for drawing concept art and product design.
Review & Guide for Artist-Grade Technical Pens (Fine Liners)
Updated: 17 Apr 2024
Recommended brands of technical pens for drawing & sketching.
Best YouTube Channels for Learning to Paint
Updated: 14 Jan 2024
Tutorial channels dedicated to drawing and painting for ALL levels!
Pet Portrait Commission Artists
Updated: 12 Jan 2024
Must-see pet portrait artworks by hand-picked professional artists.
How to Draw with a Mechanical Pencil
Updated: 05 Jan 2024
When, why and how to use a mechanical pencil.
Beginners Guide: Types of Oil Painting Brushes
Updated: 03 Jan 2024
Which types of oil paintbrushes to use, and when.
How to Draw from Observation
Updated: 02 Jan 2024
Guide for drawing & painting accurately ANY cartoon character from observation.
How to Collect Comic Books
Updated: 01 Jan 2023
What is important to know about collecting comics? Which comic books are worth investing in?
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.