Drawing & Painting Blog
Realistic Drawing Guide
Updated: 01 May 2025
The 4 key factors for drawing realism with graphite pencils.
The 8 Key Factors for Painting Realism
Updated: 28 Apr 2025
An introduction to the key factors for realistic painting, and some painting tips.
Markers Review
Updated: 16 Apr 2025
Guide for water-based and alcohol-based markers for drawing and painting.
Pencil Drawing Supply Review
Updated: 15 Apr 2025
Practical guide: essential supply & equipment for pencil drawing.
How to Mix Oil Paints - The Color Wheel
Updated: 25 Mar 2025
The relationships within the color wheel, and what are primary, secondary, complementary, warm and cool colors.
How to Collect Comic Books
Updated: 20 Mar 2025
What is important to know about collecting comics? Which comic books are worth investing in?
Drawing Paper Guide
Updated: 07 Mar 2025
Review for recommended paper sheets for drawing with graphite pencils and pens.
15 Ways to Draw the Illusion of Depth
Updated: 06 Mar 2025
Methods to add depth and space when drawing or painting.
Linear (& Atmospheric) Perspective
Updated: 01 Mar 2025
The basics, including how to add figures, draw a winding road, and much more.
Oil Painting Supplies for Beginners
Updated: 21 Feb 2025
How to wash brushes, sign a painting, choose a canvas, oil painting tips & techniques.
How to Draw from Imagination
Updated: 04 Feb 2025
Advanced Guide. Basics for drawing concept art and product design.
How to Draw with a Mechanical Pencil
Updated: 29 Jan 2025
When, why and how to use a mechanical pencil.
Types of Oil Painting Brushes
Updated: 15 Jan 2025
Which types of oil paintbrushes to use, and when.
Composition Drawing Guide
Updated: 06 Jan 2025
How to draw and render beautiful still life compositions.
Ellipses Drawing Guide
Updated: 20 Nov 2024
Basics for drawing round objects from imagination or observation.
How to Draw (Realistic) Insects
Updated: 10 Nov 2024
Insects pencil drawing tips, many examples and some fun facts.
Inspiring Fine Art Painters
Updated: 25 Sep 2024
Talented painters present their art and share painting tips.
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 from Observation
Updated: 02 Jan 2024
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).
New or updated blog articles will advance to the top of the page.