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A Simple Approach to Drawing a Fish

April 28th, 2010 · No Comments

A simple approach to drawing a fish involves getting its fundamental structure right. Two basic shapes can help you draw your perfect fish – An oblong or square shape for the body of the fish and two triangles, one for the head and the other for the tail.
In spite of the wide varieties of fish, [...]

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Drawing – 5 Surprising Reasons Why You Should Learn

April 24th, 2010 · No Comments

Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw?
Would you like to be able to create fantastic cartoons or sketches like in the Simpsons, Family Guy or Futurama? Or a portrait of a friend?
It is not as difficult as you think…
Whether you’re looking to make a career as a freelance artist, or you’re in business… [...]

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Here's How To Get Started Drawing Pictures Of Cars

March 30th, 2010 · No Comments

When you make up your mind that you are going to draw a picture of a car you need to decide on the layout. In what way will your car be sitting, will it be a side view or a view of it from an angle? These questions need to be considered before you put [...]

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Drawing From Life

March 30th, 2010 · No Comments

Drawing From Life
Many people believe strongly that there is an elite population of people that have some sort of uncontrollable skill. They believe that these people can do things that they themselves cannot do, and are able to do those things because of raw talent that they were born with.
The people who think this, cannot [...]

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Directed Drawing and Creativity

January 25th, 2010 · No Comments

When I describe my teaching method for drawing as a “directed drawing” exercise I sometimes get the comment that directed drawing stifles creativity. Another comment is that “directed drawing only encourages the student to mimic the teacher”. Not only do I disagree with these comments but I would go so far as to say that, [...]

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MyArtPassion Drawing Method Review

November 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

The publisher’s website promises the following: “Learn to Draw and Paint Like a pro in just 14 days with MyArtPassion Drawing Method. You will soon be able draw or paint anything you want at will”.
Who Will Benefit Most From This Drawing and Painting ebook?
This drawing and painting course is primarily for experienced beginners that are [...]

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How to Draw Caricatures for Fun and Profit

November 1st, 2009 · No Comments

If you enjoy drawing or want to learn how to draw and make people laugh at the same time, then learn to draw caricatures is the site for you.
Do you have aspirations of perhaps becoming a cartoonist or caricature artist?  What if you could find a way to guarantee your artistic success.? By learning the [...]

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What Supplies Do You Need for Pastel Painting?

January 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Pastels are generally a good medium to start painting with. They are easily accessible in the stores, art shops or maybe a local stationers. They vary in price considerably, but some really cheaply.

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Pencil Portrait Sketching—Tilted Head View

January 24th, 2009 · No Comments

To create a relaxed feeling in your portraits quite often you will need to sketch the head tilted. Most people when they are at ease will view with their head slightly tilted. In this article we will point out what to look for and how to tackle the tilted skull.

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Pencil Portrait Drawing—Employing Entity In Portraits

January 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

By Artfang, guest blogger
Posing your model surrounded by a few props can add much interest, dimension, and appeal to a portrait and goes a long way to describing your subject. A prop can add appreciably to the composition of the portrait. Sketching a portrait with a prop, such as a hat or even ear muffs, obliges [...]

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