Yes, I Quit My Day Job
What? By the time this blog post goes live, I will be without a regular "day job" for three weeks. As I am writing it, it has been one week. So what is it like to not have a regular day...Read More
What is 30-in-30?
Ok, so my 30-in-30 project is an offshoot off of "100-Heads-in-100-Days", portrait drawing project I did last year. You can learn a bit about it here: https://bit.ly/2wDnZf6 The short version is this: I did not come up with it. It consists...Read More
Figure Drawing: 100 Heads in 100 Days
First off, no I did not come up with 100 Heads in 100 Days. I caught wind of it on Instagram and looked into it closer. Once I watched the TED Talk “Inspiration Wherever You Are, The 100 Days Project”...Read More
Figure Drawing: Studio Set Up
Define? The word "studio" brings to mind lavish easels, taborets, gilded framed paintings on the walls, a stand for a model to post, lights that are adjustable and portable, and the smell of oil painting intermixed with dust. I know I...Read More
Figure Drawing: In Public
[caption id="attachment_678" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Linked to directions to create your pochade box[/caption] Why? When drawing away from the studio, you have a chance to record your view of the larger world, with your unique clear vision. You have total control. How?...Read More
Figure Drawing: Paper
The paper you draw on has a vast impact on your finished piece. The first issue is the paper archival? If you do not care about keeping them in the future, such as thumbnail sketches, being archival is of no great...Read More
Figure Drawing: Self Portrait
Why? Why create a self-portrait anyway? For starters, it gives the option of a model that will sit as long as you wish, experiment with lighting, even make yourself intentionally look older or younger, or better looking. There is no modeling...Read More
Figure Drawing: Gesture
This time, our post looks ironically quick. Gesture drawings are great warm-up exercise, before working on a more detailed project. They are quick, generally taking anywhere from ten seconds to five minutes. The point is to get the gist of what...Read More
Figure Drawing: Facial Features
Drawing the human body can seem intimidating to the beginner. All those shapes and crevices that create a person's likeness. I can all appear like so much to tackle. If you break it down into individual parts and learn to...Read More
Figure Drawing: Portrait Steps
When drawing, particularly portraits, it is always best to work from life if possible. There are times when it is not practical, or even possible. The images below were created from a photo taken on my iPhone. Gather your drawing supplies,...Read More