artistm, Author at Artist-How-To by Diane Dobson Barton

Figure Drawing: 100 Heads in 100 Days

Posted on July 10, 2018July 9, 2018 by artistm

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

Posted on June 12, 2018June 26, 2018 by artistm

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

Posted on June 12, 2018June 12, 2018 by artistm

[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

Posted on May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 by artistm

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

Posted on May 15, 2018 by artistm

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

Posted on May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 by artistm

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

Posted on April 17, 2018April 12, 2018 by artistm

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

Posted on April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 by artistm

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

Figure Drawing: Value & Shading

Posted on March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 by artistm

Value refers to light and dark. The more control you gain over the use of value the more realistic your work will appear, and the more choices you will have in the finished result. A direct way that you can do...Read More

Figure Drawing: Facial Muscles

Posted on March 6, 2018March 10, 2018 by artistm

Awareness of the facial muscles is much like a builder having the full information about a foundation. You would not want someone to start putting up the walls to your house without knowing what was beneath it. [caption id="attachment_2350" align="aligncenter" width="400"]...Read More