Drawing

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Simplifying Charcoal: My Favorite Brands and Why

I've simplified my charcoal experience by choosing top brands Winsor Newton's Vine & Marie's Willow for charcoal - here's why!

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Painting Technique: Humanism with Donatello & Mary Magdalene with Giotto's & Darker Farther Away

Donatello's "Mary Magdalene" embodies early Renaissance humanism, expressing emotion through texture & expressive mark-making.

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Tips and Techniques: How to Use Powdered Graphite and Nylon Charcoal Balls with Bristol Paper

Discover the versatility of Bristol paper: perfect for sketches, experimentation & artistic expression.

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Sketch Drawing to Explain Giotto's 3D Mass & Solidity - Gradually Lighter to Darker, Farther Away

As you wander through the grand halls of art museums, surrounded by masterpieces from around the world, it's easy to feel a sense of...

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Strathmore 300 Series Paper: The Artist's Best Friend for Sketching and Experimentation

Master sketching & charcoal art with Strathmore 300 Series paper! Forgiving, erasable & perfect for quick studies & exploration.

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Using an Unfinished Charcoal Drawing / Sketch to Analyze Venus DeMilo, the Concept of Contrapposto

Unlock realism through texture, Contrapposto & guiding the viewer's eye. Discover how 'losing and finding an edge' transforms your art.

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Holiday Drawing Gift List: 22 Must Have Drawing Supplies for Artists

Get ready for Holiday shopping as we reveal the Ultimate Gift Buyers List for the Drawing Artist in your family!

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Sharpening Your Pencil and Gesture Drawing to Evoke Attitude & Energy

Unlock your creativity with the basics of pencil sharpening, gestural drawing, and attitude and energy.

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COLDS: Exploring Compositional Depth with Contrast, Overlapping Planes, Location, Direction, and Size

Learn how contrast (beyond light & dark), overlapping planes, location, direction & size create compelling narratives in your art.

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Spiral vs. Bound: Which Sketchbook Wins the Art Class Showdown? And Reinforce Your Spiral Bindings with Fishing Line!

Choosing between spiral & bound sketchbooks? An art teacher spills secrets for durability, size & ease of use.