Featured Articles & Artist Resources

Explore my collection of artist resources and articles consisting of various techniques, painting and drawing tutorials, master painting breakdowns and guides with step by step demonstrations.

What is Écorché Drawing – and The Importance of Anatomy for Artists

Écorché drawing is a drawing (or sculpture) of a human or animal that shows the figure with the skin stripped off – revealing just the

January 2, 2020 6 Comments

5 Drawing Tips for Beginners to Learn How to Draw

Drawing is very fun but can be equally challenging. However, it is an incredibly rewarding process! The more effort you put into it, the more

December 23, 2019 7 Comments

Soft pastels for beginners. Learn about soft pastel materials and supplies

Soft Pastel Drawing For Beginners

What are soft pastels? Pastels are an amazing medium! This article will give you a beginners introduction to soft pastels and a basic understanding of

October 21, 2019 18 Comments

Silverpoint Drawing Guide And Necessary Materials

I became entranced by silverpoint drawing simply by looking at many of Da Vinci’s drawings done in silverpoint. Today, one does not hear about this

September 24, 2019 17 Comments

Drawing lessons from Leonardo Da Vinci

Who better to learn some drawing tips from than Leonardo Da Vinci? These lessons are pulled from his book ‘a treatise on painting’. If you

August 30, 2019 6 Comments

5 Best Pencil Sharpeners for Artists

Pencil sharpeners are an important part of the toolkit for artists who use pencils frequently. The list contains only those that are portable and easy

August 18, 2019 No Comments