"Creativity takes courage." – Henri Matisse
Hey lionhearts! Welcome back to part two of a series of posts on advanced shading. In last weeks post, I discussed some of the basics to get you started before we dive in. So we're just going to get straight to the fun stuff. No brakes, full speed ahead. Today, we will be talking about …
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I've painted some murals in my time... Okay, so I've painted one (and two halves). But anyway, I figured it was time to talk about the art of wall painting, because with one mural (and two halves) under my belt, I think I know about all there is to know. (Note: sarcasm.) Anywho, if you've …
Continue reading "Painting On a Wall ~ everything you never wanted to know"
There's a lot that goes into creating a realistic portrait. You can master shading and learn how to draw hyper realistic skin and hair. But what will it matter if you don't have a base to start with? So, what kind of base is best for your drawing? That's up to you to decide. Some …
Continue reading "Creating an Accurate Outline ~ 3 tips for drawing what you see"
Hello friends! Today... we're not going to be talking about the coronavirus. I know, I'm breaking the mold. It seems like the virus is kind of the thing to talk about these days. I know it's a very real and relevant problem, and I don't take it lightly, but honestly... everyone else is already talking …
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