As the sun moves across the sky, it casts shadows and illuminates objects differently than earlier in the day. No one notices this more than an artist painting en plein air. Oil painter, Larry DeGraff is one artist that attempts to capture that fleeting light.. . . read more
Pencils are just one of the many mediums in which artists communicate. They are also the most basic of mediums. They are easy to control and use and usually set the foundation for your artwork - remember outlines?. . . read more
Drawing and painting negative spaces (i.e., not just the outline of an object, but the spaces between objects) is an important technique for artists to learn. In the following video, Craig Nelson demonstrates. . . read more
Monday in Video Tutorials - Craig Nelson demonstrates why he likes to use an “egbert” (a long filbert brush) to paint negative spaces in trees and other foliage.
Tuesday in Drawing Tips - Don’t miss Dania Jalees’ informative pencil drawing primer. Learn everything. . . read more