Contour Drawing

The word “contour” means “outline.” Contour Drawing refers to drawing only the exterior lines of the object you’re looking at. You won’t find any shading in a contour drawing. For example, when drawing the contour of the flowers below, you only draw the outside shape of the flowers and vase. Don’t draw any of the […]

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Watercolor Paper

If you are thinking of trying watercolor, you may be a bit overwhelmed. There are so many types of paper available, which kind should you buy? Watercolor paper comes in pads, blocks, or individual sheets of various sizes. There’s no wrong choice; you’ll want the paper that works best for your project and produces the effect

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Using Colored Pencils

Colored pencils are a fun medium for any age. Economical and portable, the effects achieved with these pencils range from very soft, muted artwork to vibrant, colorful designs. Some of my favorites are made by Prismacolor. Once you start drawing with them, you won’t want to go back to the regular student brands again. The

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