If you or your child wants to learn how to draw in pencil, this is the place to begin. Here you’ll find a basic list of materials you’ll need which you can find either in an arts and crafts store, fine art catalog, or online. Drawing by John, age 11 Although we often call the […]
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Art pens come in many different varieties, producing just as many different results. Here are just a few of them: Pigma Micron Pens – These are some of my favorites. They come in six different size nibs (pen tips) ranging from .20 mm to .50 mm. They also come in 14 other colors besides black. Rapidograph
These excerpts from a message by Pastor Joel Hunter present a Christian view of art, providing artists with renewed purpose — to glorify God and reach the lost. Reviving His Points of Service: In Art By Dr. Joel Hunter “There are a lot of you who are…the logical, analytical, consistent people. You are the
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Preparing your drawing surface is one of the first steps to take when working not only with pencil but with any type of media. Clean the Work Area Of course, you’ll need a clean surface to work on. Remove unwanted residues from the desktop. I often work on the kitchen table, so this includes sticky
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Today’s free printable: A butterfly dot drawing! Click here for the PDF: butterfly dot drawing
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Tortillons are actually pieces of paper rolled up in a way so one end forms a point. They are used for rubbing the graphite to shadecertain areas of the drawing. Some artists prefer just to use their fingers, but I like using these neat little tools because they can get into smaller areas of
Today’s free printable: a giraffe! You can download the PDF here: giraffe dot drawing
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