Here are some tips I give my art students when we’re drawing a face in class. If drawing from a photograph, change the image to black and white. It will be easier to see all the different grey tones in the picture. 2. Use […]
For this lesson, you’ll be creating a T-Rex drawing step by step. To download the reference picture, click HERE. Follow the step-by-step directions to create your own t-rex drawing. Scroll down to find the link for a PDF you can download and print. If you are viewing on a mobile device and cannot see the instructions, […]
Need some ideas to get your child involved in art? Here are some to try: Set aside time with your children for creating home-made decorations. As a community service project, you could make extra to take to a local nursing home or assisted living center. There are lots of craft ideas in magazines or online. […]
How to Draw a Rose Bud is my first instructional video! I know I still have a lot to learn, but I think this one turned out okay. In this video, I take you step by step on how I would draw a rose bud. You can download and print the reference picture HERE. Ready to start? […]
One of my favorite types of art media are watercolors. Using watercolors is a great way to introduce a child to painting — they are fun and easy to clean up. It’s also a good media to try if you want to paint but you have a limited amount of space or time. Easy to set up, interrupt, pick […]
Below are several pen and ink techniques you can practice. Here’s how to start: To begin, on your practice paper, draw six squares with your pen, like this. Don’t worry if they’re not straight – remember, this is just practice! 🙂 1. In the first square, draw a series of straight lines, all going in the […]
Before you start drawing, it’s important to remember that “drawing is seeing.” The objects you draw are made up of basic lines and shapes put together in certain ways. I like to think of the shapes as falling into one of these basic groups: 1. Circles (Ovals are included here) 2. Triangles 3. Squares (Rectangles are included […]