About Drawing / SketchingDrawing / SketchingArtist Quotations- June 22, 2008 Often reading something from another artist or writer can strike a chord that sets off your creativity. Sometimes you find statements that express ideas that you haven't been able to...http://drawsketch.about.com/b/2008/06/22/artist-quotes-2.htm Before You Buy Drawing Equipment- June 20, 2008 If you are just starting out, or are buying art supplies for someone who is, take a look at this guide to the 'extra kit' you need for drawing. Drawing...http://drawsketch.about.com/b/2008/06/20/before-you-buy-drawing-equipment.htm Theories of Modern Art - Review- June 15, 2008 Herschel B. Chipp's 'Theories of Modern Art: A Source Book By Artists and Critics' is an essential reference for anyone interested in the evolution of modern art. Nothing...http://drawsketch.about.com/b/2008/06/15/theories-of-modern-art-review.htm Negative Space Drawing- June 14, 2008 Using negative space correctly can give your drawing a huge boost. Negative Space is essentially about seeing: it describes how you look at the scene before you. You are looking...http://drawsketch.about.com/b/2008/06/14/negative-space-drawing.htm Maiden with a Unicorn- June 12, 2008 Now here's an Old Master drawing you just have to see. Our Art History site featured this image on 'Wordless Wednesday' - da Vinci's 'A Maiden with a Unicorn. It's...http://drawsketch.about.com/b/2008/06/12/maiden-with-a-unicorn.htm Draw and Sketch Tree Frogs- June 10, 2008 Here are two tree frogs to draw. The first one uses basic ovals to create a simple, cute frog ideal for DIY clipart, or you can use the same approach...http://drawsketch.about.com/b/2008/06/10/draw-and-sketch-tree-frogs.htm John Wolseley's Australian Eye- June 9, 2008 John Wolseley has been one of my favorite Australian painters for years. He gave a guest lecture when I was a student at art school, and I was tremendously excited...http://drawsketch.about.com/b/2008/06/09/john-wolseleys-australian-eye.htm What a Pity: The World's Biggest Drawing, Isn't.- June 9, 2008 Ever behind the times, I just read an interesting little article in Wired about Swedish artist Erik Nordenenkar's GPS and DHL Delivery drawing. It's such a pity - a...http://drawsketch.about.com/b/2008/06/09/what-a-pity-the-worlds-biggest-drawing-isnt.htm Thumbnail Sketching- June 3, 2008 Thumbnail sketching is basically doing very small, usually linear-but they can be shaded, or in simple blocked tone - sketches. A thumbnail sketch is often enclosed within a rough...http://drawsketch.about.com/b/2008/06/03/thumbnail-sketching-2.htm Draw a Cartoon Tropical Fish- June 3, 2008 Here's a fun little tropical fish to draw. It's a very cartoony fish - it started life with a reference photo somewhere and gradually became a figment of my imagination!...http://drawsketch.about.com/b/2008/06/03/draw-a-cartoon-tropical-fish.htm |