by ADM-YB | Jan 4, 2022 | Basic principles
On this “Learn to Draw with Good Habits” page: – why artists stand at their easels – what gestures to use as you work – how to position the easel if you stand – how to position yourself if you prefer to sit – why you...
by BACALAR | Dec 29, 2021 | Basic principles
– Alberti’s idea of using windows to draw – what’s a picture plane? – Albrecht Dürer and his “draughtsman’s net” – Alberti’s idea of using windows to draw – what’s a picture plane? –...
by BACALAR | Dec 29, 2021 | Basic principles
On this “Charcoal Drawing Supplies” page: – what are the two basic types of charcoal materials and what they are made of – how vine is made, what it is best for and how to use it – “mixed” charcoals, what they are best for and...
by BACALAR | Dec 29, 2021 | Basic principles
On this “Pencil Drawing Supplies” page: – what pencil leads are actually made of – the brief history of how pencils were made – an explanation of the American and European systems for indicating pencil hardness and softness – when...
by BACALAR | Dec 27, 2021 | Basic principles
On this “Artist Supplies” page: – an introduction to charcoal and pencil drawing materials – what not to buy – the difference between charcoal and pencil Supplies for artists since the earliest drawings over 30,000 years ago, amazingly, ...
by BACALAR | Dec 27, 2021 | Basic principles
On this “Drawing Areas” page: – why you need your own space – what equipment you need – how to use easels and boards – how to use lamps as you work – the shopping list to set up your space A sacred “art corner” of your own is...
