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Colored Pencils and Exploding Heads: Welcome to the Fall Issue of Drawing

Kinder Love by Jason Bard Yarmosky, 2011, pencil drawing, 18 x 24. Frontal Study of Naked Man by Leonardo, 1503- 09, pen and ink drawing, 9 1/4 x 5 3/4. Looking East by Kerry Brooks, colored pencil drawing. I'm excited to report that the fall issue...

Published 7 Nov 2011 6:09 PM by Austin R. Williams

Filed under: drawing, art, Drawing Basics, figure drawing, pencil drawing, colored pencil, sketching, Ink Drawing, Artist Daily

Drawing Basics: Anatomy Drawing Like No Other

"Bodies ... The Exhibition," currently housed in New York City's South Street Seaport, offers draftsmen the chance to draw from human specimens after hours. It's an opportunity New York City area artists shouldn't miss.

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Published 12 May 2009 5:00 AM by Bob Bahr

Filed under: drawing, Drawing Basics, figure drawing, how to draw, how to draw people, pencil drawing, colored pencil, drawing anatomy, street art

Drawing Basics: Is Pastel a Drawing Medium?

Many pastelists consider their pieces to be paintings. Here at American Artist, we have tried to steer clear of the debate on whether pastel is a drawing medium or a painting medium, although when put against the wall and poked in the chest, we'll...

Published 20 Jan 2009 2:00 AM by Bob Bahr

Filed under: drawing, art, Drawing Basics, pastel, how to draw, colored pencil, sketching, How to Paint, Oil Painting, Artist Daily

Drawing Basics: David Jon Kassan on "Cellini Revisted" by Sam Ivie

David Jon Kassan discusses Sam Ivie's Cellini Revisited. Cellini Revisited by Sam Ivie, 2000, colored pencil drawing, 8 x 10. Collection the artist. Looking at Drawings: Cellini Revisited by Sam Ivie by David Jon Kassan In this small colored pencil...

Published 11 Sep 2008 6:12 AM by American Artist

Filed under: drawing, Drawing Basics, painting, how to draw, pencil drawing, colored pencil, Photo Reference

Beyond Drawing Basics: Drawing Storyboards for the Coen Brothers Movies

Ohio artist J. Todd Anderson took his talent for drawing to Hollywood and, as a storyboard artist, became part of the award-winning Coen Brothers movie-making team, creating the storyboards for such movies as Raising Arizona and No Country for Old Men...

Published 7 Jul 2008 11:21 AM by American Artist

Filed under: drawing, art, Drawing Basics, pastel, how to draw, colored pencil, sketching, street art

Drawing Basics: Arlene Steinberg on Colored Pencil

Read the transcript from yesterday's live online chat and drawing tutorial with colored pencil artist Arlene Steinberg. Be sure to attend our next live chat with pastel artist Janet Monafo on Monday, June 9 at 2pm EST. 2008-05-12 11:00:03.0 Administrator...

Published 7 Jul 2008 6:18 AM by American Artist

Filed under: drawing, art, Drawing Basics, pastel, how to draw, pencil drawing, colored pencil, still life, plein air, How to Paint, shading, Artist Daily

Drawing Basics: Dee Overly's Colored Pencil and Graphite Drawings

In her colored pencil and graphite drawings, Dee Overly invites viewers to admire the unique details of natural objects. by Lynne Moss Perricelli Raindrops 2007, colored pencil drawing, 8½ x 7. This piece won second place in American Artist’s...

Published 7 Jul 2008 6:15 AM by American Artist

Filed under: drawing, art, Drawing Basics, pastel, how to draw, pencil drawing, colored pencil, Art Competitions, Artist Daily

Drawing Basics: Values Create Dramatic Drawings

Careful use of darks and lights within and around the figure can give your drawings more power and dramatic force. by Dan Gheno Laocoön by Baccio Bandinelli, red and black chalk, 21 x 15¾. Collection the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy. Some...

Published 6 Jun 2008 6:30 AM by American Artist

Filed under: drawing, art, Drawing Basics, figure drawing, how to draw, how to draw people, pencil drawing, colored pencil, sketching, shading

Drawing Basics: Arlene Steinberg on How Colored Pencil Techniques Relate to Painting

Arlene Steinberg develops her detailed colored pencil drawings in much the same way as an oil painter would proceed. She carefully determines a composition, builds from dark shadows to bright highlights, and underpaints complementary colors to enrich...

Published 6 Jun 2008 8:27 AM by American Artist

Filed under: drawing, art, Drawing Basics, pastel, how to draw, pencil drawing, colored pencil, still life

Drawing Basics: Colored Pencil Drawings of Natural Objects

In this online exclusive gallery, we offer more colored pencil drawings by spring 2008 featured artist Dee Overly. Hiding 2006, colored pencil, 7 x 6. Collection Cathy Barry. Rain Beads 2007, colored pencil, 8½ x 7. Collection the artist. Peaches...

Published 7 May 2008 5:15 AM by American Artist

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Drawing Basics: Arlene Steinberg's Colored Pencil Drawings

In the May 2008 issue of American Artist, we explored how Arlene Steinberg developed her detailed colored pencil drawings in much the same way as an oil painter would proceed. We present more of her drawings in this online exclusive gallery. All Paired...

Published 7 Apr 2008 5:03 AM by American Artist

Filed under: drawing, Drawing Basics, how to draw, pencil drawing, colored pencil, Artist Daily

Drawing Basics: Philip Pearlstein's Prints and Army Drawings

In this online exclusive gallery, view more examples of Philip Pearlstein's work that highlight the draftsmanship and drawing skills described in his winter 2008 Drawing feature. Jerusalem, Kidron Valley 1987-88, woodcut, 40 x 119. Collection the...

Published 7 Apr 2008 4:45 AM by American Artist

Filed under: drawing, Drawing Basics, how to draw, colored pencil, Ink Drawing

Beyond Drawing Basics: Philip Pearlstein's Unrelenting Gaze

This New York artist discovers many of his breakthroughs through drawings, depicting strictly what he sees with little thought for accepted standards of draftsmanship. by John A. Parks Study for Eroded Cliff 1955, sepia wash on paper, 18¾ x 23...

Published 7 Mar 2008 5:40 AM by American Artist

Filed under: drawing, art, Drawing Basics, figure drawing, how to draw, how to draw people, colored pencil, Watercolor Painting, street art

Drawing Basics: Julia Randall's Colored Pencil Mouths

In the winter 2008 issue of Drawing magazine, we discussed how New York City artist Julia Randall's colored pencil drawings incorporated depictions of her mouth. We present more of her voyeuristic, suggestive, slightly grotesque, and humorous drawings...

Published 8 Feb 2008 5:30 AM by American Artist

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Drawing Basics: Ingres' Miraculous Lines

This French master teaches us much about contours, portraiture, and how to draw people. by Mark G. Mitchell Portrait of Charles- François Mallet 1809, graphite, 10 9/16 x 8 5/16. Collection The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. So that’s...

Published 8 Feb 2008 5:01 AM by American Artist

Filed under: drawing, art, Drawing Basics, pastel, how to draw, how to draw people, colored pencil, life drawing, Portrait Painting, Oil Painting, shading, Ink Drawing

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