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Drawing the Strength of Bones and Folds of Flesh

Pastel drawing by Lea Colie Wight. At Studio Incamminati, it is not unusual for instructors or fellows who are not teaching a particular class to come in to draw or paint beside the students. This happened recently when Lea Colie Wight joined in a figure...

Published 21 Nov 2011 10:12 PM by judith St. Ledger - Roty

Filed under: drawing, Drawing Basics, pastel, figure drawing, Color

Heading Back to School for More Drawing Basics & Beyond

My early charcoal drawing. The charcoal drawing using the Studio's method. Once again, time for me to go back to school at Studio Incamminati . In preparing for classes, I have been reviewing my last year's drawings again. I am reminded of something...

Published 28 Sep 2011 10:43 PM by judith St. Ledger - Roty

Filed under: drawing, Drawing Basics, pastel, how to draw

Drawing Basics: The Best Drawing Art Books

Plate VIII, Study for a Picture , chalk and pastel drawing. From The Practice and Science of Drawing by Harold Speed. I was just telling a friend of mine that artists love books. That surprises some people, but it is totally true, especially if you love...

Published 7 Jul 2011 1:45 PM by Courtney Jordan

Filed under: drawing, art, Drawing Basics, pastel, figure drawing, how to draw, how to draw people, drawing anatomy

Drawing Basics: Drawing Day Results

I can't speak for anyone else, but I sure enjoyed Drawing Day 2009 ! I went to Central Park with a friend, loaded down with drawing pencils, drawing sketchbooks, painting supplies, and Gatorade. Several scenes screamed out to be captured in a quick...

Published 9 Jun 2009 5:00 AM by Bob Bahr

Filed under: drawing, Drawing Basics, pastel, how to draw, pencil drawing, sketching, How to Paint

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: How Are YOU Using Negative Space?

B&W #6 , 2000, oil drawing on paper, 12" x 9" by Lisa Dinhofer An artist I interviewed recently, Lisa Dinhofer, said that being a good draftsman isn't enough. She said putting the emphasis on the objects in your scene is risky if it...

Published 13 Jan 2009 1:18 AM by Bob Bahr

Filed under: drawing, Drawing Basics, pastel, how to draw

Drawing Basics: One Man's Sketchbook

Michael Mentler's pencil drawings from his sketchbook. David Jon Kassan, a friend and an excellent painter and draftsman here in NYC, recently sent me these words about an artist he met during his travels. Here are some images from the artist's...

Published 16 Dec 2008 2:00 AM by Bob Bahr

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

Drawing Basics: The Best Pencil?

Bob Bahr talks about his favorite pencil and asks readers for their opinions.

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Published 25 Nov 2008 5:00 AM by Bob Bahr

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

Drawing Basics: Judith Carducci's Workshop and the Benefits of Drawing and Working From Life

During a recent plein air workshop in Southern France, Judith Carducci helped students who worked with pen-and-ink, pastel, watercolor, and oil colors. The unifying themes of the 10-day class were that drawing basics are a foundation of all media and...

Published 11 Sep 2008 8:31 AM by Karyn

Filed under: drawing, art, Drawing Basics, painting, pastel, how to draw, plein air, Portrait Painting, How to Paint, Oil Painting, Ink Drawing, Figure Painting

Drawing Basics: Kent Bellows' Figures With Backgrounds

In the summer 2008 issue of Drawing magazine, we discussed how Omaha artist Kent Bellows was a masterful draftsman who took the time to contemplate a vision and complete works that would endure past his untimely death. We offer more examples of his pencil...

Published 11 Sep 2008 6:13 AM by American Artist

Filed under: drawing, art, Drawing Basics, pastel, how to draw, pencil drawing, Ink Drawing, street art, Artist Daily

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: 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: Student and Faculty Work from PAFA

In the spring 2008 issue of Drawing magazine, we explored how the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts puts students on the path to become artists, teaching them drawing basics and then taking them beyond. In this online exclusive gallery, we offer more...

Published 7 May 2008 6:15 AM by American Artist

Filed under: drawing, art, Drawing Basics, pastel, how to draw

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