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Looking Without Getting Lost

Lea Colie Wight drawing of a seated female. I am sure I have said this before, but it's true and deserves repeating. Watching great artists at work can be so instructive, especially if they follow a general process of work. Lea Colie Wight does exactly...

Published 9 Apr 2012 11:05 PM by judith St. Ledger - Roty

Filed under: Drawing Basics, pastel, figure drawing, how to draw people, sketching
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: 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
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
Long-Pose Drawing Basics: How to Keep It Energetic and Alive

A more finished drawing is possible when a model poses for an extended amount of time, but this luxury comes with particular challenges. Identifying and preparing for the potential pitfalls will improve your figure drawing . To read more features like...

Published 19 Jan 2008 7:18 AM by American Artist

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

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Looking Without Getting Lost

Drawing Basics: Drawing Day Results

Drawing Basics: Is Pastel a Drawing Medium?

Drawing Basics: One Man's Sketchbook

Drawing Basics: The Best Pencil?

Beyond Drawing Basics: Drawing Storyboards for the Coen Brothers Movies

Long-Pose Drawing Basics: How to Keep It Energetic and Alive