Attitude by Patricia Hannaway, 2006, pastel sketch drawing, 21 x 12. Human figure sketching, especially learning how to sketch from a model, is one of the most rewarding ways of practicing art because it can enhance your abilities in ways that are both practical and inspirational. It's practical...
Knowledge of anatomy is essential for artists who want their figures to appear realistic and natural. But we are not surgeons or medical professionals! Artists are not, and should not be, slaves to anatomical correctness. Académie d’homme by Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, ca. 1800, black chalk...
Peter Kelsey's cast drawing of the male torso. Hey fellow artists! Drawing anatomy seems overwhelming to me sometimes, but if I focus on strategies for HOW to learn it, it starts to seem doable. Here are a few tips I learned from a recent article written by Dan Gheno in Drawing magazine: Peter Kelsey's...
In Splendido by Bernie Fuchs, the scene is warm, inviting, and has the appeal of a festive gathering that you want to be part of . I typically don’t carry around a sketchbook, but during this time of year I could make an exception. There is so much going on, and it seems like everywhere I look...
It’s tricky when an activity involves technique but is actually done best when you just get loose and let things happen naturally and effortlessly. Dancing is that way, and drawing is too. There are a lot of things to consider, but in the end you have to take all the lessons you’ve learned...
Draftsmen gathered at the Manhattan venue for “BODIES…The Exhibition” last year to draw the specimens on display. The best of them were named finalists in a special competition co-sponsored by the exhibition and Drawing magazine. by Bob Bahr Back View by Kurt Long, 2008, colored pencil...
We counted the number of times historical figures were referenced or reproduced in the first 10 issues of Drawing and showcased the the most mentioned here, with illuminating comments from two experts. by Bob Bahr It’s possible the greatest drawer the world has produced was a female apprentice...