If you were in one of my classes, I’d probably end up giving you several of these tips for drawing before the class was over. These are things I’ve learned from reading, from experience, or from other artists that have helped me along the way. #1: USE MORE THAN ONE PENCIL Art pencils are made with graphite in varying […]
Gouache paints (pronounced “gwash”) are opaque watercolor paint. These paints comes in tubes a little larger than traditional watercolors, or you could buy various colors in a pre-packaged set. They are similar to watercolors in that they can be thinned with water; however, because they are opaque, the paper won’t show through, and you won’t […]
With this step by step drawing lesson, you’ll be creating this wolf drawing. To begin, look for the large shapes that make up the wolf. For example, the body of the wolf is a large oval. Draw this oval on your paper first, making sure it is the right size and in a good position for […]
Creating a color wheel is a good exercise to introduce students to watercolors. It provides the students with opportunities to learn: the correct way to use a paint brush how to change the color of the paint on their brushes, and how to mix colors. Supplies • Watercolor Paper • Watercolor Paints • Separate tube of purple paint […]
If you want try your hand at painting or just want to experiment with a new medium, painting with acrylics is a great way to go. As one of the most forgiving mediums, acrylic paints will cover over each other, making it easy to make changes or correct mistakes. They are water-based, so clean-up is […]
Here’s a fun and easy way for painting clouds when using watercolor. With this method, you can create cumulus type clouds using only a piece of tissue. Begin by painting a wash for the sky. Before the paint is dry (watercolors dry quickly), take a piece of tissue, crumple it a bit, and begin dabbing […]
A still life is a picture, painting, or photo of an object or group of objects arranged together. It could be a drinking glass, flowers in a vase, an old shoe, a collection of tools, or a pile of toys. For this lesson, you’ll be drawing a still life from the photo below. To […]