What Is It?

In studying shapes and forms, we learn that there are two distinct types: geometric and organic. The organic forms are … More

Textural Studies – Creating an Illusion

One of the most valuable skills in graphite drawing — and in other media as well — is the ability … More

Today’s “Shapes and Form” exercise — my 100-day project — left me a bit frazzled. I reached into my “wooden … More

I did a lot of different things in the studio yesterday. I worked on shapes and forms — and those … More

This is one of those days in the art studio. Maybe you know what I’m talking about. One of those … More

Oh, what a beautiful sphere! This “featured image” was created by AI, and it is, indeed, quite lovely. Spheres are … More

One of the most popular posts on Artistcoveries was written in 2019: Developing New Skills – Cross Contour Lines. Now, … More

Today’s “block” for my 100-Day Project was this one, and had you asked me what it was I would have … More

I loved playing “Jacks” as a child, and I actually was fairly good at it, if I do say so … More

One of the reasons I came back to the studio was because I felt guilty — not about leaving my … More

Since I began learning to draw back in 2015, I’ve bought a lot of art supplies. Had you asked me, … More

I was a cheerleader in high school, and “2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate” was one of the … More

First things first. I saw the retinologist about my vision problems. I know I’ve mentioned my limited vision before, although … More

I’ve mentioned several times that even while I’ve been away from “art” for quite some time, I have recently done … More

I remember quite well when I first started learning to draw. I was so proud of myself when I learned … More

Yes, here I am again — briefly. For months now, I’ve been doing everything except art, and that’s all right. I’m … More

One of my first projects since my return to the studio was a mixed media abstract, one of a series … More

The good news — well, I guess it’s good — is that I’m getting back to the studio. I’ve been … More

My “drawing assignment” for today found me a bit flummoxed. Oh, what an awesome word that is! I don’t hear … More

A lot has changed for me since I began learning to draw seven years ago, and I mean this in … More