Easy Sketchbook Drawing Ideas

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

I’m Lost!

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

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

The drawing lesson I reviewed this morning focused on graphite. I’m guessing that just about everyone who wants to draw … More

I’m of two minds when it comes to the concept of challenging ourselves. One school of thought teaches that it’s … More

“Gridlock” is apparently a computer game where you try to outwit opponents as you maneuver your way through a grid … More

The most recent art lesson I’ve reviewed at The Virtual Instructor has gone over the importance of drawing from life. … More

Now that I’m spending time in the studio every day, I’m re-visiting a lot of different media, supplies, and methods … More

Many years ago I heard a motivational speech about overcoming our weaknesses. It’s not enough, the speaker advised, to simply … More

I learned something today. Of course, I try to learn something every day, and usually I do come across at … More

In the summer of 2021 I downloaded an art instruction book by Barrington Barber — Learn to Draw: 10-Week Course … More

I’m old enough to remember “The Shadow” radio program. Although it began in 1937, a bit before my time, it … More

Being a life-long learner, I seem to naturally move with the rhythms of the school year. My excitement peaks each … More

In learning art, we hear over and over again about how important it is that we LOOK at what we’re … More