Not Off to a Very Good Start

Bear with me, please. I’m not having a good time right now, but I’m laughing a bit. Just laugh along … More

7 Observational Drawing Exercises

Athletes play sports, yet they also go through extensive drills. Musicians perform at recitals, but first they must spend a … More

I first “got to know” Amy Maricle through the Sketchbook Revival program, although I don’t recall which year she was … More

I came to the studio early yesterday, sat down here at my desk, and as is my habit, I logged … More

When I was growing up – way back in the 1950’s and 1960’s, there was a popular song and game … More

I just finished my morning “Shapes and Forms” drawing. I’m up to Day 32 of the 100-Day project. It was … More

I was pleased — and also surprised — with this drawing exercise. It was from a lesson on seeing and … More

When it comes to drawing, one of the first things we learn is the importance of correct proportions. I remember … More

Critiques are helpful; criticism, not so much. We sometimes confuse the two. The difference, of course, is that a critique … More

I’m making my way through my 100 days of drawing shapes and forms, and today I pulled out a simple … 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

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

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

It’s that time of year again! Spring is right around the corner and with spring comes Sketchbook Revival, a free … More

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