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

Look! Look! Look!

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

From the time I first began oil painting, I’ve been aware of how very different art looks up close as … More

A few days ago I picked up Keys to Drawing — my current favorite “how to draw” book — and … More

Got your phone? You probably have it in your hand, right? And it probably has a “timer” feature included with … More

Today’s drawing exercise was all about cross-hatching, although to look at the first drawing I did — which is really only … More

There’s a slight chance — if you’ve been reading recent posts on this blog — you might be able to take … More

What is the process of drawing? Seriously, I want you to stop and think about it for a minute or two. … More