Articles related to "How To Sketch"
A Magic Screen: Etch A Sketch
To bad life isn't like an Etch A Sketch. We could draw it like we wanted. If we made a mistake, we could shake it out.
• etch a sketch
• the magic screen
• magic screen etch a sketch toy
• stylus toys
• etching toys
Character Sketching
You need a little bit of character to get by the design of characters and classes.
• imagination
• common
• thought
• catharsis
• game
Drawing Human Sketches
Sketching landscapes, still-lifes, and objects...Easy. Humans, not so much. This article will help you draw and sketch humans with ease.
• how to draw humans
• how to sketch
• how to draw people
• sketch
• human
How to Create a Sketch Book
How to create a sketch book like those of Leonardo DaVinci. Save your sketches from everyday life in an art journal.
• children's sketch books
• art journaling
• sketching nature
• drawing
• creating art journals
Mason Garrett – Sketch Artist
Mason Garrett has self published a journal/therapeutic drawing book. It is an exploration of his inner world. He is a committed sketch artist of considerable skill.
• mason garrett
• drawing
• sketching
• therepeuatic journaling
• self published online jouranl
Everquest Pottery Guide
A few tricks and tips to get to a skill level in 100 in this trade skill for Sony Online Entertainment's original mmorpg.
• eq pottery guide
• everquest pottery guide
• everquest trade skills
• pottery sketches
• everquest
Introduction to Nature Journaling
An introduction to "Drawing Nature" and the process of beginning an illustrated nature journal.
• nature
• journal
• drawing
• sketching
• outdoors
Black and White Art
Exploration of the challenge and beauty of black and white art.
• black and white
• art
• pen and ink
• drawing
• sketch
Creative Process in Oil Painting
The most integral asset to an artist in any medium is his/her creative process. Talent without a thriving creative process will render itself useless over time. This article talks about some of the ways I tap into my own creative process in order to keep it flowing in healthy abundance
• painting
• oil
• creative
• process
• journal
Drawing for Safety
Overcoming problems with fraudulent/forgotten passwords, researchers at Newcastle University, UK, have created security software that assesses a user's drawings.
• password fraud
• security software
• doodling
• sketching
• draw a secret
Project #2 - A Seascape
In this two-part set of articles, I will guide you through my experience of painting a seascape. Normally, seascapes are not common amongst my oil creations, however my younger brother Greg made a specific request that I cannot resist to honor.
• oil
• painting
• seascape
• surf
• ocean
Shorts
Just as a quick snack in the late afternoon can re-energize a person, completing a short script can give satisfaction, cure writer's block, and recharge your playwriting batteries.
• scripts
• sketches
• plays
• playwriting
• playwright
Transparent Oil Colour Tutorial - Layer One
Transparent Oil Colour Tutorial - Layer One is the first of a series of tutorial articles aimed at further explaining the steps of traditional oil painting that were outlined in the previous introductory article.
• transparent
• oil
• painting
• glazing
• wash
Transparent Oil Colour Tutorial - Layer Two
Transparent Oil Colour Tutorial - Layer Two is a continuation of a series of tutorial articles aimed at further explaining the steps of traditional oil painting.
• transparent
• oil
• painting
• glazing
• wash
Adam Kelly: Tragedy and Comedy
Adam Kelly on his colloboration for the film treatment of the Montreal Massacres and his irreverent comedy troupe The Dancing Cock Brothers.
• adam kelly
• the anorak
• karine vanasse
• max remmiard
• let's all hate toronto
An Approach To Teaching Drawing
Drawing is a language. This is why it is called Visual Literacy. The process of drawing can be learned and taught in a similar way to any other language.
• approach to teaching drawing
• learning how to see
• supportive creative environment
• encourage confident artists
• teaching sketch artists
Creating Characters That Live
Ask thought-provoking questions about your character, and then write character sketches to create people that breathe and come to life.
• character sketch
• creating characters
• character development
• writing fiction
• fictional characters
How to Draw Birds
Article on how to draw wild and domestic birds.
• how to draw birds
• how to sketch birds
• draw
• how
• to
How to Make More Christmas Art
How will you get inspiration this holiday season for your paintings and drawings? Here are some creative ideas.
• christmas
• paint
• draw
• art
• inspiration
Interview: Artist Mary Roberson
Wildlife and landscapes painter Mary Roberson talks about how a small town and the outdoors effects her passion for painting.
• artist interview
• mary roberson
• wildlife art painting
• landscape
• idaho artist
Ivan Turgenev Author Biography
The life and works of Russian writer, novelist and playwright Ivan Turgenev, known for his sympathy towards peasants.
• ivan turgenev
• russian novelist
• russian playwright
• russian writer
• fathers and sons
Artist Date Idea #5
In keeping with a lot of your goals to go on Artist Dates through use of Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way, I'll be presenting Artist Date Ideas weekly.
• artist date
• artist date idea
• paint chips
• assemblage art
• mixed media
ART BASICS - PAPER
A chance to find out a lot about paper and its various properties and qualities. I go in to just a few of the paper making companies that I have used for years, but there are some terrific sites that give loads and loads of information, and not just about paper, either.
• paper
• papermaking
• properties of paper
• watercolor
• drawing
Biography of Stephen Leacock
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town was Leacock's best known work but his most financially rewarding effort was a text book which became a university standard for 20 years
• stephen leacock
• sunshine sketches of a little town
• stephen leacock memorial home
• stephen leacock medal for humor
• canadian humorist
Cathy Guisewite, Creator of Cathy
Cathy burst onto the cartoon pages in 1976 as the first single career woman in the strips. She has touched the hearts of women and men with her dilemmas and struggles with life.
• cathy
• cathy guisewite
• comics
• comic books
• strips
Giggling Your Way to Publication
So, you’ve been sketching and drawing like crazy, making googly eyes, bouffant hair and animals that talk. You’ve gotten the pen work down fine. Your characters are looking more in tune with your ideas every day, and your gags are funnier than the ones in last week’s newspaper. The only problem is: how to get those hilarious cartoons to be seen and enjoyed by your soon-to-be-adoring public.
• syndicates
• syndication
• comics
• comic
• cartooning
Habitat for Green Anoles and Other Wildlife
My favorite lizard is a Green Anole, and our yard plays host to a number of them as a result of our efforts to create habitat suitable to their needs. Read about the National Wildlife Federation's Backyard Habitat program.
• nwf
• national wildlife federation
• green anole
• lizards
• wildlife habitat
How to Paint Illustrations
How to get started in painting illustrations.
• how to paint illustrations
• how to be an illustrator
• how to illustrate children's books
• how to learn about illustration
• illustration
Leo Tolstoy Bio and Works
Biography of Russian author Leo Tolstoy, one of Russia's greatest writers famous for 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina.'
• leo tolstoy
• leo tolstoy biography
• russian writer
• russian author
• tolstoy novels
Leo Tolstoy Books and Biography
Tolstoy's fiction and non-fiction, such as "Childhood, Boyhood, Youth", "Sevastopol Sketches", "Family Happiness", "Anna Karenina", and "A Confession", as autobiography.
• leo tolstoy books
• lev tolstoy biography
• lev nikolayevich tolstoy
• author of anna karenina
• war and peace
Nestmates
It was a logical step for me to go from Drawing Nature on the small journal page to Painting Nature on canvas.
• spoonbills
• roseate spoonbill
• rookery
• heron rookery
• high island
The Healing Art of Drawing Nature
Through nature and art, I have learned new ways to manage and cope with chronic pain. This article is also being submitted for The Pain Management Event here at Suite 101.
• drawing nature
• journal
• creativity
• artist's way
• artists way
The Two Ronnies By The Sea
Shown on 12th April 1982 The Two Ronnies By The Sea is a sequence of silent sketches, featuring two of the most talented comedians of all time.
• the two ronnies by the sea
• british seaside comedy
• silent sketches
• most talented comedians
• characters
Amiga Kyoto?
A brief look at Amiga's first concept sketches of Amiga next generation reference platforms. Dubbed the "Amiga Kyoto".
• amiga
• amigas
• amigaos
• amigasoft oe
• amiga kyoto
Apparel Design Major
If you love to create and design clothing, consider a challenging major in apparel design and merchandising.
• apparel design major
• clothing design major
• apparel design and merchandising
• textile design
• fashion sketching
Burnt Sienna Tutorial
This article continues last week's article entitled "Displaying a Good Set of Values?" by providing a step-by-step tutorial. This exercise will help better your understanding of value, a crucial element of art, while oil painting.
• oil
• painting
• burnt
• sienna
• colour
Captivating Portraits
Oil painting lends itself well to expressing a personality through portraiture. In this article I discuss how oil painting in different styles can evoke the mood of a portrait.
• oil
• painting
• mood
• essence
• expressionism
Drawing the Human Figure
The human body is one of the most challenging and rewarding subjects to draw; however, many beginners often find it intimidating and frustrating.
• drawing human body
• drawing sketching figure
• art lessons
• drawing techniques
• life drawing
Futurism and Drawing Animations
Tuck this concentrated activity away for a rainy day. Use it when kids have Cabin Fever. A fluid creative process assists students to make productive use of "down time."
• drawing animations
• sketching movement
• develop futurist painting
• teach gesture drawing
• drawing from animations
Halloween Artist Date Ide
What kind of artist date would we have if artists couldn't embrace the Halloween season in one way or another? This includes Harvest Festivals, as well!
• halloween art ideas
• harvest festival art craft project
• mixed media art
• art journal
• artist date
M.C. Escher: Artist or Artisan?
Mainly focusing on a brief history of his work with snip-it's from his background. Also and exploration of his inspiration, teachings and influences on other artists around the world.
• art
• artist
• history
• arts
• graphic
Portraits of Guilt
Forensic artist Jeanne Boylan tells her stories.
• jeanne
• boylan
• portrait
• guilt
• nonfiction
Primary Colors and Color Values
Primary Colors and Color Values explained in an art lesson. This lesson plan will be fun for the kids while you teach them about colour theory.
• art
• education
• painting
• elementary
• the anxious art teacher