DrawingAcademy
Flavor of Greece
Story and painting by Litsa Raftopoulou, Drawing Academy student
I come from Greece, a country rich in manners, customs, traditions and history.
From early childhood, I was fascinated with every stone and corner of the fatherland.
The daily hearings either at school when I was a kid either now that I am now in a fairly mature age were and are our history and traditions.
A country which over the centuries has been plagued by many conquerors occasionally but with boundless passion and adoration from the people to their homeland…
Romantic woman
Artwork by Litsa Raftopoulou, Drawing Academy student
Romanian Actor Valer Dellakeza
Artwork by Sabina Popovici Hantu
In this portrait painting I used the constructive drawing principles that I’ve learned in the Drawing Academy course.
This is my best portrait so far and I wanted to share it with you…
Once a month at the Cincinnati art museum
Story and artwork by Steve Smith
Any of us who have the opportunity to visit an art museum are fortunate, and I have been very fortunate to have seen a great many museums in my lifetime. Near me, the Cincinnati art museum has every day free admission, and a lovely collection. Visiting this year, for the first time in a while, I became a member. It is unlikely that we would have such treasures as these museums without sponsors, and now that I am retired I have the time to visit more often, and some means to contribute my support…
The Calm before the Storm
Artwork by Jasmina Tuzovic
Ever since I can remember I’ve painted as well as designed at a very young age. Regularly exploring the lives of artists, composers, musicians, philosophers, and visionaries I continually sustain my inspiration…
Portrait drawing by Anna
I have a trouble with 3/4 view portraits. How can I improve this portrait proportions?
Thank you,
Anna
Artwork by Gina Henninger
My name is Gina and I’ve been drawing since before I can remember. I am 19 years old and my art is the most important thing to me. My friends never see me without a…
How to determine horizontal spacing in perspective
Question from John K.
In one point perspective, how do I determine the spacing of horizontal lines as they diminish toward the vanishing point? For example, how do I know the spacing of the horizontal edges of square tile? …
