Artwork by Kreem
This is my painting of a mother with her children.
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Portrait of a Lady
Artwork by Nathanael Regalado
Hello,
I was born and raised in Philippines, now living and working in Canada.
As an emerging fine artist, most of my painting so far were based from Greek & Roman mythology to religious & Bible stories. I also paint portraiture & genre painting…
Your Questions
Many thanks to all subscribers who are asking various things about art and how to learn drawing.
Today, I will answer several short queries.
If you have any questions, please submit them here »
Is figure drawing important?
Question from Skotchy
Do I really have to know how to draw humans if it’s my goal to know how to draw animals and made-up creatures?
I ask that because many drawing lessons are about drawing humans…
Mark Chagall
Mark Chagall, one of the brightest Modernist artists, was born in Vitebsk, Belarus, on 7 July 1887. The eldest of nine children, Chagall came from a poor Jewish family. His mother ran a grocery while his father worked as a porter to support the family. His parents had hopes that their son would pursue a lucrative career, but he had his eyes set on one thing: art. After much cajoling, he convinced his mother in 1906 to let him study with a famous local artist, Yehuda Pen.
The art lessons were a disappointment for young Chagall. Although he respected his instructor, his lofty opinion of himself and lack of interest in Classical forms caused Pen to dismiss him as merely average, and Chagall ended his studies within two months. Fortunately, he soon found his muse: Bella Rosenfeld. He fell immediately in love with her and she became his strongest source of inspiration, even into the mature period of his career…
How to achieve dark tones in graphite drawing
Question from Anastasia, Drawing Academy student
Dear Vladimir,
I have seen some drawings with very dark backgrounds. When I try to shade dark areas, the graphite marks become glossy.
How to achieve dark tones in graphite drawing?
What is the best technique to render really dark values? …
Linear and Tonal Drawing
Question from Anastasia, Drawing Academy student
Dear Vladimir,
Thank you very much for the drawing course! I have learned so much from your video lessons.
Please see my portraits below that I was doing in a life drawing class. When making these sketches, I have been told by an art instructor that the line use is wrong; she insisted that it all has to be done tonally. Can you please clarify the correct way to draw sketches?
Thank you again for your support and opportunity to study! …
Blind Contour Drawing
Question from Slater Smith, Drawing Academy student
Hello,
Some artists and instructors have recommended making blind contour drawings. Without looking at the paper, you move your pencil “with” your eyes until all the contours of an object have been drawn. The practice is supposed to help hand-eye coordination, but I’ve never seen a Master drawing from any period that uses such an approach, or at least not from what I can tell.
On top of that, all I ever manage to get out of blind contour drawings are scribbles that hardly resemble the subject.
What does the Drawing Academy have to say about this technique?
Should I use it, or am I better off avoiding blind contour drawings? …
Charles Bargue drawing course
Please critique some works I’ve done from the Charles Bargue drawing course.
Warm Regards,
Jivaji
