Is it too late?
Artwork and questions from Lois Hello, I’m Lois. I have been on the planet for nearly 66 years now, and for most of those years art was in the background as a fun thing to…
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Is there such thing as talent in art?
Question from Carmen, Drawing Academy student “How can you spot talent or aptitude in a person or an artist? I mean: were artists like Michelangelo or Da Vinci talented in what they do or is…
The best paper size for learning drawing
Question from Qui, Drawing Academy student Is it really important to draw on A2 size paper? Do I need to use a drawing board or drawing on a desk is acceptable?
I would like to learn classical drawing
Question from Thomas Hello, I would like to learn classical drawing techniques and have some questions regarding this drawing course. Do I have to complete all the assignments within 3 months? Should I study drawing…
What should I draw for practice?
Question from Brian If drawing from photos is not good then what should I draw for practice?
Artist’s Mannequin, a Useful Reference Tool?
Question from Emily, Drawing Academy student Hello. I have been having a lot of trouble lately with drawing figures in different positions and at different angles. I’ve attempted many times to depict figures in a…
How to get the head’s proportions right
Artwork and question from Sietske, Drawing Academy student I struggle to get the proportions right from the side view. Can you please give some advice. I especially struggle with the ear placement.
How to use a pencil to measure from life
Using a pencil, you can measure from life: Vertical alignments Horizontal alignments Angles Cross points Relative proportions
How to spot mistakes in drawing
Question from Johann, Drawing Academy student Hello Vladimir, I hope you are fine! This question has not left my head for some time: Why can I immediately recognize the mistakes in my pictures when I…
How to improve pencil hatching
Question from Raise I need some advice on hatching. I don’t know how to get a gradient tone. How do I show the difference between dark, light, and mid-tone values by varying strokes? How do…
