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The art of illustration

On 2 Feb, 2017 With 0 Comments

Questions from David, Drawing Academy student

How to draw smaller-scale drawings?

And how to measure by eye efficiently and accurately?

How to draw portraits without photos?

On 2 Feb, 2017 With 1 Comment

Question from Daniele Casini

“How can you learn drawing portraits without photos?”

I have always wanted to draw. I do not see any evidence of having real talent, but everything I read suggests that I can learn to draw. I have been reading about your classes and read that you offer scholarships for the online course. I am retired, and even though I would love to learn to draw.

Thanks in advance for your time.

How to draw steady lines without a ruler?

On 9 Jan, 2017 With 5 Comments

Question from Tina

Hi, I’ve been trying to improve my drawing skills by following your video “Help, I Can’t Draw“.

I have a challenge. No matter how many times I draw lines in perspective, the converging lines just don’t come out straight or I completely miss the vanishing point.

I draw on a vertical drawing board, but I feel like I should just resort to drawing on a horizontal surface because only then can I draw steady, somewhat straight lines.

Is it just that I haven’t practiced enough?
Is it OK to draw on flat surfaces?
Do I just need to move my hand faster or slower to get long smooth lines?

What are the best drawing tools?

On 3 Dec, 2016 With 1 Comment

Question from Katja Soegaard

“When it comes to drawing tools, what brands would you recommend? Especially for those who don’t have the means to get what is considered “the best of the best.”

How to draw a face

On 25 Nov, 2016 With 0 Comments

Question from Amanuel

“How do I draw a face that I am looking at?”

How to see in tonal values

On 25 Nov, 2016 With 0 Comments

Question from Maksim T.

“How can I learn to see in value? There is too much grayscale information; how do I isolate value”?

Personal support for Academy students

On 9 Nov, 2016 With 1 Comment

Question from April Kohl

“Will the tutor be available when I do come up with a question?”

In what order to learn art skills?

On 7 Nov, 2016 With 5 Comments

Question from Alexis S., Drawing Academy student

“I’m taking the Drawing Academy course and I love it! After the drawing course I would like to learn painting and do sculpture. Is there an order in which should I learn these skills?”

How to determine a vanishing point in perspective?

On 13 Oct, 2016 With 1 Comment

Question from Diane, Drawing Academy student

I am working on a drawing of a building, positioned at the corner so I can draw both left and right sides. When drawing in 2 point perspective, how is it determined where the vanishing points should be? If the vanishing points are off the paper, how to determine that imagined point and how not to lose it?