Art Lesson #3: Draw from life, and draw it fast
Knowing how to draw things requires a lot of work; a lot of studying. If you want to know what an apple looks like, you need to do as...
Art Lesson #2: Artist's brain muscles
There are two main types of artists. Let's call them Billy and Bonnie for illustration purposes. Billy can draw anything he sees, but...
Art Lesson #1: How to hold a pencil
If you hold your pencil in a clenched fist like you're preparing to stab the paper to death, that's how your art will look: harsh lines...
Art Lessons: Prologue
I love being asked to give advice to young artists. It not only feeds my ego, but also teaching a lesson forces me to revisit the basics...