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I have introduced drawing….

5/23/2024

 
…. into a well-established morning routine. Not only do I enjoy and savor my morning cup of coffee, I also energize my creative side. I don’t just draw to work out ideas for larger projects; when I learn new things drawing is my form of notetaking. Since I am a visual person, learning this way is only natural. 

For about a year now, drawing has been my medium of choice. I have been sketching in different books, working on a way to progress forward. I was searching for an approach to artmaking that is challenging, unpredictable, organic, and ever evolving. Working these ideas out in the pages of my sketchbook seemed like the logical choice. The other day, I took the plunge: I felt confident enough in my approach to begin a project on a larger scale. I am fortunate to have access to an endless supply of beautiful Magnolias. Watch below to see my progress.
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If you’re up for the challenge, learning to draw is one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself. With this beginner drawing course:

  • Master the fundamentals of drawing from the ground up
  • In-depth video lessons about line drawing, proportion, and perspective
  • Begin to build a portfolio of drawings you'll be proud of
  • Learn at your own pace with 12-week access to the course

Even if you've never picked up a pencil, you'll learn practical techniques to create lifelike drawings. Say hello to stunning sketches!

If you're looking to take up drawing, this course has what you'll need to get started. With step-by-step guidance, you'll unlock your hidden creative potential!

Five drawings from 2022….

12/22/2022

 
... my visual plans for painting. These drawings are a record of my paintings in monochrome. Slideshow below. 
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I have found a few…

11/18/2022

 
….somewhat empty sketch books in the studio and decided to fill one with a month of quick line drawings. The butterflies are from my collection, the flowers and plants are either from the garden, or drawn onsite during hiking expeditions. Click the video below to see a compilation of one month of observational line drawings. Observational line drawing is the initial and most basic skill taught in my beginner drawing class. Interested? There's more information about my self-paced drawing class here.

I have been working…

11/4/2022

 
…on this drawing for the past 46 days. The paper size is 18 inches by 24 inches and the actual drawing is about 16.5 inches square. I am using Cretacolor Nero pencils on Canson mixed media paper. I am drawing from a photograph. There is no way a bouquet of flowers lasts 46 days. This is quite an intense drawing project. I never imagined the time involved. I am able to invest about 1-2 hours of time into it per day before I lose focus and attention. Attending to the details is serious work! This drawing is the first in a series of drawings I plan to make into the future, just a bit larger.

Take a look at my progress below. 
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