Human anatomy – the head I. As we learned in the Perspective post about the horizon line and the vanishing points, we will apply this knowledge on the human figure.
The drawing below will remind you of the basic principles of perspective. If you imagine the head within a cube whose edges touch its most protruding points, you will find it easy to put in perspective the details of the face. We should know some sizes and proportions before starting the human face drawing: The Basic Watercolor Palette Colors You Need to Have! Whether you are just starting out with watercolor painting or you’ve been at it for a while, it is very convenient to set up a basic color palette with the most useful colors and your go-to ones, depending on your preferred subjects.
For instance, if you usually paint flowers and natural sceneries, you’ll probably include a wider variety of greens than say, an urban sketcher. Getting to the know the basics of watercolor palette colors. Guide To Choosing White Gel Ink Pens And Markers. Is there a "right" planner for No Excuses Journaling? There has been much discussion in the Facebook group about choosing a planner for your No Excuses Journal.
As a member of the “senior class”, currently in my fourth year using Gina’s wonderful system, I thought I’d offer some insight based solely on my personal experience. I have used a different planner each year. I’ve enjoyed exploring different formats and paper quality. I do think No Excuses journaling is, by design, an exploration of various art media, personal style and most importantly a place to play and grow skills. Zentangle Inspired Mini Tutorial Celtic Knot. How to Grow a Mandala. Kunstrichtige Schreibart : allerhand Versalie[n... Secrets for Using Derwent Inktense Colored Pencils. Derwent includes a very special pencil in the 24 or 72 color sets of Derwent Inktense, a pencil you can also buy separately if you try them with just a handful of open stock pencils or a small set like six or twelve.
Incidentally, the packs of six are great for just putting a few colored pencils in your pocket for hiking and rambles, they're just as strong and for adding color to ink or pencil sketches in the field you're not carrying a lot. The colors mix as beautifully as any colored inks and the six-pack has good mixing colors -- yellow, red, blue, green, brown and black.
Glue Pen Magic by Marie Browning. Welcome to this week’s Tombow Blog hop with guest designer Trixi Hulm!
Here’s some magic you can do with Tombow’s Glue Pen and the Dual Brush Markers. I started with a piece of smooth, 90lb watercolor paper from Canson and used the glue pen to draw a simple flower. Because you are drawing with a clear pen onto white paper, make sure you have good, direct overhead lighting, and you need to hold your head just right to be able to see the wet glue on the paper! Let the glue dry a few minutes and then cover the paper with color using the splash technique.
Splash technique? Next use your Dual Brush Pens to add color into the details, you can add it directly onto the paper or use the indirect blending method. My Coloring Tutorial. Inktense: Water Soluble Ink Pencils. Whenever I visit a major art supply company I always purchase a few random items of products that strike my fancy.
At best I may I discover a love for a new medium, Or at the very least I keep the creativity flowing through experimentation. Dion Dior: Tutorial: Drawing Bowl-Shaped Flowers. Rhodia Journal Swap: Archive. Colored Pencil Techniques: Glass with Janie Gildow. Swirling Animal Illustrations Blend Reality With Abstraction. Ben Geiger dabbles in everything from design to photography to sculpture to create a world of his own imagination.
In this series entitled Abstract Animals, the artist developed illustrations that blur the lines between realistic portrayals and his own inventive depictions of the creatures. The basic structure of each animal drawing is true-to-life, but then the artist uses his creativity to build complex textures with swirls of lines and color. Geiger does not strive to depict the world as we see it on an everyday basis, but prefers to create his own new realities through his artwork. Stylised Tree Ink Drawing - Adding Colour with Pencils. Leaves. Secret Garden with Inktense Pencils. Inspirational Text. Elysian Studios: Creative Exercise: DIY Zentangle Quote in Watercolor. The New Year is full of potential and possibility, and what better way to remember that than to transform an inspirational quote into a beloved piece of art.
It will continue to uplift your spirit throughout the year! This is a very simple creative exercise for anyone to try. Have you ever tried doodling in the Zentangle style? You will need: pencil, eraser, waterproof fine-tip pen ruler, masking tape watercolor paper and watercolor set paintbrush, or water brush water and paper towels. Fluidity in Compositions - Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft. About Me. Welcome friends! Calligraphy Pens, Inks, Paint Brushes. The KnotPlot Site. "Kersal Exemplars" (Francie Bredeson Kersalsclass May 2007) Sakura Pigma Micron Zentangle Sets. The Zentangle method is an way to create beautiful images from repetitive patterns.
Those who practice this fascinating new art form say it's fun, relaxing, and provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of . Because of its size and simplicity of components, Zentangle art can be created almost anywhere, alone or in groups, without any special abilities or costly equipment. Enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels, Zentangle is increasingly being used in education, arts and crafts, art therapy, even corporate settings for motivational training. Zentangle materials are elegantly designed, crafted, and presented. "Escape Your Comfort Zone" With The CardMaker Girls Blog Hop! Leaf Cut Art by Lorenzo Durán. Instead of using paper, artist Lorenzo Durán uses leaves to make papercut art.
Susancarlson.com. What are you making? Video no. 1: Before you Draw. Learn how to draw with these free 5-Pencil Method tutorials.