1 Point Perspective: Cityscape

Drawing a 1 Point Perspective: Cityscape is easy, if you just follow the rules. I didn’t complete this Cityscape, in class, because I want you to follow these step by step instructions to give you a foundation to build upon (no pun intended) and create a unique Cityscape on your own. Step 1- Draw a Horizon Line […]

White Wolf-Part 3

In White Wolf Part 3- We will draw the White Wolf and add any touch ups needed to complete the drawing.  Step 1- Carefully remove the Frisket off the wolf. Before you begin to render the wolf, remember to cover your drawing with a piece of paper to protect your hand from smudging the background.  […]

1 Point Perspective – “Room with Table”

These are the steps, using 1 Point Perspective, to draw a 3 Dimensional room. Step 1- Draw a square. *Make sure the Vertical and Horizontal lines are Straight and equal. Step 2- Draw a  Horizon Line about a one third down and a Vanishing Point in the center.    Step 3- Take your pencil and put it […]

“Portraits” Putting All The Parts Together- Part 2

  In Part 2 we will pick up where we left off in “Portraits”- Putting All The Parts Together-Part 1 and complete the steps to finish the Portrait of Marilyn Monroe. You may wonder why there are three images of Marilyn Monroe when I am drawing only one Portrait of her? As an Artist, you have the freedom to […]

“Portraits” Putting All The Parts Together- Part 1

For the past few weeks we have been breaking down Facial Features to study the unique qualities each feature possesses. It is now time to use a “real life” example and put all the steps together, including adding, subtracting, or altering steps to fit the subject you chose to draw. The “Check Back Method” will […]

Creating Art and Life

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” Thoreau

“Portraits” Part 5- Hair

  There are many different types of hair, hairstyles, and shapes of heads. There are basic steps when you begin to draw hair. This lesson can be used as a guide, for you, when you begin to draw the Portrait you personally chose for class. This post is a recap of Wednesday’s lesson.  Step 1- […]

“Portraits” Part 4- Drawing Ears

  In the last class, I taught the steps to draw an ear, on a face looking to the side. Most Portraits face forward, so I will use this blog to teach you the steps required to draw an ear on a face looking straight ahead, using the reference photo above as a guide.  Step […]

“Portraits” Part 3- The Mouth

In this next part of the series “Portraits” I will break down the steps when drawing a mouth. *Keep in mind that this is used as a guide only and everyone has unique features, only to themselves, when drawing lips. As with anything you prepare to draw, make sure you are always using the “Check Back Method.” […]