Drawing | Artists Network https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/ Get Inspired Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:31:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/an-favicon-152x152-1-100x100.png Drawing | Artists Network https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/ 32 32 Embracing Authenticity in Portraiture https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-subjects/portrait-figure/embracing-authenticity-in-portraiture/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-subjects/portrait-figure/embracing-authenticity-in-portraiture/#comments Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1381766 Oliver Sin demonstrates how careful preparation and a mindful approach set the stage for capturing the essence of a sitter.

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]]> Going Within https://www.artistsnetwork.com/artist-profiles/sara-gallagher/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/artist-profiles/sara-gallagher/#respond Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1367712 Sara Gallagher plumbs the depths of a woman’s fragmented memories and inner landscape in this winning, contemplative portrait. 

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/artist-profiles/sara-gallagher/feed/ 0 The Big Picture: Rick Shaefer’s Large-Scale Drawings https://www.artistsnetwork.com/artist-profiles/rick-schaefer-drawings/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/artist-profiles/rick-schaefer-drawings/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1360769 The supersized drawings of Rick Shaefer extract power from active, loose, energetic lines in compressed charcoal in pencil.

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]]> Memories Etched in Simple Sketches https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/watercolor/memories-etched-in-simple-sketches/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/watercolor/memories-etched-in-simple-sketches/#comments Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:44:17 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=988774 Artist Iain Stewart shares his therapeutic process of recording his days in sketchbooks. “I’ll tell you what,” starts my wife Noelle. “I bet you can’t sketch that view before I finish this glass of wine.” She gives me that mischievous grin of hers as she takes a sip. It’s June in Paris, and beads of condensation drip down the stem of the glass. I look at my unopened sketch bag. The odds aren’t good. I begin to stammer some excuse—but then I stop and grab my gear. “You’re on, babe.” This article originally appeared in Watercolor Artist, June 2019 issue. Subscribe…

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/product-recommendation/drawing-with-ballpoint-pen/feed/ 0 Drawing, Full Circle https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/adonna-khares-large-scale-drawing/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/adonna-khares-large-scale-drawing/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:17:42 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1322897 Adonna Khare’s large-scale mural drawings featuring fanciful animal narratives are one part personal memoir and one part universal parable.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/adonna-khares-large-scale-drawing/feed/ 0 Choose the Right Fixative for Underpainting https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/demonstrations/choose-the-right-fixative-for-underpainting/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/demonstrations/choose-the-right-fixative-for-underpainting/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:43:28 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1322883 Follow along as Scott Maier explores three different ways of preparing a charcoal underdrawing for an oil painting.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/demonstrations/choose-the-right-fixative-for-underpainting/feed/ 0 How to Blend With Markers the Right Way https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/how-to-blend-with-markers-the-right-way/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/how-to-blend-with-markers-the-right-way/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 22:46:18 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1305067 Learn how to use alcohol markers like an expert! With this technique, you can achieve smooth transitions and stunning shading effects. Unlock your artistic potential and get creative with these tips today.

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]]> The How and Why of Hatching https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/the-how-and-why-of-hatching/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/the-how-and-why-of-hatching/#respond Thu, 11 May 2023 23:01:08 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1303313 Discover the art of hatching, a technical drawing skill used to build tone in an image, blend colors, soften edges, and give your artwork added depth.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/the-how-and-why-of-hatching/feed/ 0 5 Fabulous Drawing Tools: What’s Your Favorite? https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-competitions-inspiration/5-fabulous-drawing-tools-whats-your-favorite/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-competitions-inspiration/5-fabulous-drawing-tools-whats-your-favorite/#comments Fri, 05 May 2023 19:30:19 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1302521 Are you an artist looking to find the best drawing tools? Check out these five picks and let us know which drawing tool is your favorite!

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-competitions-inspiration/5-fabulous-drawing-tools-whats-your-favorite/feed/ 1 A Beginner’s Guide to Artist’s Drawing Paper https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/artists-drawing-paper-a-beginners-guide/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/artists-drawing-paper-a-beginners-guide/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:57:36 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/artists-graphite-pencils-a-beginners-guide-copy/ Not sure what artists drawing paper to buy? Here's what to look for and what I recommend.

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