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(Tutorial) “Cropping” – A Helpful Drawing/Painting Technique
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I was going to do a post on a helpful technique I frequently use when I am painting called “Cropping.” Now you may have heard the term “Cropping” before in terms of … Continue reading
Back to Basics: A Drawing Exercise for All Skill Levels
As we have all heard before, “We must walk before we can run.” The same goes for drawing or painting. I have mentioned before that I have heard countless times, “I wish I could draw like that! All I can … Continue reading
Tip #5: Mirror Mirror on the Wall….
Mirrors aren’t just for getting ready in the mornings anymore…they can help detect imperfections in your paintings or drawings. And after this post you may just want to consider adding them to your list of art supplies…. Here is … Continue reading
Tip #4 The Value of Squinting
Now you are probably wondering, “Why in the world would I want to make my painting/drawing look out of focus?” Although squinting can make your subject a bit more blurry, it can also help you to see greater … Continue reading