Resources For Learning To Draw and Paint
Dec 27th, 2009 by ladyjean
Guess what? Leonardo DaVinci didn’t think tracing was cheating . He studied perspective for his oil art by going outdoors and placing a sheet of glass across two easels to trace landscapes. This wasn’t cheating; it was part of his lifelong search for truth and accuracy in his art.
Read more about this in Barry Waldman’s fascinating article “Oil Painting Course. Is Tracing OK? Da Vinci Thought So. 7 Trace and Transfer Ideas”:
Dec 27th, 2009 by ladyjean
Kids art is a great way to help raise creative children. In this age of loud and electronic toys, all of which seem to assault the senses and help turn kids into mindless zombies, there are still some of us who want to raise children with imagination and curiosity.
Kids art is just one of the ways we can achieve this, and there are many others as you will find out in this interesting article by Nicole Dean:
Aug 6th, 2009 by ladyjean
One of the most important aspects of learning to be a good painter is coming to grips with at least the basics of color theory. Understanding the different elements of color and how the various colors interact with one another, is like unlocking one of the greatest mysteries of painting.
This excellent article by Ralpe Serpe provides a very good insight into color theory basics and is well worth a read.
Aug 2nd, 2009 by ladyjean
Ever wondered whether or not budding artists can earn a living from their craft? Like a lot of people, you’ve probably heard of “starving artists” and have the perception that art is probably best left in the category of “hobbies”. However, as the following article by K. Sokolov outlines, this may not necessarily be the case. Read on to find out how you can learn art from home.
Jul 28th, 2009 by ladyjean
In recent times, the increase in profile and re-emergence of drawing has slowly put it front and centre in the art world. This very interesting article by Mike Brennan touches on the history of drawing and how it is now rising in the art scene:
Drawing Conclusions – The Rise Of Drawing In The Contemporary Art Scene
Not so long ago, drawing became the new painting. From small-scale and intimate to wall-sized, highly-worked or resolutely low-fi; whatever its format, the re-appearance of a once side-lined medium marked a dramatic shift in its fortunes and indeed, assumptions about art in general.
Jul 20th, 2009 by ladyjean
With the global financial crisis in full swing, it’s not surprising that most people are looking for ways to save money, and artists are no exception. Jamie Jefferson has put together a great little set of tips for saving money on art supplies. Read her article to find out more:
Six Ways to Save Money on Art Supplies
With the economy in the shape that it is, everyone is looking for ways to save money on things they need. If you’re an artist, you need to know how to pay as little as possible for your art supplies, especially when money is tight. Here are six quick tips for finding art supplies at a discount.
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