A graphite pencil drawing of a cube, a cylinder and a pyramid.

What Does Observational Drawing Mean in Art and Why Is It Important?

In his excellent book The Eye Of The Painter, a well-known illustrator and author Andrew Loomis writes: “The best advice I can offer is to paint what you see as you see it.” The subject of an observational drawing can be anything from nature, as well as man-made objects. Drawing by observation simply means that …

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Pencil drawing of basic geometric solids

How Can You Improve Sketching Accuracy? – 8 Highly Effective Techniques

I know from experience how frustrating it can be when you cannot accurately sketch the desired object, landscape, or person. The good news is that sketching is a skill that can be learned and developed. Below are some practices you can use to improve your freehand drawing precision. The primary purpose of this post is …

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Why Is Drawing Hands Hard?

Why Is Drawing Hands Hard?

The depiction of hands has been a popular theme for artists since the beginning of art history. The question “Why Is Drawing Hands Hard?” often arises among novice artists. With this article, I want to help you better understand this important topic.

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Pencil drawing of Magnolia flowers

How To Draw Magnolia Flowers? A Realistic Pencil Drawing

The plant world has inspired artists in all eras of art history, as evidenced by the botanical studies of Leonardo da Vinci, for example. Individually or as part of still life composition, the large, simple yet beautiful magnolia flowers can be an excellent subject for a drawing. With my step-by-step tutorial, I want to help …

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