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What Is a Study?
What is a study? A study is a type of drawing artists make all the time before they engage in a final work. (We all define “final” or “finished” work differently.) I made this dog study in my journal this summer. It didn’t turn out the way I had intended. My mind said, “That’s OK […]
End of Year Evaluations: Setting Goals and Projects
Something I talk to my students about a lot, whether it’s in a drawing class like “Drawing Practice” or now on my Patreon site is the importance of setting goals and projects that support those goals. It all begins with an honest evaluation of where your skills and your goals are right now. I was […]
The Importance of Space
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In Context—The Loose Line and Thoughts on Villainy
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When Drawing Isn’t Fun
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Being Present
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If the Pen Leaks Make It a Feature
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Cynicism, Hope, and Painting’s Life Lessons
Above: Sketch of Dick sitting in the TV room next to a bright light. Read below for details. Friday was movie night and we watched “Welcome to Happiness.” It’s a quirky film that doesn’t have super heroes, mutants, or trips into galaxies far, far away. I enjoyed almost every moment, though more than once […]
Moleskine Myths: They Open Flat?
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Why I Love Gouache
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