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Take a Breath When Reaching for a Likeness

I think the importance of immediate feedback, or a later (1 to 7 day) fresh eye appraisal is always important when sketching a portrait. I think it’s important too to take a breath when reaching for a likeness on paper or canvas. What do I mean by that? I mean it’s important to take a […]

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Physical Therapy for Your Art Practice

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In Context—Richard’s Elbow

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The Daily Potato: A Look at a Daily Drawing Project

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Don’t Forget The 10th Great Minnesota Sketch Together

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My sketch of Dick when I was in the emergency. I can see by the line that it is less fluid than normal, stopping almost artificially and turning at various points in a way I don't usually do. Additional there are restatements that I've obviously zoned out in—making more and more marks in one area instead of balancing marks across the surface. And there are several places where I can see and remember I made marks even though I was telling myself, "Don't." I just couldn't hear myself through the pain.

Why Drawing Practice Matters and What Your Line Can Tell You

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On a recent trip to the dentist I used my time in the waiting room to sketch a couple people. I was just warming up when I found myself alone, but then I was called too. I really like the top right sketch. I was able to get just the essential details to capture her face.

Waiting at the Dentist’s

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Achilles’ Heel, Everyone’s Got One

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Working in a Series: Tootsie Pop Portraits

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Giving the Pentel Duo Point Brush Pen a Workout (and a bonus Eyebrow Update)

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