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Types of Underpainting

Jacob — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:32:54 +0000

It’s time to take a step beyond drawing once more. This time we’ll look at a post detailing a somewhat basic technique for painting called underpainting. By layering your paint you can give your artwork a striking illusion of depth and color, making the objects you’ve painted jump out at you and your audience. This post details the various techniques and types of underpainting which you can add to your toolset. While these skills might not be directly applicable to drawing, it’s never a bad thing to expand your artistic horizons.

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Source: Artniti

Causes and Prevention of the Deterioration of Paper

Jacob — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:00:54 +0000

As an artist drawing on paper, the longevity of the paper you draw on is of utmost importance. You will want your paper to last at least as long as you do, if not longer. Unfortunately paper is not a very strong substance, and tends to deteriorate over time. This article will tell you why and how paper deteriorates, and the steps you can take to prevent this from happening.

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Source: DanielSmith.com

Inspiration: Illustration Mundo

Jacob — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:00:28 +0000

Drawing and illustration are closely related. Here is a great blog showcasing some of the more talented illustrators out there. Use their creative expressions to get inspired and make some great works yourself!

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Book About Sketching

Jacob — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:19:51 +0000

If you’re feeling hesitant about drawing, then perhaps you can start off with simple sketching. These sketches can quickly grow to be more complex and detailed, and you’ll be sketching beautiful scenes in no time. This link is no mere tutorial, but a whole book posted online for free, with detailed tips on how to get the most out of your sketching and which tools to use.

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Source: Stutler.cc

Author: Russel Stutler

Hand-Drawn Illustration Inspiration

Jacob — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:56:44 +0000

This post is not a tutorial, but a collection of incredible illustrations by very talented artists. I invite you to use the displayed works as a source of inspiration. These illustrations are far from typical, and some couldn’t even be called drawings, but they are all beautiful and can serve to broaden your horizons and open the floodgates to your creativity. Warning: This like might inspire you too much!

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Source: Dead Wings Designs

Author: Rob Bowen