Learning to Draw » Drawing Tools

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

How to Make a Tortillon (Blending Stick)

Jacob — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:00:03 +0000

Blending sticks are a useful tool to easily and comfortably blend your lines and help you with shading. They are also very great for blending colors and making your drawings look beautiful. While there are plenty of blending sticks that you can buy, if you don’t have the time or perhaps are a little too short on money to buy one, this tutorial will show you how to easily make one yourself.

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Source: Empty Easel

Author: Kim Carver

Drawing Materials for Children

Jacob — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:00:20 +0000

Drawing can be a very fun and creative exercise for children, but you might not want to give them access to some of your more expensive drawing materials. Luckily, there are plenty of drawing tools that are child safe, and this tutorial will help you choose the right drawing materials for your children.

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Source: About.com

Author: Helen South

Introduction to Drawing Tools

Jacob — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:00:59 +0000

This tutorial is a nice, simple, clean and easy to read list of some of the tools you’ll need to make your drawings come to life. You start out with a pencil, but you’d be surprised at how many other tools you can use to create great artworks.

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Source: SouthWind Art

Author: Rebekah Lynn

Shading and Blending

Jacob — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:05:50 +0000

This tutorial explains in a simple and step-by-step way what blending and shading is, and how you can use these techniques to your advantage. It first explains to you what kind of materials you can use, from tortillions to tissues, then it explains the different ways of blending, and when it is appropriate to blend, and lastly it explains the different blending and shading techniques you can use.

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Source: DeviantArt

Author: Nicolien Beerens