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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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An Afternoon’s Study After J.M.W. Turner

Jacob — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:00:01 +0000

Attempting to accurately recreate an other artist’s work can sometimes be a great exercise in studying their techniques and therefore also improving your own. In this tutorial, the artist recreates “The Great Falls of the Reichenbach” in pencil, and is kind enough to show you exactly how this is is done. From explaining which tools are used, to explaining how to recreate the lighting, this tutorial will show how to do such a study.

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Source: Art Graphica

Drawing Hair

Jacob — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:58:29 +0000

Drawing hair is not easy, and it more than most other things in drawing, it requires a lot of practice to be able to do to successfully. There are, however, always tricks you can use to make your hair drawing better. This tutorial shows you ways to draw realistic straight and curly hair, and even how to draw hair waving in the wind. Even if it’s still too difficult, it might serve as great inspiration for your future goals

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Source: Stars Portraits

Author: Tomáš

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