Fur Texturing in Graphite Pencil
06-28-2009 - Detailed walk-through and descriptions about how to draw detailed, realistic fur in graphite pencil on a small scale. The subject is a wolf, final size only 5"x7". Pencils used are B, 3B, 5B, and 6B Staedler Mars. [ More ... ]

Get That Sketchbook Out and USE it!!
06-21-2007 - What are you doing with your sketchbook? Try some new ways to spice up your sketches, keep an illustrated journal or flesh out ideas for new paintings. [ More ... ]

Drawing Value
04-21-2005 - To draw realistically, the concept of value - the relationship between light, dark and grey - is important. This article discusses the basics of value, including how to find the light source, looking for value in reference photos, drawing a value chart, and using value contrasts. [ More ... ]