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As with any discipline there are fundamentals that are often overlooked but which are absolutely necessary to draw and paint with accuracy. If…

Line is the most basic and expressive element of all the design elements. We can't develop a drawing without using them. Using…

Shading is the process of adding tonal areas to your drawings and paintings to make them look more life-like. How to shade…

Shading involves two concerns: actual technique and values. Contour line is where most people begin a drawing. Since line is all about…

Beginning with the basic structure and proportions, here’s one approach to draw the head in a front view. You can apply these…

This article is Part Two in a series of tutorial articles explaining linear perspective from a visual, non-technical approach. By visual, I…