Make your drawings life-like by focusing on what adds life. Learning to draw... it isn't easy, is it? I've been drawing all my…
If you're a designer or artist trying to wrap your head around what balance is all about, you're not alone. Balance is…
An Eye Level reader wrote: What would be the forward steps to draw realistically, in correct proportions, from imagination? Especially imaginary (though…
Whenever we create design and art we are composing. Composition is the make up, arrangement or structure of a work, whether it's…
In my article, Show Your Work, I talk about how showing your creative process increases your value to clients. If you are…
There are two ways in which we mix color: Additively, using direct light from an original source, and Subtractively, using light reflected from…
Biblically, angels are messengers and warriors, guardians and protectors. I developed a depiction of an angel as warrior, inspired by superheroes and fantasy…
I had my sketchbook open while viewing televised Congressional hearings. US Attorney General, Eric Holder, was up to bat, answering questions pitched…
Christmas cards by Alvalyn Lundgren featuring her illustration, Santa’s Prayer (Santa Praying.)
This very popular image is becoming iconic due to its popularity in memes and other social shares. For those who have used…
October 7 is the anniversary of the barcode. That is, it's the day the first barcode patent was granted. I remember discussions…
Critique is a critical part of your creative process. Okay, I intended the pun there.If you've taken a drawing or design class,…
If you want to improve at anything, you must decide to do it. You need to make a commitment and even schedule regular time in your week or your day to pursue drawing.