I would like to share more with you about the online classes I took through The Art Students League of New York’s E-telier. Marcelo Doldoce, Figure In Watercolor. Continuing on with my studies, I took a “The Figure In Watercolor”, with Marcelo Doldoce after Ms. O’Neil’s class (see previous article). Mr. Doldoce’s online class was […]
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Hi! Off and on over the past two years I have been taking online classes through the Art Students League of New York. And, it has been quite the learning experience. Before I go any further, though, I would like to share my personal recommendation for online studies through the Art Students League. Also, I
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To Draw, To Sketch, Drawing, Sketching, A Drawing, A Sketch. I’ve been thinking about the difference between the act of drawing and sketching. And, I’ve been considering the finished products: a sketch and a drawing. Defining the Difference Between Sketch & Draw. Truthfully, I find it a struggle to come up with an easy way
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It has been a busy year so far! I have been doing some volunteer work with the Watercolor Society of Oregon, for example. Plus, I took artist Sarah F. Burns‘ “Anatomy for Artists” drawing class. The class was intense, challenge and wonderful; a good learning experience. But, no matter how busy I get, I keep
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Fun: Something that brings pleasure, enjoyment or entertainment (noun). Happy New Year! Hi! I realized a couple of days ago that I had yet to post to my blog this 2019! Goodness gracious and happy new year! And, why am I so slow? Drawing Too Important To Be Fun? I also had a thought that
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Teachers, as in people who help others learn and acquire knowledge. Famous Artists As Teachers. Hi! Recently, Daniel Smith Art Materials asked the following question on their Facebook page’s “Sunday Salon Art Question”: “If you could learn from, and paint with any artists in history, who would you choose?” Hmmm. Oddly enough, I had to
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Daily Habit. One of my daily habits is to practice drawing by using my iPadPro. Building on the discussion on my previous article, finding time to draw can be challenging. There are lots of tasks competing for my attention. However, years ago, I developed the habit of drawing while watching television. TV – v
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Purpose. This article is about practicing smarter using strategic, or deliberate practice, as it applies to the skill of realistic drawing. I will introduce the idea of deliberate (or strategic) practice then share my views on two articles on how to draw and sketch better. The articles are from the website “Jen Reviews”. Clarifying Terms.
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New Drawing Hi! I’d like to share a recent drawing with you. I seem to becoming obsessed by drawing, which is a good thing. And eggs, shells and cups. This is an experience I want! Inspiring Articles I ‘d like to share a couple of links to articles with you that I think are inspiring. Both
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The purpose of this blog post is to introduce what drives my drawing and painting education – the desire to experience and understand fine art. This desire includes a curiosity about the different genre’s or styles of fine art. From realism to abstraction, I want to know and feel the art! Background To explain, periodically I
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