Creating the illusion of form in your drawings is one of the most challenging elements to master when drawing or painting. In this lesson, renowned artist and instructor Patricia Watwood guides you through an easy-to-follow understanding of form, followed by steps to apply this concept in order to create a convincing illusion of volume in your own work. With Patricia’s thorough instruction, you’ll discover ways to emphasize dimension for objects of all shapes and sizes through an in-depth analysis of light and shadow. Amaze yourself as you transform your drawings from amateur studies into professional works of art!
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How to Draw Fur & Feathers With Colored Pencil
Strengthen your colored pencil skills when creating portraits of your beloved pets or feathered friends with help from artist and expert Cynthia Knox. If you find yourself captivated by the glossy sheen of fur or the vibrancy of feathers but don’t know how to capture…
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Making Drawing a Daily Practice
Starting a new habit—especially a creative habit—can be intimidating, but with the right guidance, anyone can make the daily practice of sketching a vibrant part of their life! Join artist Patricia Watwood as she takes you step by step through her approach to daily sketching.…
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How to Paint a Peach in Watercolor
In the texture-rich world of fruits, peaches are in a class of their own—delicate and juicy, with a uniquely fuzzy surface, they delight our senses and provide an excellent subject for any aspiring still life artist! In this lesson, follow along with watercolor artist and…
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Palette Setup for Oil Painting
By maintaining a consistent palette setup, as artist Katie Liddiard does, you’ll always know where to reach for the color you need. For her basic palette setup, Katie begins the row of light to dark and warm to cool paints with lead white—a creamy, warm…
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