The Drawing and Coloring Blog

Drawing and Coloring - Learn How To Use Mixed Media Like The Pros

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:21:12 GMT

Go beyond the 5th grade basics of drawing and coloring and start using techniques like the pros use.

The man behind the curtain

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:57:22 GMT

The man behind the curtain! Kevin has years of hands on, practical art experience and is sharing everything he knows to help you get further, faster with your art!

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Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:10:58 GMT

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Cross Drawings: The Ever Evolving Image

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:58:22 GMT

Cross drawings have been around for longer than most relize and they are ever evolving. Find out the differences and how to draw them.

Skull Drawing: Not So Scary!

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:43:02 GMT

Learn to create an awesome skull drawing that will amaze and scare the pants off you!

Tribal Drawings: The Original Tattoos!

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:42:34 GMT

Tribal Drawings are the original tattoos. Want to get a inspired tattoo that has meaning? Learn what the most popular styles and designs are.

Drawings of Roses: Simple and Easy

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:49:53 GMT

Drawings of roses are some of the most beautiful and popular drawings. Find out the simple way to create these beautiful images!

Drawing Techniques and Tips

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:15:38 GMT

There are many different Drawing Techniques and tips to get the desired results. Here are a few I use.

Drawing Ideas: Where Do They Come From?

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:10:26 GMT

This section will give you some starting ground for drawing ideas for compositions.

Color Pencil Drawings: The Essential Techniques

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:56:05 GMT

Color pencil drawings are too REAL ART! Many artists use color pencils as their primary medium. They are one of the best mediums to use in mixed media work

The Color Wheel: Let it do the work...At First!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:54:07 GMT

The easiest way to get started using color is with a color wheel. Let it do the work and let yourself be creative!

Which of the Pastel Types is Right for You?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:52:02 GMT

Learn the different pastel types and find out which is right for you!!

Choosing Drawing Paper that Fits Your Needs and Budget

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:46:36 GMT

Choose the drawing paper that's right for you. The right paper can make or break your piece!

Creative Drawing Open Your Mind

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:43:20 GMT

Creative drawing may not be easy especially when you are trying really hard to be creative. Put yourself back into the creative, curious mindset and let it happen naturally.

Drawing Pencil Sketches for Better Work

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:41:14 GMT

You may hate drawing pencil sketches or you may enjoy story boarding everything you do. Either way, you are improving your drawing skills whether you realize it or not.

Ink Drawing: Make Your Pieces POP

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:38:33 GMT

Ink drawing can make a huge diffrence in your style and vision.

Contour Drawing: Learning to see space

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:36:18 GMT

Contour drawing consist of drawing exactly what it sounds like, the contour or outline of an object. This can be used for many different reasons. Learn how to train your eye to see

Art Composition: How to use it to your advantage!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:58:07 GMT

Creating mind blowing art composition can be learned. If you can draw a line you can create very strong compositions!

Freestyle Drawing: Stop trying to make every mark perfect!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:55:00 GMT

Freestyle drawing techniques are a great way to develop your best ideas and unleash the ones you didn't even know you had! Break through that creative roadblock!

Using Aids and Freehand Drawing

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:52:02 GMT

Is it cheating to use aids when

No Pictures to Draw? How to Have Inspiration at your Fingertips!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:34:18 GMT

Coming up with ideas and pictures to draw can be daunting. Make your life easier with these techniques.

Painter of Light? That Sounds a Little Dramactic!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:25:02 GMT

Being a painter of light is not as dramatic as it sounds, but the effects of using color will be.

Pencil Shading: Creating Depth In Your Work!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:22:21 GMT

Pencil shading is the single biggest thing you can use to add more interest to your art.

Drawing Hands: Simplified

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:09:33 GMT

Drawing hands can be challenging. It is one of most expressive parts of the body. This will show you how to KEEP IT SIMPLE!

The Stick Figure Drawing You Were Never Taught

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:08:18 GMT

Could that stick figure drawing you made in 3rd grade be the beginnings of greatest? YES! Even the most skilled artists out there started somewhere and stick figures are what they started with.

Pencil Drawings of People : What to Consider

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:06:50 GMT

Learn what to consider when creating pencil drawings of people and how to draw on your strengths for your most powerful pieces.

Drawing Hair with Style!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:05:34 GMT

Drawing Hair can be overwhelming if you don't apprach it correctly. Here are the 5 Steps to creating great looking hair.

How to Draw Eyes that Get the Looks

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:38:07 GMT

Learning how to draw eyes is the most fun part about drawing the face! Learn how to quickly and easily master drawing the eye with this easy to follow tutorial.

Drawing Scale and Perspectives

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:32:09 GMT

Drawing Scale: Simple and easy solutions for giving your pieces weight

Pencil Hardness: How to Use it To Your Advantage

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:21:58 GMT

Pencil Hardness Can Make all the Difference if You Know How to use it Correctly!

The Drawing Supplies That Are A Must Have to Accelerate your Progress

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:42:08 GMT

Quality drawing supplies are your best bet to creating the type of work you can be proud of. Find out which are good bases to start with in that sea of products out there!

Create a Realistic Drawing with 3 Simple Secrets!

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:49:28 GMT

Realistic Drawing: The secrets that you usually have to learn for yourself. Tips that have taken me years to find out and perfect all in one spot.

Ear Drawing : Ugly and Complicated or Ugly and Simple?

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:43:34 GMT

An ear drawing can be quite the intimidating feat. Keeping it simple can help you navigate this alien body part. It may not be as glamourous as drawing eyes, but they are equally as important.

How to Create Enticing Drawings of Females

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:40:13 GMT

Drawings of Females can quickly turn into Drawings of Males without the proper tips. Find out what NOT to draw and what to stress.

How to Create Unique Portrait Poses

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:34:49 GMT

Portrait poses dont have to be school photos. Creating your own unique vision will always get more impact.

Drawing Mouths: Keep It Even Simpler

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:32:17 GMT

This section will let you know what not to draw when drawing the mouth. Drawing mouths can be very rewarding as long as you know some basics.

3 Key Tips on How to Draw a Nose Made Easy

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:26:17 GMT

3 Key Tips to give you a better understanding of how to draw a nose and show you why less is always more when drawing facial features.

How to Draw a Face Using Easy to Master Techniques

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:13:53 GMT

Learn how to draw a face using simple, easy to learn techniques!

How to Create Tattoo Drawing and Designs

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:07:07 GMT

A good tattoo drawing is always an interesting pieces of artwork. They come in all places and sizes but they all start with good drawings.

Color Theory: It Aint Hard

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:49:59 GMT

Colors have many meanings and applications making color theory seem overwhelming. This section will show you some easy tips to simplfly and get started using color effectively

Find the Key Artist Supplies to Accelerate and Develop Skills Quickly

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:46:59 GMT

Find the key artist supplies to accelerate and develop your skills quickly. This section will give you solid information about artist supplies and which ones are essential to help speed up your skill level.

Drawing Portraits Using Easy to Master Techniques

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:37:54 GMT

This section will show you how drawing portraits can be fun and easy using simple, easy to learn techniques that will give you the skills and confidence of a pro!

Irises and Pupils

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:09:41 GMT

To truly create a life-like portrait one must endeavor to produce perfectly round Irises and pupils. There is no other place on the human body where it