Cindy’s Blog
‘Oscar the Cat’ by Gloria Bardell
Here is another excellent example of how to use the Cindy Wider version of the traditional Grid Method correctly. Notice all those horizontal and vertical guidelines and all those dots that Gloria Bardell has so carefully plotted in order to create all these wonderful...
‘Sporty Buzzy Bee’ by David Warrington
Well I just had to share this outstanding example of the use of the Grid Method with you all today. Our Unit one Graduating student David Warrington has given us permission to share this fine example with you all. This is how to use the Cindy Wider version of the grid...
‘A Shoe Well Travelled’ by Niko Vargas
Wow check out this...another great shoe has just come in to my inbox. I am so impressed with this drawing by Niko Vargas! The tones are beautiful, he has successfully captured the five major areas of light and shade that we are looking for and his shoe laces are...
‘Self Portrait’ by Rachel
A massive congratulations to Rachel on completing her self portrait studying under the guidance of certified Drawpj.com Instructor Tannis Trydal. Well done Rachel on the amazing improvements you have made with your drawing skills, this is an outstanding portrait!...
‘Mr Dickens’ by Elena Khristova
I just had to share this cute Frog Dog with you. This is a construction drawing from our unit one course by Elena Khristova. I love the additional little bits and pieces like the glasses and the book...a wise doggy indeed! Well done Elena, and thank you for permission...
‘Luscious Strawberry’ by Maria Paula Rodriguez Chona
Congratulations to student and Instructor In Training María Paula Rodríguez Chona on her gorgeous Luscious Strawberry! Well done Paula on successfully creating your graduating piece for unit five. You have certainly captured the lovely textures here and great colours...
‘Little Urn’ by Niko Vargas
A huge congratulations to Niko Vargas for creating such a wonderful Urn from our Unit Two 'Shading and Form' course. Well done Niko you have certainly captured the three-dimensional illusion here. Great soft edges, hard edges and gradations in the right places.
Amazing Progress! Self Portrait by Ellie Mae
Take a look at the stunning progress made by our 14 year old student Ellie Mae in the USA. On the left you see the wonderful image Ellie created before she began studying the 'Cindy Wider Method Complete Drawing Certificate Course' and on the right you see her work...
‘Purple Dahlia’ by Rosie Johnston
Well done Rosie Johnston of Australia! Rosie has completed our drawing of a purple Dahlia from Unit five and created an absolutely wonderful drawing. The highlights help to make this flower just pop! The coloured pencil application is fabulous, well done Rosie, keep...
How does ‘the Learning Curve’ affect your drawing experience?
This week let's talk about the roller-coaster ride known as 'the Learning Curve'. Whenever I try to learn something new, and the process becomes a bit difficult I sometimes become what I call 'a squealing prawn'... but I'm fine with that because its perfectly normal...
Fabulous student artworks and a very useful colour pencil conversion chart!
Creating great art is as much about problem solving as it is about skill, creativity and imagination. When I create artworks I'm constantly looking for solutions to make things easier, making discoveries which are not only useful to me but also to my students....
Live Online Event – Stage Your Own Awesome Art Show! – 12th March 2015
Have you ever dreamed of holding your very own art show, where your artworks can shine on the walls like expensive jewels under the bright halogen lights? Maybe you've tried to get a traditional gallery interested in your work, but the exhibition opening night of your...
Live Online Event: Release the Magic Into Your Drawings – 9th March 2015
Hope you can join us at 10 am today (9th March 2015) U.S. Central Time / 3pm GMT for... Release The Magic Into Your Drawings: A Step by Step Demonstration by Cindy Wider Read on to find out more... Click Here to Visit the Google Events Page Cindy will discuss her...
When Drawing Becomes an Act of Bravery
Pencils and paper are ordinary. Even a child can scribble and doodle. Courage not required. BUT... when you mix a pencil and paper with the conscious decision to really learn how to draw then drawing can potentially become a powerful act of CLAIMING, DEFIANCE and even...
The Joy of Colour Pencils
Many years ago I remember visiting a wonderful shop on Brisbane Southbank in Australia. It specialised in book illustration and contained many illustrated books, mainly for children, and a lovely gallery display featuring original illustrations from the books in the...
Colored Pencil Portrait – Kara’s Butterfly by Tannis Trydal
I am delighted to share this wonderful interview with our very own Tannis Trydal. Tannis is the co-author of our colored pencil units in the 'Complete Drawing Certificate Course' and in this image she creates a captivating portrait of her much loved grandchild Kara....
Around the World Creative Blog Hop
Recently I was nominated by artist Ian McKendrick on his blog here for the Around the World Creative Blog Hop, a flashmob, connecting artists around the world. Everyone who has been nominated should answer the four questions as I have done below, and to nominate three...
How To Overcome Artists Block and Procrastination Once and For All!
Do you struggle with procrastination? Some artists call this 'Artist's Block and it can really prevent you from creating the work you love and need to express in order to feel complete in life. It really is serious and worth discussing. Let's first of all look at what...
Emanuele Dascanio The Great Italian Master Artist – Part Two
Emanuele Dascanio is a great Italian artist creating incredibly realistic graphite pencil and charcoal portraits.
Emanuele Dascanio The Great Italian Master Artist – Part One
Emanuele Dascanio is a great Italian artist creating incredibly realistic graphite pencil and charcoal portraits.
J.D. Hillberry Video Interview with Cindy Wider
JD is an master artist with a high standard of drawing ability demonstrated particularly in his Tromp l’eol (fool the eye) drawings that he is best known for.
How to Sign a Painting, Drawing or Artwork – My Top Ten Tips
As a beginner artist starting out on the road to art mega-superstardom its important to consider your artists signature. Maybe you've been studying drawing lessons for a while (maybe even our complete drawing course) and you know you've got the skills, but now when...
Part Two: Jason Buhagiar Children’s Book Digital Illustration: Interview with Cindy Wider
Jason Buhagiar is the outstanding and highly skilled illustrator for the Salty Splashes™ characters and a huge list of other children’s picture books.
Jason Buhagiar – Children’s Book Digital Illustrator – Interview with Cindy Wider Part One
Jason Buhagiar is the outstanding and highly skilled illustrator for the Salty Splashes™ characters and a huge list of other children’s picture books.
Disney to Dinosaurs: Artist Phil Wilson Interview with Cindy Wider – Part Two
Phil Wilson has been a Disney artist for 18 years and has illustrated 75 books and creates realistic dinosaur artwork.
Disney to Dinosaurs: Artist Phil Wilson Interview with Cindy Wider – Part One
Phil Wilson has been a Disney artist for 18 years and has illustrated 75 books and creates realistic dinosaur artwork.
Realistic Pencil Art by J.D. Hillberry Legendary Artist – Part Three
JD is an master artist with a high standard of drawing ability demonstrated particularly in his Tromp l’eol (fool the eye) drawings that he is best known for.
Interview: J D Hillberry Legendary Pencil Artist – Part Two
JD is an master artist with a high standard of drawing ability demonstrated particularly in his Tromp l’eol (fool the eye) drawings that he is best known for.
Interview: J D Hillberry Legendary Pencil Artist – Part One
JD is an master artist with a high standard of drawing ability demonstrated particularly in his Tromp l’eol (fool the eye) drawings that he is best known for.
Interview With Kelvin Okafor: A Rising Star In The Art World
Kelvin Okafor is a rising star in the art world winning awards and appearing on the BBC News for his incredible graphite pencil artworks.