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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 and you know you've got the skills, but now when its time to put that final finishing...
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.
Part Two: Interview with Iza Trapani Children’s Book Illustrator and Author
Iza Trapani is an inspirational multi award-winning children’s book author and illustrator.
Part One: Interview with Iza Trapani Children’s Book Illustrator and Author
Iza Trapani is an inspirational multi award-winning children’s book author and illustrator.
Drawing of a man on horseback in progress
This artwork was created in 2011 as a part of my solo exhibition that I held at the 'Outback Regional Gallery' in the Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton Queensland Australia . The Artwork was purchased for the Kerrmuller Collection gallery (my Australian art agent) in...
Sshhh The biggest Drawing Secret – Don’t Just Stare at it
Have you ever tried to draw something but the image that comes out of your hand and onto your page is nothing like the thing you wanted to draw in the first place? Did you try to stare, to really look at the object or picture you were trying to draw but it made no...
DrawPj.com Quarterly Art Competition Winners Announced February 2013
We are very excited to announce that the judging has taken place for the end of January Quarterly Art Competition at Drawpj.com and once again the competition was very close. A huge thankyou to our judges Cindy Wider, Tannis Trydal, Brigitte Back and Debbie Race for...
Armin Mersmann Part Two Golden Anniversary Interview with Cindy Wider
Armin Mersmann celebrates 50 years as an artist in this Golden Celebration interview series.
Armin Mersmann Golden Anniversary Interview with Cindy Wider
Armin Mersmann celebrates 50 years as an artist in this Golden Celebration interview series.
How to Become Famous in the Newspapers With an Artists Press Release
Want to be famous? Want to see your face in the paper? Get started on your road to road to fame and fortune by creating artist press releases to send to your local newspapers. Journalists are busy, so give them everything they need to make their jobs easier and you’ll stand a better of chance of seeing your face beaming out your local rag. Its easier than you think!
DrawPj.com Course Participant Angela Deck wins awards
Congratulations to Angela Deck a DrawPj.com course participant who has just received two prestigious awards. Angela has won 'Grand Champion' in the Fine Arts division at the Sedgwick County Fair 2012 for her artwork titled 'Urban Decor' and she was also awarded 2nd...
DrawPj.com Mentored Student Scott Kunkle Wins Award
Congratulations to Scott Kunkle, one of our wonderful DrawPj.com Mentored Students who has just received an 'Honorable Mention' award in the prestigious '36th Annual Caldwell Visual Artists Competition' for his beautiful painting titled 'Annie'. This is what the judge...
DrawPj.com Monthly Art Competition Winners Announced
We are excited to announce that the results from the very first DrawPj.com Monthly online art competition for September 2012 are now in. The winners have been decided. The competition entries were all fantastic and we appreciate and have enjoyed seeing all of the...
DrawPj.com Quarterly Art Competition
The DrawPj.com Quarterly Online Art Competition is free and open to all current paying members of the DrawPj.com community who are either enrolled to study the beginner level and/or mentored course or who have studied it in the past and are still current members....
DrawPj Art Competition Trophies Are On Their Way
The DrawPj Art Competition Trophies for 2012 are all packed up and going out the door this morning! The prizes have already left and the deserving winners should receive them within the next couple of weeks. When you receive your trophy get out the camera and take a...
Honourable Mentions – DrawPj.com Art Competition 2012
Honourable Mentions by the Judge Chris Postle: Alessandro Coraglia A skilled technician. Lisa MacDonald For an impressive gallery. Example Artwork: Old Abandoned House Pauline Freed A hard worker and passionate. Example Artwork: Weathered...
DrawPj.com Art Competition 2012 – World Champion – Third Prize
Awarded by Chris Postle The third prize winner will receive a trophy and certificate. The Third Prize Winner is: Alexey Kosarev Selected Artwork: Title ‘Close To The End’ Medium: acrylic on canvas Size: 30 x30cm Judges Comments: I chose this piece because it has a...
DrawPj.com Art Competition 2012 – World Champion – Second Prize
Awarded by Chris Postle The second prize winner will receive a trophy and certificate. The Second Prize Winner is: Tannis Trydal Selected Artwork: Title ‘Canyon Falls Blessing’ Medium: acrylic on canvas Size: 18 x 24 inches Judges comments: Great perspective, looking...
DrawPj.com Art Competition 2012 – World Champion – First Prize
Awarded by Chris Postle The first prize winner of this section is the DrawPj.com World Champion Artist for 2012 . They will hold the world champion shield for ten months, with their name and country engraved as the winner. The first prize also includes a Bamboo Fun...
Community Spirit Award – DrawPj.com Art Competition 2012
Awarded by DrawPJ.com Course Founders This is a very important award. Here at DrawPj.com we encourage community spirit and greatly prize our members with a generous heart. This award is given to the student who has contributed the most towards stimulating...
