There are so many different kinds of paper available for drawing that it can be confusing to decide exactly which one is going to work for your drawing project. Your paper has a direct effect on the look and feel of your artwork, and so it’s important to make the correct choice. In this video […]
My favourite saying is “Just show up at the table and the rest will take care of itself”. So I thought I’d give you a guided tour of the table that I show up to. Sketchbooks Before i even get to my table I’ve usually got my ideas brimming and ready to go. The way […]
I’m just putting the finishing touches on my current drawing and I thought it would be a great idea to show you how I set up my table ready for drawing. When I’m working I like everything to be exactly in the right position so that I can just grab it at a moment’s notice without […]
Watercolor blocks can be great for colored pencil drawing. They are so much more convenient for small drawings than the huge single sheets of watercolor paper that you might find for sale in the paper drawers at your local art shop. In this video I’m using Saunders Waterford Classic Watercolour paper from St Cuthberts Mill, […]
When creating a pencil artwork of any kind erasing can be almost as important as the actual drawing itself. It’s especially important when creating a coloured pencil drawing as it can be very difficult to add those extra little details to your image if the paper is already loaded with pigment. This is where an electric […]
In this video drawing lesson I’m going to show you how to create a super sharp long tip on your pencil. A sharp tip is so important for really helping the pigment of your pencil to penetrate your paper, so you can lay down layers of colour and create a wonderful vibrant effect without clogging […]