From the time I first began oil painting, I’ve been aware of how very different art looks up close as … More
Tag: Bert Dodson
Tonal Bars
A few days ago I picked up Keys to Drawing — my current favorite “how to draw” book — and … More
The 5-Minute Burn
Got your phone? You probably have it in your hand, right? And it probably has a “timer” feature included with … More
Spontaneity Versus Deliberation
Today’s drawing exercise was all about cross-hatching, although to look at the first drawing I did — which is really only … More
Observational Fatigue
There’s a slight chance — if you’ve been reading recent posts on this blog — you might be able to take … More
Look, Hold, Draw
What is the process of drawing? Seriously, I want you to stop and think about it for a minute or two. … More