A Bunch of Bad Apples

It’s said that it only takes one bad apple to spoil the bunch… and here I am with a whole … More

Ink Dipping — A Catastrophic Failure

Yes, my new dip pens and nibs arrived. Yes, I got out my ink. Yes, I’ve been practicing. No, I … More

When I made my big charcoal mess a few days ago, I was definitely feeling frustrated. For me, one of … More

As I work to improve my drawing skills, I’m learning more about shading techniques. But techniques are meaningless unless we … More

Going back to drawing in black and white has been a good learning experience for me. Perhaps the most important … More