Fundamentals of Still Life Drawing
Award-winning painter and illustrator explains the process and techniques of great still life drawing and figure drawing.
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Triadic Color Schemes
Brent Watkinson explains how the Triadic Color Scheme is one of the most powerful color palettes in the color wheel and a great implement for making images.
The Art of Loose Drawing
Learn the art of drawing loosely, or loose sketches, a feeling of fluidity, a sense of overall form and shape, and evidence of the motion of the artist’s body when they put lines to paper.
The Future of Reference for the Modern Illustrator
Francis Vallejo takes an in-depth look at how reference for artists will evolve over the coming years from 3D model art reference to AR tools.
Principles of Character Design in 2026 | Concept Art
Concept art is the latest frontier in the evolution of visual arts. With the rapid advancement of digital technology, it’s never been easier to create imaginary worlds that feel stunningly real.
A Roundup to Find the Best Acrylic Paints
Cassandra Kim rounded up some of the most popular acrylic paint sets to put them to the test and determine the best buy for most artists.
Exploring Mixed-Media Painting Techniques
See how mixed-media painting can speak to your ability beyond limits & boundaries in this post by award-winning fine artist, Lisa L. Cyr.
The Visual Dichotomy of Comic Book Artist Bill Sienkiewicz
Bill Koeb explores and elaborates on the influential and groundbreaking artwork of iconic comic book artist, Bill Sienkiewicz.
Comics and Sequential Art: Designing Your First Panel With Confidence
An experienced comic book artist shares his creative process for visual storytelling with sequential art in this detailed how-to article.
How to Make Walnut Ink at Home
This DIY ink making walkthrough by Cassandra Kim is a step-by-step tutorial on making a unique drawing ink simply using walnuts.