Drawing & Growing: Art as a Journey of Personal Growth
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Drawing on the right side of the brain by Betty Edwards
September 28, 2020First time I encountered this book I was blown away. Why did no one ever tell me about this?!?! I was educated in art and I never even heard of it. Granted, art education in Croatia consists of “Here is the subject, draw it” and when you inevitably fail they… -
How to be confident in your art
September 21, 2020For most of my life, I was waiting for that magical day when I’d wake up brimming with unshakable confidence in my art. I probably expected this kind of transformation in other areas too, but let’s stick to art for now. I wasn’t just sitting around waiting passively, of course… -
How to draw a head you are proud of
September 14, 2020How painful is it when you see illustrations where the poor artist so obviously struggles with the head that in the process their illustration loses so much appeal it reads as something entirely different from what they have intended? Another version you often see is when there is no face…
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5 drawing mistakes that are ruining your fashion illustrations & how to fix them
September 6, 2020I am well aware that this headline is clickbaity and I am sorry about that. However, I truly believe this is very useful content that can make learning easier and faster for so many people so I will do whatever it takes to reach them. It is frustrating and sad…
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Mastering Gesture Drawing: Capturing the Spirit of Your Subjects
September 2, 2020Brace yourself—you might not love what I’m about to say, but it’s essential: Gesture drawing is one of the most critical skills in any kind of figure drawing, and while it may seem elusive, it’s absolutely worth the effort. This technique can be challenging to explain as it’s ultimately…
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How to think about mistakes to get the best out of your drawings
September 2, 2020“Ah, mistakes!” she sighs, gazing thoughtfully into the distance But don’t worry—I’m not talking about those big, life-changing mistakes that can cost you months or even years. I’m talking about those tiny, frustrating artistic mistakes that somehow have the power to make you feel small and inadequate, despite being nothing… -
Welcome…
September 1, 2020Before I post anything I would just like to take a moment to welcome you here and to tell you what you can expect from this blog. Idea is to give out into the world something I wish I had when I was starting out. Your starting out might not…