for Teachers – Drawing Ideas for Artists

Acrylic Sketches: Planning Your Next Painting

Are you wondering why I’m posting about acrylics on a site exclusively about drawing? Acrylic paint is a versatile and accessible medium for artists of all levels. Its quick-drying nature and vibrant colors make it perfect for various painting projects that begin by drawing acrylic sketches. Every painting begins with a sketch to inform the […]

Exploring the Trio: 3 Key Uses of Drawing in Artistry

A triptych depicting the evolution of storytelling: left panel shows a draftsman with tools and an apple, center has a knight with a dragon, and right features a dragon with a crowd. Each panel includes text with creative misspellings.

Through quick thumbnails or more detailed studies, artists can iterate rapidly, uncovering the best angles, configurations, and elements to include in their final artwork. This use of drawing as a preliminary step is akin to brainstorming; it is an invaluable phase where creativity can flow freely without the constraints of the final medium. Visual Thinking […]