Hi there! I hope that life is getting better for you with the nice weather moving in. Along with the warmer weather, and being out and about. Sometimes you just need to have a way to draw something that you see that inspires you! I wanted to tell you how I build my mini-sketch…
I love to read! I must admit that I really enjoy holding a book rather than an iPad or Kindle. When I ride the bus, I usually do not take a book along, I’ll just read from the phone…but, I really do enjoy reading from an old fashioned paper book so much more! With…
Coloring is so relaxing, and here are a few buying tips to help you keep it that way. First of all, my favorite colored pencils are PRISMACOLOR; they are a bit expensive but have really nice vivid colors and are so fun to use. Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil, Set of 24 Assorted Colors (3597T) …
It’s almost school-time again… and I am sure that besides new shoes and clothes, you’re thinking of paper, pens & even art supplies…I’d like to make a suggestion: It is much better to buy a few quality materials, than a huge set of inferior ones. I have seen a lot of big ART SETS that…
It’s almost school-time again… and I am sure that besides new shoes and clothes, you’re thinking of paper, pens & even art supplies…I’d like to make a suggestion: It is much better to buy a few quality materials, than a huge set of inferior ones. I have seen a lot of big ART SETS that…
Even though we mostly do simple little drawing themes for kids here at The Draw Page…this is one that you grown-ups may enjoy doing all by yourself. I bought a package of Artist Trading Cards ,there are lots of different paper-types. They are not terribly expensive (because of their size) and they are prepared for you…and…
It is much better to buy a few quality materials, than a huge set of inferior ones! Give your budding artists the best chance to succeed at drawing and painting. Basics: A couple of 2B pencils; a nice soft lead that should erase cleanly if you don’t press too hard…see WHISPER LINE. A nice easy-to-use pencil…
Drawing is fun, and coloring is even better! Here are some things to color with. Markers & crayons are wonderful! You can purchase them just about anywhere. You want to get a nice strong color on your paper, so try to find some good ones. Colored pencils, watercolor pencils and even paint pans can be…
It’s all a matter of personal preference, but I am a big fan of the white-vinyl erasers. I find that for me they erase cleanly and easily. But there are tons of different opinions and styles of erasers out there. The kneaded eraser is a good choice. I enjoy just rolling and kneading it in…
The numbers on a pencil indicate the hardness or softness of the ‘lead’ – or the core of the pencil. This core is made from graphite & clay. The more graphite in a pencil the softer or easier to make a dark line. The more clay- the harder & lighter (and more precise). So a…