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Four must-have beginner drawing supplies
Drawing can be a very inexpensive hobby. You don’t need many beginner drawing supplies to be able to spend hours and hours learning to draw. If you’re interested in any sort of representational art, whether painting landscapes, still lifes, portraits or more, practicing your drawing skills is worth your time. The skills you learn with
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A look inside my drawing kit
Every artist should put together a drawing kit that works just for them. It could be as simple as a single pencil and eraser, or a full set of pencils and pens.
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Derwent electric eraser review
I ended up buying a Derwent electric eraser when I was taking an online art class. It was on the supply list, and I admit, I thought it was a waste of money. Until I started using it. That’s when I discovered just how much better it works than a regular eraser. Watch my review
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8 image sources for artists
As artists, we are always looking for the next great painting idea. Never fear – there are a ton of places to find an image to paint. I share eight image sources for artists so you’re never short of inspiration. Take your own photos Your own images are the best source for images to paint.
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The best drawing pencils – the clutch pencil!
Clutch pencils are my favourite type of drawing pencils. For the longest time, I thought you essentially had two choices for graphite pencils: a typical wooden drawing pencil or a thin mechanical pencil. I’ve always liked using mechanical pencils because of the way they felt while drawing with them – they had a nice weight
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How to use a lead pointer pencil sharpener
I have a variety of different pencils in my drawing kit, including some mechanical pencils. The tricky part of using a mechanical pencil is so many of them are low quality and the pencil lead will break. I picked up some clutch pencils with 2mm wide leads, which have become an indispensable part of my
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How to use a kneaded eraser
I love my kneaded eraser! It’s a fantastic addition to any drawing kit, plus it’s very inexpensive. It can take a bit of getting used to but once you start using it, my guess is you’ll love it too. First up, you remove it from the packaging and give it a bit of a kneading.
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The best practice – drawing an apple
Learning to draw takes practice, and a great way for beginners to improve their skills is drawing simple, everyday items, like drawing an apple. An apple is a great item to sketch – it helps practice drawing three-dimensional form and improve your shading. Watch me sketch an apple on my Youtube channel. Why drawing an
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The best soft pastels brand for your art style and budget
Are you looking for the best soft pastels to buy? Over the years, I’ve collected quite a few different brands of soft pastels. I enjoy using some more than others. And certain ones work well for certain uses better than others. Watch me try out different brands of soft pastels on my YouTube channel. In
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