Tag: art
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15 Ways on How to Have an Aesthetic Sketchbook
Aesthetic sketchbooks are what artists often want to achieve. Though being “aesthetic” means something different to each artist, it ultimately involves a mix of artistic presentation and visual appeal. So these 15 tips will help you achieve that perfect aesthetic sketchbook! 1) Choose a Theme Stick with a theme or explore styles that you want…
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9 Steps on How to Draw Hard, Detailed Drawings
Drawing “hard,” detailed drawings aren’t easy, but they are definitely fun to create. I have compiled a list of tips and simple rules to help you draw things as if it were a picture! ⬆️Cabin Photo Reference from Courtney Affrunti (Golden Boys & Me)⬆️ 1) Draw a 1×1 Inch Grid Drawing a 1×1 inch grid…
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How to Draw Your Surroundings in 5 Easy Steps
Why would you take a picture of your surroundings when you can just draw it? Snapping a picture is much easier, but it’s not as fun as drawing what you see around you. Drawing your environment may be fun, but it’s not always easy. So here are some steps on how to draw your surroundings.…
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How to Draw Babies in 12 Simple Steps
Babies are adorable and deserve to be your inspiration for the day. So here are some tips and rules on how to draw the cutest baby in your sketchbook. 1) Draw a Circle and Cross For The Face Proportions The circle provides a rough outline of the face. The cross will help you lay out…
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How to Draw Old People in 12 Simple Steps
Draw some of your favorite old people, whether they are your grandparents, your old, sweet neighbor, or some random grandma you ran into in the grocery store! 1) Draw a Circle and a Cross For The Face Proportions The circle provides a rough outline of the face. The cross will help you lay out the…
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8 Simple Rules on How to Use Gouache
Gouache is a paint medium that is between watercolor and acrylic paint. Gouache is painted with water, just like watercolor but is more opaque like acrylic. Below are some simple rules I follow when painting with gouache🎨. 1) Use Thick Paper or Watercolor Paper Use thick paper like watercolor paper or any durable paper. Remember,…
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10 Ways on How to Get Over Artist Block
All artists inevitably face artist block. We become unmotivated, uninspired, and bored. We want to draw, yet we simply can’t pick up the pencil. We, artists, have to combat this, so I have compiled a list of ideas to help us overcome artist block. 1) Play Around With Paint on Your Fingers As a kid,…
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15 Ways to Fill Up Your Sketchbook
The goal of a sketchbook is not to fill it up but to make good use of the white space. Sometimes it can be hard to do this after making art and having 40% of the paper still showing. So I want to talk about 15 ways to fill up a sketchbook. 1) Stickers Fruit…
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How to Make an Film Journal
Film journals are what they sound like. They are journals for films. They have pictures and writing and are fun to make. So get your sketchbook or journal and your favorite movie/show, and make a film journal NOW! 1) Not Many Supplies Necessary The main supplies needed for a film journal are colored paper, glue,…
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