Are you skilled ?
In only 6 minutes,
Dare to face this talent indicator !
Here is an entertaining test which will reveal the artist within you
In only 6 minutes,
Dare to face this talent indicator !
Here is an entertaining test which will reveal the artist within you
You have in mind a particular drawing you decided to work on. You might not have anything specific in mind but you want to draw what’s in front of you. Being lucky, you happen to have your pencil and sketch board. What can you do? Start drawing, of course! But how? Do you start drawing [...]
Read full "Lines and masses" article »First of all, let’s get rid of questions useless to any student: Do I have talent? Am I gifted? You are what you are and if you take pleasure in studying how to draw, you have just enough talent to enjoy yourself and appreciate the different improvements in your skills. In Signus drawing course, Piet [...]
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The study of drapery is happily one that can be carried on at almost any place, time, and season, and perhaps it is because of this very ease of access that it is so often neglected and many an otherwise satisfactory picture will be marred by the poor drawing of drapery and clothing. When the [...]
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Learn to draw lines You must master your pencil, there are many types of lines to draw, not just straight or curved. The style of line will depend not only on the type of pencil and support but also the gesture and movement of the artist while tracing. The angle and shape of the tip, [...]
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Form the earliest days of mankind, we have drawn images of the animals we have hunted, admired or feared. From the primitive cave drawings to huge bronze statues of galloping horses such as those in the Fountain of Trevi. Capturing the movement and power these animals has fascinated us. Artists like George Stubbs became masters [...]
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A step by step guide in drawing faces which look like people. You can begin by just drawing circles then add the main features such as the nose, eyes, ears and mouth. To progress to a higher quality in shape and emotion you’ll have to learn that the human head is not just an oval [...]
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