Shading is essential in pencil sketching to create depth and dimension. Techniques like hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, ...

A demonstration of the pocket sketching bag used for storage and as an easel; holding the paint set; creating a monotone watercolor wash with a pen; making a travel sketch with the pen and color.

In an age of instant everything, drawing invites us to slow down and appreciate the world around us. By Melissa Kirsch Several years ago, on a lark, I signed up for a figure-drawing class. I hadn’t ...

Staying focused while distracted; how to use the equipment outdoors; making adjustments while sketching; choosing and isolating a focal point.

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