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Helen's Drawing / Sketching Blog September 2006 Archive

By Helen South, About.com Guide to Drawing / Sketching since 2002

Drawing Wildlife by J.C. Amberlyn - Book Review

Tuesday September 19, 2006
J.C. Amberlyn's Drawing Wildlife reflects the author's love of nature. Accurate observations of her subjects are communicated through fresh, crisp illustrations. These, along with a text which points out important ... Read More

Art Paper and Testing Techniques

Thursday September 14, 2006
The wrong paper. Yep, I did it again. I chose Arches Aquarelle for my current piece - hot pressed, a nice smooth paper, a good white without being cold.... did ... Read More

Working On Commissioned Drawings

Tuesday September 12, 2006
So, I finally got to work on the commission that I've been putting of for months. I figured out that I was never going to have a 'free' week to ... Read More

Drawing Forums

Monday September 11, 2006
Have you visited the drawing forum lately? You can drop in as a guest or you can take a few moments to register so that you can add your own ... Read More

Artist Quotes

Sunday September 3, 2006
Here's a collection of my favorite artist quotes. If you need motivation, try this article on renewing creative energy.

Draw a Horse Step by Step

Saturday September 2, 2006
Even if you have very little drawing experience, this tutorial will help you to Draw a Horse one step at a time. There's a printer-friendly version too. If drawing a ... Read More

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