Perhaps we’re biased, but there’s a unique beauty to drawing pencils that isn’t matched by your everyday writing pencil. Usually painted in a pleasing color and embossed with their name and grade, ...

Drawing may seem like an innate skill one either has or doesn't. I had been intimidated to try my hand at drawing for years because I subscribed to the notion that I wasn't a natural. But learning all ...

Sketching is an expressive activity that enables people to manifest their emotions and artistic imagination. It is a talent that can be honed through practice, however, employing the right instruments ...

Hi, Tom here with this week's Circle Line Art School video showing you one way to draw a Viking longship, in this pencil drawing for beginners, the first step is to sketch an oval as a guide for the ...

As an artist with two decades of experience, I have traversed the disciplines of drawing, painting and conceptual art. In this journey, I’ve come to appreciate the work of masters, drawn inspiration ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Laura Fenton After considering dozens of colored-pencil sets and spending six ...

Observation is fundamental to science. In fact, one could even argue that science is observation, nourished and channeled for the purpose of better understanding what our world is and how it works.

For artists, students, kids, and even just everyday doodlers, colored pencils are an essential desktop item. Having spent seven years of my life studying the pencil as an object and selling it to ...

If you’re starting in digital art, the iPad is one of the most accessible and creative tools you can use. It combines a responsive touchscreen with powerful drawing apps, making it ideal for both ...

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