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Go Beyond the Basics of Drawing and Coloring

Drawing and coloring may seem like an over simplified way to explain the ideas and concepts on this site, but it will help you to keep them in perspective. Once you break it down to the simplest form that is all you are doing.

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Do you find yourself asking or telling yourself these?

"That is so awesome! How did they do that? Where did they get the inspiration? I wish I could develop such a cool style. I guess I'm just not real artist."

I did. I was even intimidated by just the thought of trying other types of media. Although I always found myself looking for new techniques, I was always afraid to try new mediums, most notably color mediums.

The key thing I was missing was the knowledge and inside tips about how to use the different mediums effectively and with confidence.


Lack of confidence can stop anyone from exploring and advancing in any endeavor they choose. This is no different when it comes to art.

This site is for you!

This website is dedicated to that process of finding your style and medium and hopefully can serve as the accelerator button that I never had when first learning drawing and coloring techniques.

I will share all those little "aha" moments, techniques and ideas that I have learned from other artists and many years of my own artistic adventures. These will help you build confidence quickly and help you explore and develop your own visions more effectively.

Obviously not every technique and tip is for everyone, so take what works for you and trash the rest. I will hopefully be able to provide you with more to take then to trash. So let's both continue our journeys of drawing and coloring and Let's Get's Started !

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Creative Drawing : Open Your Mind
Creative drawing may not be easy especially when you are trying really hard to be creative. Put yourself back into the creative, curious mindset and let it happen naturally.

Drawing Portraits Using Easy to Master Techniques
This section will show you how drawing portraits can be fun and easy using simple, easy to learn techniques that will give you the skill and confidence of a pro!

How to Draw Eyes that Get the Looks
Learning how to draw eyes is the most fun part about drawing the face! Learn how to quickly and easily master drawing the eye with this easy to follow tutorial.

Drawing Techniques and Tips
There are many different Drawing Techniques and tips to get the desired results. Here are a few I use.

Color Theory: How Much Thought Should I Put Into It?
Colors have many meanings and applications making color theory seem overwhelming. This section will show you some easy tips to simplfly and get started using color effectively

Pencil Shading : creating depth to your work!
Creating great pencil shading isn't hard once you know a few of these simple techniques to get you going.

Painter of Light? That Sounds a Little Dramactic!
Are you ready to be a painter of light? Find out what it takes.

Looking for Pictures to Draw? Inspiration should be at your Fingertips!
Coming up with ideas and pictures to draw can be daunting. Make your life easier with these techniques.

Creating a Realistic Drawing is Simple with these Secrets!
Realistic Drawing: The secrets that you usually have to learn for yourself. Tips that have taken me years to find out and perfect all in one spot.

Tattoo Drawing and Designs
A good tattoo drawing is always interesting pieces of artwork. They come in all places and sizes but they all start with good drawings.

Finding the Right Artist Supplies is Key to Developing Your Skills Quickly
This section will give you solid information about artist supplies and which ones are essential to help speed up your skill level.

Which Drawing Supplies Are Must Haves to Accelerate your Progress?
Quality drawing supplies are your best bet to creating the type of work you can be proud of. Find out which are good bases to start with in that sea of products out there!

Using Aids and Freehand Drawing
Is it cheating to use aids when "freehand drawing"? I will clear this up for you once and for all!

Freestyle Drawing : Stop trying to make every mark perfect!
Freestyle drawing is a great tool to develop your best ideas and unleash the ones you didn't even know you had!

Choosing Drawing Paper that fits your needs and budget?
Choose the drawing paper that's right for you! The right paper can make or break your piece!

There Are Different Pastel Types. Which One is For You?
Learn the different pastel types and find out which is right for you!!

Art Composition : How to use it to your advantage!
Creating mind blowing art composition can be learned. If you can draw a line you can create very strong compositions!

Pencil Drawings of People : What to Consider
Learn what to consider when creating pencil drawings of people and how to draw on your strengths for your most powerful pieces.

Ear Drawing : Ugly and Complicated or Ugly and Simple?
An ear drawing can be quite the intimidating feat. Keeping it simple can help you navigate this alien body part. It may not be as glamourous to draw eyes, but they are equally as important.

Contour Drawing : Learning to see space
Contour drawing consist of drawing exactly what it sounds like, the contour or outline of an object. This can be used for many different reasons. Learn to train your eye to see

Ink Drawing Can Make Your Pieces POP
Ink drawing it can make a huge diffrence in your style and vision.

Drawing Pencil Sketches for Better Work
You may hate drawing pencil sketches or you may enjoy story boarding everything you do. Either way, you are improving your drawing skills whether you realize it or not.

The man behind the curtain
The man behind the curtain! Kevin has years of hands on, practical art experience and is sharing everything he knows with you raw, uncut and for FREE! No smoke and mirrors!

Color Pencil Drawings: The Essential Techniques
Color pencil drawings are too REAL ART!! Many artists use color pencils as their primary medium. Color pencils are one of the best mediums to use in mixed media work

Contact the Artist
Contact the artist directly and have direct input on the site. Have any questions, suggestions or commments?

The Drawing and Coloring Blog
The Drawing and Coloring Blog keeps you up to date with the most current art tips, techniques and deal findings from around the web.

The Drawing and Coloring Privacy Policy
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Drawing Hair with Style!
Drawing Hair can be overwhelming if you don't apprach it correctly. Here are the 5 stages to creating great looking hair.


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