(Re)Introducing Pencils.com Teaching Artist Mike Theuer!
Hi Studio 602ers! I’m Mike Theuer. I’m a featured teaching-artist here on Pencils.com. I also teach art at The Pennsylvania State University. And I make art for a living at www.MikeTheuer.com. My latest commission is this 8×10 portrait of a pug drawn with the Blackwing.
I’m going to be sharing my art and drawing tips with you on a regular basis, so I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself and offer you the first of many tips designed to help you fine tune your drawing skills.
Drawing Tips:
TIP #1
“What should I draw?” is a question my students often ask me. What do I answer?
1) FOCUS – recall something you find yourself often staring at. Maybe it is your face in the mirror, the reflections through water in a glass, clouds, anything. And if you can’t recall anything, then experiment. Start your day by swearing to pause when you stare at something and to make a mental note of it. Or jot it into a journal. Then . . . to be continued!
I’ve just discovered your site and I love your work. I have a colpue of lurchers so was drawn to this image (forgive the pun). You’ve caught that wistful look perfectly.
Yo a very gud artist am learning through yo tips am gr8tiful tht I cn learn frm thm wsh 2 learn frm u in person lol