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2013 in Review: Our Favorite Things

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Ann Mazzaferro: Writer When word came down that it was time for the 2013 Year-End Round-Up, I was forced to take a good, long look at my life for the past year. It wasn't pretty. In fact, I am more out of touch than that dorky uncle of yours…
Pencil Artist Nick Williams

Pencil Artist of the Week: Nick Williams

This week’s featured pencil artist is Nick Williams, an artist living in the United Kingdom. After spending a considerable amount of time exploring and admiring the works of artists on DeviantArt.com, Nick decided to take up drawing and contribute…
Editorial Cartooning Pulitzer Prize

Top 11 Editorial Cartooning Pulitzer Prize Winners

                            The winners of the Pulitzer Prize were announced last week. As artists and drawing enthusiasts, the…
Drawing Websites

More Drawing Websites Every Artist Should Follow

This post is a follow-up to the post Drawing Websites Every Artist Should Follow, in which we discussed ten great drawing websites for artists looking to hone their skills and connect with other artists who are passionate about drawing. Below…
Drawing Lessons Values

Drawing Lessons: Using Light and Shadows to Create 3-Dimensional Shapes

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Drawing Lessons: Using Light and Shadows to Create 3-Dimensional Shapes What gives objects form and shape?  Light and the shadows it creates.  Since graphite creates only shades of gray, values are all we have to represent light and shadow.…
Huxley Quotation with image of Valley Oak

Lyrics: Songs to Remember and Tips From the Masters

Lyrics: What Makes a Good Lyric?   [quote] "After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." -Aldous Huxley  [/quote]   [divider] Lyrics are often the most memorable part…

10 Online Magazines for Creatives

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[divider]Online magazines have enjoyed a more prominent place on the web in recent years, gaining notoriety equal to printed magazines. Many print magazines now enjoy an equally wide readership via their blogs, making online magazines not…
Creative Minds Behind Sesame Street

The Creative Minds Behind Sesame Street

How Did We Get to Sesame Street I’ve always wondered – just how do you get to Sesame Street? Google Maps has several suggestions, but somehow I don’t think you’ll wind up on Big Bird’s doorstep if you take them. One person who may…
Baseball Art with Dave Medin

Baseball Art with Acclaimed Artist Dave Medin

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For those of you following us on Twitter, you may have noticed a few tweets going out about our Facebook Sweepstakes featuring a prize package that contains an original painting by artist Dave Medin, who is best known for his baseball art.…

Drawing Lessons: It All Starts With A Mark

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In this entry into Diane Wright's drawing lessons, Diane explores the different types of marks you can make using a pencil. The anticipation of making that first mark on a blank sheet of paper for me is exciting.  Each mark builds upon the…