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Gettin Sketchy – Season 16

June 13, 2026 0 Comments

Gettin’ Sketchy Live is an original live broadcast. The goal is produce a sketch within 45 minutes while providing art instruction and entertainment. In this season, Ashley and Matt choose their own subjects and media. Episode 1: Snow Boarder In this live drawing lesson, Ashley has 45 minutes to draw a snowboarder with pastels. Watch [...] Read more
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How to Draw Textures

June 12, 2026 0 Comments

How to Draw Realistic Textures One of the most important skills an artist can develop is the ability to create convincing textures. Texture helps transform simple shapes into believable objects and allows viewers to understand the surface qualities of a subject. Whether you’re drawing soft fur, rough stone, weathered wood, or reflective metal, Read more
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Pastel Drawing of a Field of Flowers

May 11, 2026 0 Comments

Drawing a Field of Flowers with Pastels In this pastel drawing lesson, we’ll draw an image of a field of red poppies with pastels. Here’s a look at the finished drawing… A photo reference is used to complete the drawing. Here’s a look at the photo reference… Pastel Materials Rembrandt soft pastels are used for [...] Read more
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How to Make a Watercolor Mixing Chart

May 11, 2026 0 Comments

Watercolor Mixing Chart Creating a watercolor mixing chart is a great exercise to see what colors you can create with the watercolors that you have. By making your own chart, you’ll have a better understanding of how your colors will mix and you’ll discover new exciting colors. In this watercolor painting lesson, we’ll create a [...] Read more
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Gettin’ Sketchy – Season 13

May 11, 2026 0 Comments

Gettin’ Sketchy Live is an original live broadcast. The goal is produce a sketch within 45 minutes while providing art instruction and entertainment. In this season, Matt and Ashley choose their own subjects and materials. Each episode is a new adventure with different subjects and drawing media. Episode 1: Horseback Rider In this live drawing Read more
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Pen and Ink Paper – Owl Drawing

May 11, 2026 0 Comments

Drawing on Pen and Ink Paper In this pen and ink drawing lesson, we’ll draw an image of an owl with pen and ink on pen and ink paper. Here’s a look at the finished drawing… A photo reference is used to complete the drawing. Here’s a look at the photo reference… Pen and Ink [...] Read more
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How to Get Better at Drawing

May 10, 2026 0 Comments

How to Get Better at Drawing Drawing got you frustrated? You’re not alone. Any new skill is a challenge to learn and develop, but the good news is that any skill – including the skill of drawing, can be mastered by anyone. In this lesson, we’ll look at 6 basic principles that will help you [...] Read more
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Secrets to Success – Pencil Drawing

May 10, 2026 0 Comments

Success with Pencil Drawing Graphite pencils are usually the very first medium we reach for when we first begin drawing. This makes this medium a comfortable choice for many artists. But if you want to use the medium to its fullest potential, there are few secrets to keep in mind. Implementing the strategies that I’m [...] Read more
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Secrets to Success – Pen and Ink Drawing

May 10, 2026 0 Comments

Success with Pen and Ink Drawing Pen and ink is a wonderful medium for creating impactful drawings. The use of black ink on white paper results in maximum contrast. However, some people are intimidated by the permanence of ink and are afraid to push the medium to its fullest potential. But pen and ink should [...] Read more
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Secrets to Success – Colored Pencils

May 10, 2026 0 Comments

Success with Colored Pencils Colored pencils are one of the most rewarding mediums to work with. A finished colored pencil drawing, when done correctly, can resemble a painting. But colored pencils are perhaps the most misused medium on the planet. In this lesson, I’ll share 7 secrets to success with colored pencils that you can [...] Read more
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