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“Ethan” – A New Portrait Drawing Video on YouTube

By David Jamieson | 12 Comments

I published a new time-lapse video to Youtube a few days ago. For this one, and for the next few portraits I draw, I’ve decided to recruit family members to serve as models.

Can You Learn to Draw at Art College?

By David Jamieson | 17 Comments

Is it possible for you to learn how to draw at art college? In this post, we’ll discuss how art college may not be the right choice for beginners.

“How Long Did That Take You?” – And Other Questions About Learning to Draw

By David Jamieson | 13 Comments

Wondering how long it will take for you to learn how to draw? Will it take 10,000 hours or is that only a myth? We’ll discuss in this post:

You’re Doing It Wrong! How to Overcome “Process Anxiety”

By David Jamieson | 14 Comments

Do you struggle with self-doubt and the nagging fear that you’re drawing or painting incorrectly? This post is for you:

8 Lies That Stop You From Being a Good Artist

By Melinda Whitmore | 5 Comments

When you’re learning to draw, here are 8 things that can easily get in your way and sabotage your progress.

Why Learn to Draw When You Can Trace?

By David Jamieson | 28 Comments

Can tracing help you develop your drawing skills? Learning to draw well is difficult. It can take years of practice and good instruction and even…

Back on YouTube After A Long Break

By David Jamieson | 11 Comments

It’s been a while since I recorded a new video for Youtube, but I’m glad to be back at it. This one features Kelsey, who…

What a Broken Wrist Taught Me About Drawing Skills

By David Jamieson | 30 Comments

A few years ago, I broke my wrist on New Year’s Eve. I know what you’re thinking, and no… it wasn’t the result of too…

“Going Dark” With a New Kind of Pencil

By David Jamieson | 24 Comments

Before we get started, I have to say that I’m a little late to this party. The “new” pencils I’m about to discuss here have actually…

New Drawing, Familiar Face.

By David Jamieson | 17 Comments

Today I published a new video to Youtube – it’s one of the time-lapse portrait drawing demonstrations I do from time to time. What I…