TODAY'S FEATURED POST
Frazetta Videos X 4
Frank Frazetta's granddaughter, Sara, continues to share fascinating stories about all things Frazetta on her YouTube Channel and, in case you've missed them, I thought I'd share some links so everyone can get caught up. (And, psst, you can also visit the Frazetta Girls website to learn more about her grandparents and be tempted by all sorts of neat products, including prints, apparel, and collectible figures.) First up is an episode devoted to collecting Frazetta's…
YESTERDAY’S POST
Some Helpful Tips on How to Draw Quick Expressions
January 20, 2025 - Wherever you are, I hope your new year is starting off well for you. Upon requests from two different artists, I have made a short video here on expressions. I will develop a lengthier video in the near future on the topic, but I wanted to provide some useful tips that might help when studying the expression that will prevent them from stiffening up or looking forced. A few tips to try: Hold your drawing implement differently than in a writing grip Use your entire arm to capture the line flow Set a time limit, somewhere between 5 - 10 minutes max Do not erase mistakes, work with them Avoid using reference that feels like forced expressions, you'll have to work harder to get them to feel convincing Use traditional media over digital sketching…
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