Done with this kitty, for now. This is one I should revisit in a couple of years to see how I've progressed. #art #graphite #cat

Kitty cat. WIP. Canson sketchbook. Bad photo. #art #graphite #sketchbook

Here in Japan, it's autumn. Now that another typhoon has passed, maybe we'll get a break in the weather and have a few sunny-but-cool...

Head over to Sharpened Artist to download a free quickstart guide to drawing. John Middick offers some steady advice for folks starting...

Just need some paper to do quick sketches/doodles in? Grab an old notebook and spruce it up with colors. Acrylic paint watered down in a...

If you are just starting out in using graphite, there are many good sites to check out. One that I have found useful is Darrel Tank's...

When I drew anything wa~y back in junior high or high school, I picked up a pencil and drew. One of those yellow #2 pencils. Ticonderoga...

Along with my little Canson sketchbook, I carry a pencil box filled with the essentials. It's small, lightweight, and the items are easy...

Another good place to find reference photos for your artwork is Paint My Photo at https://pmp-art.com/ . You can set up a free account...