Chris

If you’re like me, you love the idea of drawing consistently, but sometimes… life happens. You start strong, get distracted by work or Netflix or a perfectly valid existential crisis, and before you know it, your sketchbook is collecting dust. That’s why I started doing a “Draw Every Week for a Year” challenge—and honestly, it […]

We’ve all been there—spending hours on a drawing only to realize something looks… off. It’s frustrating, but the good news? Most common drawing mistakes are not necessarily costly but rather fixable. If you know what to watch out for, you’ll save yourself a lot of time (and eraser shavings). Besides, every time I’m preparing my

I’m always excited every time I sit down to draw. It’s refreshing, to say the least. While some of the stuff I draw ends up on this blog, most remain in my office or sketchbook. This was one of those projects that I did a while ago but decided to share with you after the

Have you ever marveled at the power and grace of a golden eagle soaring through the sky? Imagine capturing its strength and beauty on paper with just a pencil and some simple techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, drawing a golden eagle can be both a challenge and a rewarding experience. With

I received an email from one of my readers recently asking whether I could break down the basics for a one point perspective drawing. That’s why I’ve taken a break from my usual drawings to explore this important concept for rendering environments, backgrounds, and scenes. Essentially, a one-point perspective is a drawing technique used to

Owls have long captivated human imagination with their mysterious nocturnal nature, keen eyesight, and silent flight. These enigmatic birds symbolize wisdom, mystery, and even the supernatural in various cultures around the world. Their ability to navigate the darkness with precision makes them powerful symbols of intuition and insight, which has drawn artists, writers, and creators

They are as bright and cheery as the sun. But that’s not the reason behind their name. Apparently, the young sunflowers love basking in the sun and move to face it all day long! That’s quite fascinating if you ask me. It’s believed that these remarkable flowers symbolize loyalty and adoration. While thinking of sunflowers