Work from primary sources - drawing from real objects is good practice and is not difficult to achieve in still life work. Select key objects that are likely to be included in most of your development ...

Merlin James, Elizabeth Magill, Stephen McKenna. Kerlin Gallery, Anne's Lane, South Anne Street, Dublin 2 Until July 6th; kerlin.ie ★★★★★ Despite the implication that all of the summer is ahead, the ...

Wisdom and power take visual form in this viral realistic drawing inspired by Gandalf the Grey. The portrait focuses on capturing the character’s legendary presence through strong facial structure, ...

Every show I saw this year was worth seeing – which isn't always true, depending on how much one sees and where one sees it. As a regular arts reviewer for the Chronicle, I saw a lot of exhibitions, ...

In 1979, Betty Edwards published the book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, which remains the preeminent book on the subject of drawing for beginners. In the book, Edwards argues that there are ...