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Drawing the Human Figure

One of the most important things to learn as an artist is how to draw the human figure. It is also one of the most rewarding things to learn. A finished painting with accurate, realistic figures in it is very satisfying to have completed. The best way to improve your skill in drawing the human figure is to do two things.

First off, try and attend a life drawing class. There is no better way to improve as an artist More

Review: Paul Nash Exhibition

The Dulwich Picture Gallery (7 Gallery Rd. London, SE21 7AD) is holding an exhibition of the works of surrealist artist Paul Nash until May 9. The theme for the surrealist painter is “The Elements”, Nash’s work will be displayed to highlight the use of fire, water, wind, and earth to create a unique display.

The first room of this exhibition offers some of Paul Nash’s best works, which may have been a bad decision, since it takes away from the More

A bit of a rant.

So a lot of people have asked me why I decided to start this site, and the only reason I have been able to come up with is something that is slightly juvenile. I feel like no one understands me. Basically I was offered a job to illustrate a book that is nowhere near my style, the publishers said, and I quote, “we really like your work, now change your style completely. “I just don’t think that is fair really. And whenever I complained about it to anyone who wasn’t in the industry, they just responded with, Well they are paying you to do what you love, aren’t they?” So I wanted to complain to people who did understand me. And thus the birth of this site. How the illustration story ended? Turned out they did pay me enough for me to sell out completely. C’est la vie!