BlogHide Resteemsranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 4 days agoAgapanthus flower - Ran Art BlogMy latest drawing of an Agapanthus flower. From my guide on how to draw flowers . I drew this flower with colored pens. It looked a bit dull, so I drew over it with colored pencils. I…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 6 days agoDumbo - Ran Art BlogMy latest drawing is Disney's Dumbo the Flying Elephant. A student of mine wanted to draw Dumbo, but more realistically, so we went for it. This is my version. I used markers and colored…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 13 days agosteemCreated with Sketch.Mixed Media - Ran Art BlogSometimes it is hard to reach realistic results with just markers. My latest drawings were made using both markers and colored pencils. The above drawing is from my color mixing guide .…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 18 days agosteemCreated with Sketch.Overlapping - Ran Art BlogA new drawing from my guide for drawing depth . Overlapping is one of the most powerful ways to add a sense of depth to your drawings (or paintings). When an object covers part of…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 22 days agosteemCreated with Sketch.Sten Submachine Gun - Ran Art BlogMy latest drawing of a Sten submachine gun with graphite pencils. It is part of an update to my guide on how to draw torus-shaped objects . A torus is a complex shape. The…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 2 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.More Paper for Drawing - Ran Art BlogThis is my latest drawing, and an update to my drawing-paper guide . I drew this on a Strathmore Mixed Media paper, which is smooth, and thick. Another paper I tried is the…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 2 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.More Textures - Ran Art BlogHere are some textures with graphite pencils. You can learn how I draw textures in my texture-drawing guide . In many cases, the edges are key for realistic materials. Here are some…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 3 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Kennel - Ran Art BlogMy latest drawing from imagination. It is part of an update to my guide for drawing from imagination . For drawing from imagination, perspective drawing is the key. Start by drawing…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 3 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Perspective Porch - Ran Art BlogMy latest drawing of a villa porch in perspective. It is part of an update to my perspective drawing guide . I drew this with no rulers, just as a fun project, and used markers for…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 3 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Markers - Ran Art BlogI finished my testing for the Ohuhu Kaala markers, and I love them! It is for an update to my guide for markers They have a fine bullet nib, for more detailed work, and a chisel nib for…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 3 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Dragon - Ran Art BlogMy latest drawing. A cute dragon :o) It is part of an update to my fine liners guide for artists . I started with a pen (Ohuhu fine liner), which I got for testing. The pen is…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 3 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Tree Drawings - Ran Art BlogMy latest drawing, part of my guide for drawing depth . The drawing paper (or canvas, screen, wall, etc.) is flat. There are several methods to draw (or paint) the illusion of depth.…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 4 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Acacia Tree & Geese - Ran Art BlogMy latest drawing of an acacia tree, from my drawing paper guide . In my last post, I tested the Clairefontaine paper, and it was too grainy for my taste. Here is a reminder: There…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 4 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Paper for Drawing - Ran Art BlogMy latest drawing, part of a new update to my drawing paper review and guide. This paper, by Clairefontaine is quite grainy, and therefore less idle for my type of drawing, which is…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 4 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.How to Draw a Ball - Ran Art BlogMy latest drawing of a baseball. Part of my guide for drawing spheres . When drawing a ball, pay attention to where the light comes from, and gradually draw a transition in brightness…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 5 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Portraits - Ran Art BlogHere are some quick sketches of portraits. It is part of my realistic drawing guide . Anatomy tip: Eyes are usually located at the center of the face (between the chin and top part of the…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 5 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Textures - Ran Art BlogMy latest drawing(s), from my guide on how to draw textures . Textures, we love them. Sometimes, all our attention is to textures or colors. That is wrong. First, the form and values must…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 5 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Cat Drawing & Tips - Ran Art BlogThat is Jerry, the neighbor's cat. Composition tip: Try to avoid front or side views. Three-quarter view is more interesting and has more depth to it. Edges: There are no lines in…ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 5 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Elephants & Realism - Ran Art BlogMy latest drawing, which is part of my guide for realistic painting . Drawing is the best way to begin with if you want to paint. Drawing helps to master brightness values , edges …ranartblog (66)in hive-185836 • 5 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Pens for Drawing - Ran Art BlogMy latest drawing with a brown pen (fine liner). From my recommended drawing pens for artists . For lighter values I draw swiftly with the pen at an angle. Rough paper is better for…
