Well, it’s finally upon us, the 25th March, or as we better know it; Tolkien Reading Day! This time around I’ve decided to read through several passages of both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien, to read about the love and friendship of Gandalf and Bilbo Baggins.
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7 Jawa facts every Star Wars fan SHOULD know
When it comes to Star Wars and the different creatures and species of the galaxy far, far away; Jawas are one of the most mysterious, curiosity-arousing and secretive of all the races in the universe.
These rodent-like natives to the desert planet of Tatooine certainly hold a surprising amount of mystery and there is no question bigger than “What do Jawas look like under the hood?” but once you start digging, that’s not the only unknown part of their culture.
Japanese Geisha With Scenic Backdrop – Charcoal Drawing
Still continuing in my exploration of the Geisha of Japan, I am trying to capture the beauty and modesty of these fascinating women with my charcoal and create drawings and art that can live up to their own artistic prowess.
For this artwork of a Geisha with a scenic backdrop, I have begun working out an ever so slightly stylised art style and using a vignette approach to the backdrop. This piece will make a nice addition to my existing collection, which is just beginning to take shape now.
Illustrated Recipes – How To Use Them To Find Creative Inspiration
Illustrated recipes have managed to become a staple of both the culinary and illustration worlds, not only providing a platform for creatives with a passion for food and drawing, but also offering a limitless source of creative inspiration for artists and writers alike, and while we mention it, chefs too.
In this article we’ll examine some creative uses for illustrated recipes outside of finding inspiration, how we can use Pinterest to find inspiration, walk through an 8 step process for illustrating a recipe, dig into how illustrated recipes can be used by writers to overcome a writer’s block and finally I’ll be giving away my long-coveted Tiramisu recipe in the form of a free download of my illustrated recipe made for this article.
Is There A Right Or Wrong Way To Look At Art? How To Look At Art [Studying The Masters]
Is there a right or wrong way to look at art?
The short answer is no.
A common problem that art viewers and gallery or museum visitors share is that they can feel like they’re looking at the artworks, but not really seeing them. This can be an isolating feeling and cause viewers to start doubting themselves.
The good news is that you don’t have to be an art scholar or possess any natural talents in order to really see art, and analyse the works that really catch your eye.
In this article, we’ll discuss a method for analysing artworks using a series of questions; a systematic approach that can be followed as much or as little as you see fit.
After reading this and giving it a go, you will see for yourself that you do not need to be an art scholar in order to view art like an expert.
Best Podcasts To Listen To While Working, Drawing Or Painting
This articles explores the best podcasts to listen to while working. We look at some podcasts covering fantasy, sci-fi, pop culture, art and history. A Lord of the Rings podcast, a Star Wars podcast as well as a podcast about starting an art career are all featured in this article.
Nocturnal Sun – Original Oil Painting – 30% Discount & Free Worldwide P&P – Only 1 Available – Ends in 5 Days!
Nocturnal Sun – Oil on Canvas – 11.75″ x 15.75″ Click Here To Buy! This original fantasy landscape was painted from imagination using palette knives and painting in a think impasto technique. Don’t Miss The Journey! Be sure to follow/subscribe to my blog to stay updated and not miss a single step! To be theContinueContinue reading “Nocturnal Sun – Original Oil Painting – 30% Discount & Free Worldwide P&P – Only 1 Available – Ends in 5 Days!”
Master Study – Art History Roundup – June – Rubens – Leonardo da Vinci – Michelangelo
Here we are with another video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SLwizFAitE&feature=youtu.be Studying The Masters Website Coming Soon!!! Join The #StudyingTheMasters Art Community! Click the follow button to never miss a post and become a part of this great community where together we can study the works of the Old Masters and learn the skills and techniques that they usedContinueContinue reading “Master Study – Art History Roundup – June – Rubens – Leonardo da Vinci – Michelangelo”
YouTube Video Master Study – Leonardo da Vinci – Study of Two Warriors’ Heads
The First Video Is Live! So it’s the 21st of the month and that means one thing – YouTube video! This one is the first one I’ve done and therefore slightly rusty but the learning process has been immense, the software that I’ve decided to go with seems very promising as well. The Master WorkContinueContinue reading “YouTube Video Master Study – Leonardo da Vinci – Study of Two Warriors’ Heads”
#MasterpieceMonday – Peter Paul Rubens – The Battle of Anghiari Copy – 1603
So let’s begin the inspiration with a #MasterpieceMonday post – This particular artwork in its preparations and various copies of the original will be of special note for this month’s #StudyingTheMasters – also of note, this particular piece is a master study of a Leonardo da Vinci artwork by Rubens. Peter Paul Rubens – TheContinueContinue reading “#MasterpieceMonday – Peter Paul Rubens – The Battle of Anghiari Copy – 1603”
Sketches & Storytelling - Art, Illustration, and Storytelling 