Your guide to drawing realistic faces
In today’s video, we’re going to share with you the ultimate guide to drawing realistic faces. Hi my name is Carrie and I want you to proudly call yourself an artist. Here on Artist Strong we help artists like you build your skill and develop your unique...
Important drawing tips for beginners: what pencils should you use?
What are some good materials to use for drawing? Hi my name is Carrie and I want you to proudly call yourself an artist. Here on Artist Strong we help artists like you build your skill and develop your unique artist voice. Today I want to go back to basics and talk...
The Art of Not Seeking: Embracing Freedom in Our Art
Recently I read the short work by Haruki Murakami entitled Novelist as Vocation. I find a lot of overlap between the creative process of writers and artists and one quote really stuck with me: “…if you want to express yourself as freely as you can,...
10 Easy Tips for Drawing Like a Pro
Whether you’re a beginner looking to improve your skills, or an experienced artist looking for some new techniques, we can all take steps to improve our art. Hi my name is Carrie. I want you to proudly call yourself an Artist. Here on Artist Strong I help...
The RIGHT and the WRONG way to draw: Drawing from life and photo reference
Recently I had someone comment on my free portrait guide ad that the ONLY way to draw is to draw from life. Basically: if you draw from photo reference, you’re doing it wrong. Let’s just say I have a few things to say about that. Hi my name is Carrie and I want you...
Sharpen Your Skills: Understanding Value
Confidently use value to improve your art
If you want to draw or paint anything you want, understanding value is a MUST.
Sharpen your Skills: Understanding Value includes:
✏️ my Learn How to SEE Guide: 10 Ways to Catch Your Own Mistakes;
✏️ A quick and simple way to observe your growth over time;
✏️ How to make your drawings (and paintings!) jump off the page; and
✏️ Much, much, more.
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