Build a story with marks and shapes

Illustrator MAX DUNBAR reveals how he draws an original fantasy figure using pencil, pens and grey tone markers

Being able to draw provides the confidence and perception to create a convincing representation of a subject. The skill creeps up on you through practise and ingrains as a habit making the act so much

I CHOSE TO CREATE THIS DRAWING as a way to experiment with something completely new for me: working on black paper. Normally, I use white or toned paper, so this was a wonderful opportunity to challen

I’VE RELIED ON DRAWING FOR MOST OF MY CAREER, especially early on as an illustrator. It’s only been within the last decade or so that it hasn’t been the main driving force in my work. When you’ve disc

Anatomy, gesture and line quality are key aspects of figure drawing. Joshua Black ’ s advice will enhance your character work

Alla Prima is Italian for “at the first” and in painting terms means completing a painting at once, in a single sitting or session. The overall aim is to capture an immediate impression of the subject