Shines & reflections

As fire and flames are always moving, how can I describe them best in a drawing? You are right that flames and fire can be tricky to capture in a static image. Have you ever looked at the way flames l

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

Welcome to the last Colour Pencil Clinic of 2025. I’ve been sharing my tips and tricks and answering your questions all year, covering topics like layering, blending and materials, drafting film, wate

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

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

There’s something enticing about a little shop front, isn’t there? Whether it’s a bakery, a florist, or a quirky café tucked into a corner of a new town, I’m always drawn to the details – the faded si