Monthly Archives: December 2010
Motor City Sketch
Once a month, in the Detroit area Motor City Sketch invites local artists and non-artists to a different cafe, pub, bar, saloon, what have you, to build community, create, test out new products, network and maybe even make some new friends. Everyone is welcome, … Continue reading
Landmark Inc. Inner City Circle
Southern Los Angeles Who: Youth, ages 14-19 What: An opportunity for young people to learn from urban artists, stay off the street and express their ideas on canvas & paper with supplies donated by copanies like Copic Where: 6709 S. … Continue reading
Shadows-Diffused Light from a Single Point
Shadows- Light from a single point: This is a technique to use when light does not hit from one single direction. A single light source radiates out and casts shadows in a circle. Here are some examples of the differences … Continue reading
5 Copic gifts under $55
Buying for someone artistic this year? Copic has 5 gift ideas under $55 to inspire artists, mentor beginners and organize well established collectors of Copic markers. Our Comic Illustration DVD will provide tips for turning your pencil drawing into an … Continue reading
Basic Shadows with a Cube
Here is an example of shading using cubes. Cubes are great objects for practicing shading. They can be simple, or complex, depending on the composition. In compositions, light usually travels in a straight line. Any object blocking the light will … Continue reading
Cast your vote for more Art in the Classroom
The NAMTA Foundation is in the running to receive a $250,000 grant from Pepsi for its program to provide grants to teachers to bring art into their classrooms. Votes from the public will determine the winner! To read more about … Continue reading
Color in Light and Shadow
Light and dark We use shading from light to dark as a way of helping describe the three dimensional shapes of things and their location in space in our picture. Our eyes can detect over 50 values or shades from the … Continue reading
