How to Stipple

Painting can take many forms. One technique you can use to create an artistic piece is stippling. This method uses small dots to create an outline of your drawing. Pouncing and Piercing are 2 types of this technique.  Here are some easy steps [...]

How to Paint With Gouache

Gouache is a painting medium artists can use when making their art pieces. It’s often referred to as designer’s gouache and opaque watercolor.
Advantages of Using Gouache

It’s opaqueness is what attracts most artists to use this medium.
Gouache dries quickly.
It has a matte [...]

How to Paint with Pastels

Painting with pastels allows you to mix colors on paper instead of using a palette for blending. Here are some tips on how to paint with pastels.
Different Types of Pastels
Various drawing techniques for pastels requires the use of the different types of pastels.

Hard [...]

How to Draw a Dog

Dogs can make very gentle pets. No matter which breed of dog it is that you have at home, you can have your very own ‘dog memento’ by creating a sketch of your canine pal. Both children and adults alike – even those [...]

How to Draw Animals

Materials to Use for Drawing Animals
Pencil - Use a comfortable pencil.
Paper - If this is the first time you are drawing animals, it is advisable to prepare a thick pad of paper that you can use if you make mistakes. You will need [...]