Understanding the structure of the human skull is essential for any artist looking to improve their portrait and figure drawing skills. In my latest YouTube video, I break down the process of drawing a skull using a simplified planar model alongside a real skull reference. This exercise helps train your eye to see the underlying forms and volumes, making it easier to draw realistic heads with confidence. Why Use a Simplified Skull Model? When learning to draw the head, it's e

Want to improve your drawing accuracy? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to draw from a 2D reference that is the same size as your paper.

Charcoal: Time-Lapse Drawing of a Male Torso and Legs In my latest YouTube video, I’ve created a time-lapse of a charcoal drawing focusing on the male torso and legs, breaking down the process of rendering anatomy, light, and form. The Power of Charcoal in Figure Drawing I love charcoal for it's versatility. It can render deep shadows having a large tonal value range, soft transitions if desired, and is relatively inexpensive. When working on this study, I focused on: Structu

Discover how I’m recreating Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People using classical oil painting techniques, from raw umber underpainting to layered glazing. In this behind-the-scenes master copy session, I break down my palette, process, and colour decisions and share how you can learn these traditional methods in your own work.

Learn how to oil paint using the classical glazing technique, starting from a bistre underpainting and building luminous colour through transparent layers. This step-by-step guide breaks down the entire process and explains why glazing creates depth and glow that alla prima painting can’t match.

Step-by-step guide to painting a portrait in three sittings: charcoal sketch, blocked-in colours, and the finished oil painting. Perfect for beginner painters.