Striking a Balance
A winning portrait requires accuracy and personality. Here's how to combine both.
By Bart Lindstrom

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Improve your drawing skills quickly by tapping into the creative side of your brain.
By Betty Edwards

Group Therapy
Find out what a life-drawing class can do for you and your art. Plus, check out these tips on finding the right class and making the most of it once you get there.
By Greg Albert

Taking Wing
If you never thought you'd be able to draw wildlife, take a look out your window. An artist/naturalist shows you how to draw birds.
By Clare Walker Leslie

The Power of Ingenuity
When working in color, you don't need to use every single hue. Try this simple, limited-palette approach instead.
By Kathleen Dunphy

Under Your Thumb
Sometimes, size does matter. Learn how these preliminary drawings can make your full-sized landscapes even better.
By Dale Laitinen

Draw Like Rubens
Even masters made mistakes. See how this Flemish artist dealt with his errors.
By Carole Katchen

Fuller Figures
Here are three ways you can practice drawing the human figure.
By Maureen Bloomfield

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Editor's Note

Sketchbook Secrets
No time to draw? Bill Anderson reveals how your sketchbook can help you solve that problem.
By Joanne Moore

Drawing Class
The proper use of these three techniques will add depth and balance to your portraits.
By Butch Krieger

Meet the Media
Discover the creative possibilities of charcoal as well as the versatility of pen and ink.
By Joanne Moore and Claudia Nice

Back to Basics
Learn how to use black, white and the values in between to create more believable drawings.
By Robert Barrett

Try This
Here's a great exercise for creating a convincing wardrobe for your models.
By Butch Krieger

Composition Corner
Learn the art of arranging the objects in your drawings.
By Jerry McClish

Bookshelf
Expand your drawing knowledge with these books.
By Katherine Mesch

Studio Supplies
Get the right tool for the job. These eight products will start you off right.
Edited by Steve Smith

Lessons of the Masters
See how masterful everyday life can be with this drawing by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta.
By Tina Tammaro