The Ghosting-in Method to Start a Drawing
How to do the Ghosting-in Method to start a drawing: 7 steps with video demo
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SamanthaLongArt
May 16, 20232 min read
"Why Does my Painting Look Chalky?"
How to turn a chalky portrait into a rich, colorful painting draw-over demo video
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SamanthaLongArt
Feb 23, 20231 min read
Foreshortening Tips & Tricks
Here are some foreshortening tricks to translate confusing positions into readable, easy-to-draw shapes.
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SamanthaLongArt
Nov 21, 20221 min read
Painting Reference Hack: Build a Model
What do you do when you want to paint something that doesn't exist? Why, build a model, of course! I used to look on spending mounds of...
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SamanthaLongArt
May 14, 20205 min read
Collecting & Shooting Reference Photos Part II
Preliminary Sketches The first step to getting good reference is to start by drawing from imagination. "Wait, what? Didn't you just say...
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SamanthaLongArt
Sep 28, 20184 min read
Framing Demo: The Cow Hitch Hanging Wire Knot
If you've ever entered artwork into an art show, you may have seen the directive, "artwork submitted must have hanging wire or hooks on...
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