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The Ghosting-in Method to Start a Drawing
How to do the Ghosting-in Method to start a drawing: 7 steps with video demo
SamanthaLongArt
Aug 7, 20231 min read


"Why Does my Painting Look Chalky?"
How to turn a chalky portrait into a rich, colorful painting draw-over demo video
SamanthaLongArt
May 16, 20232 min read


Foreshortening Tips & Tricks
Here are some foreshortening tricks to translate confusing positions into readable, easy-to-draw shapes.
SamanthaLongArt
Feb 23, 20231 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...
SamanthaLongArt
Nov 21, 20221 min read


Graphite Drawing Pencils 101
What makes drawing pencils different from regular pencils? How do I know whether I should use a 3H or a 6B, and what's the difference?...
SamanthaLongArt
Feb 21, 20227 min read


Samantha Has Started Tracing-- what?!!
Samantha the Artist is diving into the realms of tracing. Learn how she's experimenting with tracing as a tool to create her paintings.
SamanthaLongArt
Apr 23, 20212 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...
SamanthaLongArt
May 14, 20205 min read


Collecting & Shooting Reference Photos Part I
Why Do Artists Need Reference? When starting a new project, it can seem daunting, frustrating, and even a waste of time to find...
SamanthaLongArt
Sep 11, 20193 min read
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