Black-and-white photos
Black-and-White Images Black-and-white and grayscale images hold a special fascination. Find out here why they are still used today and how they can be employed artistically to achieve specific effects. Difference Between Black-and-White and Color Images The most striking…
Color Theory
Color Theory The basic principles of color theory are the perception of color and color mixing. Colors give a picture a special touch. They allow us to create moods and impressions that would not be possible without them. However, randomly…
Drawing in perspective
Drawing in Perspective This page is about how to learn to draw in perspective and what basic knowledge is required. Simply changing the viewer’s perspective can create a great deal of visual interest in a picture. In this article, I’ll…
Shading & Hatching
Shading & Hatching In this article, I’ll explain the basics of shading and hatching. The best tool for practicing these techniques is a pencil, since it can be used for both hatching and blending. If you want to focus specifically…
An Overview of Online Tools for Learning to Draw
I’ve created four new tools for learning to draw, designed to assist you in analyzing and working with reference images in a targeted way. They help you better understand composition, colors, proportions, and the appearance of materials, and put this…
Tips for Beginners
Learning to Draw for Beginners Anyone who has decided to take up this new hobby as a complete beginner in the field of drawing and painting will likely start by looking for some tips that might help. But (unfortunately) there…
Practice Routines – A Drawing Every Day
Regular practice is the key to continuously improving your drawing skills. Drawing every day is a simple yet effective way to practice contours, three-dimensionality, and shading. This routine not only provides a structured way to make progress, but also strengthens…
Design laws
Design laws – basics of design Here are some of the most basic design laws for aesthetic image design. These rules are also used to analyze and describe images (image analysis). Figure-ground differentiation (figure-ground relationship) The depicted image should…
I’m a nerdy artist. Drawing led me to my first website, and from there to a lot of expertise and my career.
I love drawing little comic characters or stuff with comic-style eyes—and mermaids! ^^
My favorites are Touch Markers, but I’m trying out all kinds of materials and subjects—thanks in part to the blog.
I’m always open to questions and would love to hear your feedback!
Best, Steffi
