Indian artists, for instance, generally used two kinds of yellow. The first, and oldest, was orpiment, made from a mineral of ...

The main room at Graphite Arts Center was quiet as a library Tuesday evening as 40 people watched Urban Sketchers founder ...

Enter a quiet, emotional world with My Own Secret, a wet pencil drawing on canvas that blends softness, texture, and moody realism. This video shows how the wet pencil technique transforms ordinary ...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday showcased a range of AI-generated portrait styles created using the company’s new GPT Image 1.5 model. The feature has now rolled out more widely and is being ...

Taylor Leback placed third in her first Minnesota Pheasant Stamp Contest with her graphite pencil entry, ‘Convergence of the Curious.’ Taylor Leback of Thief River Falls holds the artwork she entered ...

Sketching is an expressive activity that enables people to manifest their emotions and artistic imagination. It is a talent that can be honed through practice, however, employing the right instruments ...

Unleash your inner artist without breaking the bank! Discover how to create stunning art using everyday household items like cardboard boxes and old newspapers. The guide encourages experimentation ...

The history of pencils dates back to the discovery of graphite in the 16th century. In 1564, a large deposit of graphite was found in Borrowdale, England, where people initially used it to mark sheep ...

Drawing groups help build community and explore new places, like at a recent Urban Sketchers KC event at Family Tree Nursery. Drawing is an an easy hobby that you can take with you anywhere in the ...