# \#drawing **URL:** https://www.smartermarx.com/tag/drawing/6.md [Latest](https://www.smartermarx.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.smartermarx.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.smartermarx.com/tags.md) --- ## [Drawing-Practice-Basic Bargue Plate Walkthrough](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-practice-basic-bargue-plate-walkthrough/440)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-practice-basic-bargue-plate-walkthrough/440 "2025-06-30T13:56:34Z")
The following walk-through is adapted from the Da Vinci Initiative Lesson Plan, ”Bargue Plate”, written by Mandy Hallenius (www.mandyhallenius.com). This same walkthrough can also be found in the Visual Language III pro… --- ## [Before and after LOD/LOP](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/before-and-after-lod-lop/2055)
**Author:** [@mokxmatic](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/mokxmatic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/before-and-after-lod-lop/2055 "2025-06-28T18:51:07Z")
I am currently doing the LOD and would very much like if some of you would post images of your work pre and post you completed the LOD and LOP. It’s not meant as a quality control or “how good you will become after doin… --- ## [A Recent Critique of the Sight-Size Method By Seymon Bilmes](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-recent-critique-of-the-sight-size-method-by-seymon-bilmes/1984)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-recent-critique-of-the-sight-size-method-by-seymon-bilmes/1984 "2025-02-06T12:47:30Z")
(Illustration from “Charles Bargue. Drawing Course” by Gerald Ackerman, and Graydon Parrish) This morning, I came across an interesting article, "The Sight-Size Method, a Critical Overview," by Semyon Bilmes. Mr. Bl… --- ## [Crispening, Bartleson-Breneman, and Backgrounds](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/crispening-bartleson-breneman-and-backgrounds/343)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 1:46pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/crispening-bartleson-breneman-and-backgrounds/343 "2017-04-17T13:46:12Z")
Often I have seen students work very diligently on a “tonal” subject—only to have an arbitrarily added background or surround adversely affects the vast majority of value relationships throughout. Well—before you throw a… --- ## [What are some recommended lighting options for engaging in activities like puzzles or LEGO with children?](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/what-are-some-recommended-lighting-options-for-engaging-in-activities-like-puzzles-or-lego-with-children/1879)
**Author:** [@CynthiaZhang](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/CynthiaZhang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 6:24am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/what-are-some-recommended-lighting-options-for-engaging-in-activities-like-puzzles-or-lego-with-children/1879 "2024-03-26T06:24:22Z")
I am planning to do some craft works under the light too. --- ## [Patricks warmup @ studies](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/patricks-warmup-studies/1066)
**Author:** [@patrick](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/patrick)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/patricks-warmup-studies/1066 "2023-04-03T22:01:42Z")
--- ## [Drawing-Charcoal-Portrait-“Edward Ewald” 14x18](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-charcoal-portrait-edward-ewald-14x18/1680)
**Author:** [@bedwardewald](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/bedwardewald)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-charcoal-portrait-edward-ewald-14x18/1680 "2022-12-20T22:26:38Z")
This was my recent gauntlet for Anthony. On to oil painting now. :+1:t2: --- ## [Drawing-Charcoal-Still Life-“41” 12x12](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-charcoal-still-life-41-12x12/1677)
**Author:** [@bedwardewald](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/bedwardewald)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-charcoal-still-life-41-12x12/1677 "2022-12-20T22:09:06Z")
This one showed and sold in London as part of the Derwent Art Award exhibition earlier this year. :+1:t2: --- ## [Portrait Perspective and Shading](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/portrait-perspective-and-shading/1676)
**Author:** [@KatherineC](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/KatherineC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 11:03pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/portrait-perspective-and-shading/1676 "2022-12-15T23:03:55Z")
Hi, Mr. Waichulis. I’m starting on a portrait that I’ve worked endlessly on at other times. The angle of the head is a very difficult one to capture, especially the left eye and the angle of the face by the mouth. I w… --- ## [December 2022 Art Study Prompt Challenges](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/december-2022-art-study-prompt-challenges/1651)
**Author:** [@VictoriaSteel](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/VictoriaSteel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 10:29pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/december-2022-art-study-prompt-challenges/1651 "2022-11-29T22:29:47Z")
Hey Everyone, December 2022 is approaching. How do you feel about challenging yourself with some random art study prompts? With the help of student, Kristin Middletown, I have decided to host a series of Art Study Pr… --- ## [Drawing-Graphite-Shading Advice](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-graphite-shading-advice/1596)
**Author:** [@KatherineC](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/KatherineC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 12:08pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-graphite-shading-advice/1596 "2022-10-12T12:08:56Z")
Hello, everyone. I’m seeking some advice on my shading and the tones I am currently applying in my drawing. I’m working from a black and white publicity photo that offers quite a bit of detail on both sides of his face… --- ## [Sphere from Life & building confidence that your drawing will be okay](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/sphere-from-life-building-confidence-that-your-drawing-will-be-okay/1532)
**Author:** [@bedwardewald](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/bedwardewald)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 5:23am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/sphere-from-life-building-confidence-that-your-drawing-will-be-okay/1532 "2022-06-18T05:23:37Z")
I’m finishing up charcoal studies with Anthony and found this early shot of my pretty rough lay-in for the Sphere from Life exercise. Nothing fundamentally wrong with it, but it doesn’t look great, either. I remember t… --- ## [Drawing-Pastel-Still Life-'Happy Hour', pastel, 8x8,5"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-pastel-still-life-happy-hour-pastel-8x8-5/1352)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 11:50am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-pastel-still-life-happy-hour-pastel-8x8-5/1352 "2021-10-10T11:50:20Z")
Hi everyone, new one. I have used Carbothello, Derwent, Pitt, Van Gogh, Gioconda pastel pencils and Blockx handmade pastel sticks on Pastelmat. Have a wonderful weekend! --- ## [Drawing-Pastel-Still Life-"Fun and Games" 8x9.5](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-pastel-still-life-fun-and-games-8x9-5/1349)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 11:49am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-pastel-still-life-fun-and-games-8x9-5/1349 "2021-10-10T11:49:28Z")
Hi everyone, here’s another small one. Last night my mom had fever, 100,4. I was so worried and stressed (COVID scares the heck out of me), that I couldn’t sleep so I finished this pastel. I was drawing all night till th… --- ## [Drawing-Pastel-Still Life-"All Above Board" 8.5x8.5](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-pastel-still-life-all-above-board-8-5x8-5/1339)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 11:48am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-pastel-still-life-all-above-board-8-5x8-5/1339 "2021-10-10T11:48:46Z")
Hi everyone, here’s a tiny still life. It took ages to start painting again. It feels like I have forgotten how. I needed this time off to mourne my dad’s passing away. Never thought it would be so difficult to recover f… --- ## [Scissor Frog](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/scissor-frog/1313)
**Author:** [@alexandra1583942](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/alexandra1583942)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/scissor-frog/1313 "2021-06-04T21:22:13Z")
I feel like the scissor legs are off in terms of perspective but I can’t figure out how… --- ## [More Drawings](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/more-drawings/1314)
**Author:** [@alexandra1583942](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/alexandra1583942)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 7:33pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/more-drawings/1314 "2021-05-27T19:33:15Z")
--- ## [Drawing-Practice-Bargue copies](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-practice-bargue-copies/1259)
**Author:** [@SiBreen](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/SiBreen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 6:26pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-practice-bargue-copies/1259 "2021-05-02T18:26:04Z")
I thought I’d start up a new thread where people can post their Bargue Drawing Course efforts (and keep the Basic Bargue Plate Walkthrough thread clutter-free). Please feel free to post…!! --- ## [DRAWING:VIDEO: Drawing Paper Surface Burnish Fix](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-drawing-paper-surface-burnish-fix/1296)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 7:35am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-drawing-paper-surface-burnish-fix/1296 "2021-04-03T07:35:42Z")
Below is a method to establish a usable tooth to a drawing surface that will no longer accept material due to the diminishment, or “burnishing,” of the paper’s tooth. Paper used: Canson Mi-Teintes Drawing Paper (98lb pre… --- ## [Exercice to judge the distance between two point. Why it's so hard?](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/exercice-to-judge-the-distance-between-two-point-why-its-so-hard/1234)
**Author:** [@sow](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/sow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 6:28pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/exercice-to-judge-the-distance-between-two-point-why-its-so-hard/1234 "2021-01-01T18:28:49Z")
Hi there, as i had troubles with shape réplication, i decided to practice something simpler in appareance but who gave me hell as well. My goal is to put two point or marks on a piece of cardboard, i then try to draw to… --- ## [Chapter heading Illustrations for YA novel I've written](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/chapter-heading-illustrations-for-ya-novel-ive-written/1230)
**Author:** [@alexandra1583942](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/alexandra1583942)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/chapter-heading-illustrations-for-ya-novel-ive-written/1230 "2020-12-18T23:27:02Z")
Is there any kind of tape to frame the drawing that doesn’t rip off parts of the paper when you’ve finished? --- ## [Introducing my new Youtube realist drawing and painting tutorials channel!](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/introducing-my-new-youtube-realist-drawing-and-painting-tutorials-channel/1186)
**Author:** [@tommulliner](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/tommulliner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/introducing-my-new-youtube-realist-drawing-and-painting-tutorials-channel/1186 "2020-10-05T20:32:53Z")
Have a look at my Youtube Realist art tutorials channel here: Tom Mulliner - Realist Art Tutorials Including my latest video on a quick adaptation of the sight-size method here: X-Y sight-size method of drawing tutorial … --- ## [Mixed Media, oil painting onto paper drawing](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/mixed-media-oil-painting-onto-paper-drawing/1121)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Ramsier](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/Jacob_Ramsier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/mixed-media-oil-painting-onto-paper-drawing/1121 "2020-05-14T05:54:09Z")
I’ve been experimenting with some mixed media sketches. The below example is on watercolor paper toned with graphite powder. I’m wondering if it might be possible to fix the graphite drawing securely enough that I could … --- ## [Videos of Charcoal Exercises - Sphere & Cylinder](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/videos-of-charcoal-exercises-sphere-cylinder/1114)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Moore](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/Kevin_Moore)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/videos-of-charcoal-exercises-sphere-cylinder/1114 "2020-04-29T21:33:57Z")
Here are full length charcoal sphere, cylinder, cone and cube demonstrations. I left the videos very long to show the entire process so feel free to skip around. … --- ## [VIDEO:LOD Sphere Build Part I](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/video-lod-sphere-build-part-i/1112)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/video-lod-sphere-build-part-i/1112 "2020-04-28T21:09:08Z")
In a recent post regarding the myth of multitasking, I mentioned our academy’s form repetition exercises. For those that may not be familiar with them—here is a glimpse at our curriculum’s first form repetition: The Sphe… --- ## [Kevin Moore Drawing For Beginners Video Series](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/kevin-moore-drawing-for-beginners-video-series/1105)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Moore](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/Kevin_Moore)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/kevin-moore-drawing-for-beginners-video-series/1105 "2020-04-21T01:54:14Z")
Here is part 1-3 of a short YouTube drawing series I am creating. If you know someone looking for activities to do during the quarantine/lockdown or looking to get into drawing please feel free to share! I only used an o… --- ## [Creativity in Mimesis](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/creativity-in-mimesis/1040)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/creativity-in-mimesis/1040 "2020-01-30T23:06:07Z")
Many people are quick to pit mimetic tasks against creativity where early artistic training is concerned. However I would argue that creativity plays a significant role in even the most strict, convention building mimeti… --- ## [Portrait Notan Exercises](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/portrait-notan-exercises/437)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/portrait-notan-exercises/437 "2019-12-30T15:07:31Z")
To this day, the portrait remains one of the most complex subjects for a representational artist to tackle. While many methods exist for artists to simplify this challenging subject matter, one of the most effective is t… --- ## [October sketches](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/october-sketches/984)
**Author:** [@bedwardewald](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/bedwardewald)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 7:16pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/october-sketches/984 "2019-11-01T19:16:12Z")
--- ## [Misc sketches, August pt 4](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/misc-sketches-august-pt-4/946)
**Author:** [@bedwardewald](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/bedwardewald)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/misc-sketches-august-pt-4/946 "2019-08-27T22:16:28Z")
Note: the one in color and the one of the girl with the illegible handwriting to the right were done after taken an Ambien before bed. Ambien is a helluva drug! [Next page](https://www.smartermarx.com/tag/drawing/6.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=drawing)