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The Idea Map

Wylie Beckert

The prevailing wisdom is that a painting starts with a sketch. My own methods are a little less direct; usually the beginning of one of my paintings looks something like this: I've found this sort of written concept exploration is damn near essential to making a good painting - first and foremost because it helps me avoid making the kind of rote images ("girl standing badassedly with sword; flames optional") with which the fantasy art…

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How to Improve your Cat and Dog Drawings With One Tip

Kirbi Fagan

July 15, 2025 - Mastering the subtle differences in cat's and dog's head structure is a small shift that makes a big impacts on your drawings and paintings. With this tip in mind, you'll start to see your animal drawings gain more accuracy and personality

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