Seven Eternal Truths and The Sons of Liberty
Sometimes without warning, a dream job appears, something you’ve always wanted to do. An...
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Studio Safety, Part 1 : Ventilation
In this article we are going to cover proper studio ventilation for the artist, with a focus on...
Photographing Artwork in Museums
by Howard Lyon detail from The Oreads by William Bouguereau I just returned from France....
Inking Wolverine
For the past weeks, I’ve been trying to find the time and the excuse to try this Kuretake...
The Idea Map
The prevailing wisdom is that a painting starts with a sketch. My own methods are a little less...
Feeling Gray Today
-By Howard Lyon Color is a fascinating and challenging part of painting. It can be defined...
How to Improve your Cat and Dog Drawings With One Tip
Whether it’s portrait of a pet or the furry best friend of a fictional hero, most illustrators will be asked to draw a dog or cat along the way. In this article, I’ll focus on the often overlooked skull and head differences that can dramatically improve your drawings and basic animal anatomy. This key insight will help improve your dog and cat anatomy with one look.
If you’ve read my articles, you will know The…
Color Roughs
Color roughs are something I put a lot of value in. Colors set the mood. They tell a story as much...
How to Make Your Own Wet Painting Carrier
Over the years, I’ve had to carry a LOT of wet paintings around. Lots of times I do demos at...
My 2 Favorite Studio Tips!
Heres a quick one: Two studio tips that can save you a lot of time, effort and money. First: If...
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