Archive - Artist's Cheat Sheet

Have You Been to Savannah, Georgia?

Give us your best travel and sketch tips for this arts-centric destination town.

Feb 20 •

Drawing a 1969 Ford F250 Camper in Ink

Drawing America hosts an informal and informative online session with Denver-based sketch artist Paul Heaston.

Feb 16 •

Life as a “Gifted” Artist

I go to work empty-handed, and come away with gifts.

Feb 13 •

Aaron Blaise Honored at Annie Awards for Artistic Excellence

For outstanding contributions in the field of animation arts and arts education, Aaron Blaise receives the Winsor McCay Award at the 2025 Annies…

Feb 9 •

5:48

Fixing a Weak Painting

A rushed, cold weather landscape is finished in the warmth of the studio.

Feb 7 •

Outdoor Winter Watercolor Painting

Notes from my all-day painting workshop in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania

Feb 2 •

January 2025

Wicked Witch Drawing Timelapse

The drawing prompt “poppies” inspires me to sketch from the classic film.

Jan 30 •

Hundred-Year-Old Mystery Film Unearthed

Motion picture film unearthed from the woods near our house contains images of unknown individuals, a mill, and public spaces.

Jan 27 •

Landscape Series: The Masterpiece

Thumbnailing is an essential tool for analyzing master paintings and for dreaming up paintings that don’t yet exist.

Jan 24 •

Landscape Series: Christina’s World by Andrew Wyeth

The first in a series about light and color in landscape painting.

Jan 24 •

Daily Drawing With Aaron Blaise

A new video series from Aaron Blaise offers quick, fun prompts to develop a daily drawing habit and loosen up your drawing skills.

Jan 22 •

Happy One Year Anniversary!

Time to celebrate! Artist’s Cheat Sheet turns one year old, and I am offering the biggest discount I’ve ever offered.

Jan 21 •

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