Portraiture

Andrew Wyeth: Human Nature

”Human Nature” is on display at Brandywine Museum of Art until June 15, 2025.

May 27 •

Sir Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan

I improve a portrait painting from last year—and muse on the importance of artists having a “growth mindset.”

May 4 •

Get some friends together and take turns being artist and model in this fast-paced challenge!

Apr 4 •

Bringing together the right ingredients to make a convincing self portrait.

Apr 1 •

Sketches of People

Aim for variety and fill a page with people of different ages, sizes, and moods.

Mar 30 •

Sketching a Famous Big Band Musician

A quick sketch of Glenn Miller using the Loomis head method.

Mar 8 •

Portrait Series: Mouths

Tips for understanding the structure of mouths and for drawing them.

Jan 10 •

Portrait Series: Ears

Tips for understanding ear structure and for drawing ears.

Dec 7, 2024 •

Sculpting the Character “Nigel”

Thanks to Erica for pointing out to me this intuitive and affordable tool for character sculpting.

Dec 3, 2024 •

Portrait Series: John Singer Sargent Copy

The portrait series continues with tips for making an accurate copy of a master portrait artist.

Nov 22, 2024 •

Portraits in Buttercream

The rules of painting and drawing apply to a wide range of mediums, including desserts! Here are notes from my latest lesson, given to a group of cake…

Nov 20, 2024 •

Portrait Series: Noses

Tips for understanding the structure of noses and for drawing them.

Nov 2, 2024 •

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