In 1996, while traveling through northern Spain, I had the rare chance to visit the Cave of Altamira, famously called the “Sistine Chapel” of Paleolithic art.
When spring finally begins to wake from a winter’s sleep, it really sparks my creativity. It’s also a time of experimentation and I like to push myself to the limits.
Figure drawing class, properly run, should feel welcoming and inclusive, warm, safe, and subdued: a sanctuary of peace, quiet, and unpressured concentration.
On April 30, Martin Gros celebrated his 100th birthday. Martin started Nitram Charcoal almost 50 years ago. Daniel Gros and his sister Marisol help...
In 1996, while traveling through northern Spain, I had the rare chance to visit the Cave of Altamira, famously called the “Sistine Chapel” of Paleolithic art.
MEDIUM Charcoal on paper Rachel is a first year student at the The Florence Academy of Art. VIEW MORE
Rachel is a first year student at the The Florence Academy of Art.
A number of years ago, our neighbour's daughter brought home two cats that had been abandoned. They were a sorry pair, tired, wet and hungry. Who c...
Drawing can be done most anywhere, but a smooth surface and comfort are important factors. There’s nothing worse than getting a stiff neck or a sor...
Art-Center Team Kft., Joan Piera Belles Arts, Arch Supplies, Piplatchka & ARTspot Edmonds
Gary Faigin is a well-known American portrait artist and author, co-founder and Artistic Director of the Gage Academy of Art, Seattle.
The incredible fluidity of charcoal lends itself beautifully to the high degree of subtlety obligatory to a faithful portrait.
When spring finally begins to wake from a winter’s sleep, it really sparks my creativity.
Nitram is the preferred charcoal for one reason - quality. See our quality control testing in action.
Figure drawing class, properly run, should feel welcoming and inclusive, warm, safe, and subdued: a sanctuary of peace, quiet, and unpressured concentration.
