So I had this idea, because I love dogs and I love collections of things, to do a poster with 30 of my art card dogs, which I’ve been enjoying very much lately! I’m also planning to add…

Still life sketch of oranges. My entire pen and ink process, starting from freehand pencil sketch and moving on to developing values and textures using alternative shading techniques. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for weekly videos on art tips, drawing and painting tutorials, and encouragement for aspiring artists. #penandinksketches #penandinktechniques #penandinkvideos #howtodrawwithpen #inkstilllifedrawing

Add some fun and color to contour line drawings in this fun non threatening art lesson. Students learn the importance of practicing contour line in a PowerPoint and video demonstration. They create several drawings from the included images then transform them into a composition that uses patterned borders and watercolor washes to add personality and interest.

This PowerPoint, video demonstration, and worksheet is a thorough explanation and presentation of how to use contour line. It can be used to introduce contour line drawing to students. It stresses the importance of looking at the object more than the paper and explains how doing these exercises strengthens observational drawing skills.

This high school drawing lesson contains 33 reference photos to draw from and a video demonstration showing how to add watercolor and pattern to contour line to give them dimension and personality. Students learn to loosen up and use creative thinking to add whimsical pattern and flowing layers of color to their work.

My students brains are SHOT from testing the last two weeks, a messed up routine, and the long stretch to spring break. It is time for a brain break from observational drawing! When we return next week we are going to learn how font can be expressive an

6 Pen and Ink Shading Techniques- Blog post + Video tutorial- Preparing for #inktober! #penandinkdrawing #inkshadingtechniques #howtoshadewithink #shadingtechniqueshatching #inktober2019 #bestartblogs

How to draw a realistic tree using a structured approach. This drawing technique can applied to any tree.

How to draw a realistic tree using a structured approach. This drawing technique can applied to any tree.

Bryan Schiavone is a pen and ink art artist. She also provides an active service as an instructor. She regularly shares her ink drawing on Instagram.

Take in all these ink pointers into consideration in your next sketch. Plus pen and ink techniques for beginners on usage, storage and more.

In this post I describe how to draw tree foliage in detail with step by step illustrations. Download free template to practice.

All of my PowerPoint demonstrations and ART video presentations can be uploaded to Google Classroom so students can view how to create the project, access reference photos and worksheets from any device. Videos are large files that won't always upload to Classroom, so I have included links. This reference sheet explains how to upload my art lessons and projects so students can access everything from anywhere. This is great for multi level classes and catching up students who are absent.

This is a great high school art lesson using the elements and principals of art to create a DIY sketchbook that expresses mood and feeling using texture, color and pattern. This book can be used for drawing, visual journaling, sketching, or as a bullet journal. See how to create this with the resources included.

This art lesson is perfect for the first day of school or as a sketchbook or visual journal assignment. It teachers students how to be visually expressive using text, images and patterns. It explains the difference between drawing and doodling and describes the benefits of each. This activity is perfect for high school or middle school and can be used in any class. #firstdayofschool #doodle #sketch #journal

Beautiful mandalas made with watercolor and colored markers. #artlessons #drawing #radialsymmetry #artteacher #howtodrawmandala #watercolor #zenart #highschoolart #relaxingart #artteacherlife #artpowerpoint