Friday, September 6, 2013

Exciting Fall Art Event


NORTH YORK VISUAL ARTISTS ANNOUNCES 2013 FALL ART TOUR and SALE


AT TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN (by Edwards Gardens) and HOME STUDIOS
The North York Visual Artists Studio Tour has a rich history among NYVA artists and the community. This year the tour will be again at the Toronto Botanical Gardens. It is hoped that this year's combination of group venue and home studios will continue to increase attendance and preserve the historical roots of the NYVA studio tour.

Date of Tour: Saturday, Sept. 28 & Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013
Time of Tour: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 







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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Digging Drawing

How often are we told as artists, that drawing is the foundation of all painting whether realist or abstract styles? I actually endorse that point of view, but that is sometimes difficult to tell from my efforts. In order to improve my drawing skills, being basically a self-taught artist, I have turned to a variety of resources - too many to count and all very boring, not to mention intimidating.

Recently, however, I have discovered  a very helpful book titled -"You Can Draw in 30 Days - The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or less". I think you can see the appeal! If only I kept up the schedule. It is very helpful and in a fun and relaxing way moves from simple circles and shading and ends with the "hand" which as we know is a challenge. For your amusement and encouragement, behold two samples from my sketchbook of my recent struggles with basic lessons:







More to learn and also an opportunity to try out two well-recommended websites below  to help develop and improve drawing skills:


www.sketchup.google.com/
www.drawspace.com/

I have looked into both, and after my "30 days" may move on to the net. Happy drawing!

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