OK… I just got this new bulb cause I was curious. When I received the package, I didn’t think it was the bulb because the box was so big. This thing is a monster. I think it’s amazing that it only uses 105 Watts, but glows like a 400 Watt Incandescent [...]
By Stan Prokopenko
In this tutorial I will go over the parts of the ear and suggest an easy way to remember all these complex shapes. At the end, I will show a step by step of an ear drawing [...]
By Stan Prokopenko
I will cover the basic forms of the mouth, some anatomical information, and the key information about the minor planes. At the end, I will show a step by step drawing of the lips [...]
By Stan Prokopenko
I’m teaching 2 art classes next semester at the Watts Atelier. Portrait Drawing from Photos and Figure Drawing Essentials. Here’s a quick summary of each class [...]
By Stan Prokopenko
Lighting your studio properly is crucial for seeing colors accurately. When choosing a light bulb for your painting studio, consider the color, brightness, CRI rating, and type of bulb before buying [...]
By Stan Prokopenko
In this tutorial I will go over the structure of the nose and detailed information about the bridge, ball, and nostrils of the nose. At the end, I show a step by step of a nose drawing [...]
By Stan Prokopenko
I will go over the structure of the eye and detailed information on drawing the brow ridge, eyeball, eyelids, eyelashes, iris, cornea, and pupil [...]
By Stan Prokopenko
In this post I simplify the head into its basic forms and show how to construct the forms from any angle [...]
By Stan Prokopenko
I went Plein Air painting last Sunday with a few friends. Unfortunately, my painting turned out to be a ’scrubber’, but I managed to get some good photos. This little guy joined us for a snack. Enjoy…
By Stan Prokopenko
Many people begin attending art school with unrealistic expectations. The common misunderstanding is that after a couple of classes you will become a good artist. The reality is that it takes much longer than that [...]
