Category Archives: Demonstrations

Gouache: Christmas Puppy (demonstration)

Posted on November 16, 2022 by artdragon86

A friend who works in an art supply shop in Italy recently got a new German Shepherd puppy. As this this friend often sends me gifts of art supplies, I like to paint her a personalised Christmas card each year, … Continue reading →

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Acrylics: Water Lily Reflection (demonstration)

Posted on July 13, 2022 by artdragon86

When a friend let me know the local libraries were running a mini art competition, I decided to sign up and have a go. I was given a square canvas which posed a challenge for me as I usually paint … Continue reading →

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Oil Pastels: Purple Irises (demonstration)

Posted on September 15, 2021 by artdragon86

While re-organising my art supply cabinet the other day, I found a box of Sakura Cray-Pas Specialist oil pastels that my parents had brought back from me on a trip to America many years ago and was still in its … Continue reading →

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Watercolours: Scarlet Silk Rose (demonstration)

Posted on August 28, 2021 by artdragon86

It’s been a long time since the last time I attempted to paint a rose (and that one was a disaster), so when one of my Facebook friends posted a photo of a scarlet silk rose, I decided to give … Continue reading →

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Coloured Pencils: Collie Dog (demonstration)

Posted on June 11, 2021 by artdragon86

My friend’s dog, Maggie, recently celebrated her first birthday. One of the photos her human took was a nice shot of her sitting up and looking at the camera, and I thought it would make a nice portrait sketch, and … Continue reading →

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Watercolours: Purple Petunias (demonstration)

Posted on June 9, 2021 by artdragon86

When I received some purple Schmincke watercolour half pans as a gift from a friend in Italy, I decided it would be fun to use them in a floral painting where I’d have an excuse to use lots of different … Continue reading →

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Coloured Pencils: Toucan (demonstration)

Posted on August 6, 2020 by artdragon86

Time for another coloured pencil demonstration! This one is based on a photo of a toucan by Cindy Fry in the Photos For Artists Facebook group. I thought this beautiful brightly coloured bird would make a nice model for a … Continue reading →

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Coloured Pencils: Vase of Flowers (demonstration)

Posted on July 23, 2020 by artdragon86

Time for another coloured pencil drawing demonstration. This is based on a photo by Sei Nakutagawa from the Facebook Photos For Artists group. I used the new set of Holbein Artists’ coloured pencils I’d just bought as I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Coloured Pencils: Violin (demonstration)

Posted on February 24, 2020 by artdragon86

I drew this violin for my review of the Derwent Lightfast pencils, and figured it would make a good demonstration. As always, you don’t need to use the exact pencils I’ve used; just find the closest colours in your own … Continue reading →

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Watercolours: Hummingbird (demonstration)

Posted on June 21, 2019 by artdragon86

Any time I get new art supplies, I’m always looking for an excuse to use them in a painting. After I bought a limited edition Pearl Metallic box of Schmincke watercolours, I wanted to paint something sparkly but couldn’t think … Continue reading →

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