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The What and the Where

  I’ve been writing about ideas from “Powerful Watercolor Landscapes,” a terrific book for artists of all media, written by … More

Composition, drawing

Developing the Drawing

Last week I started with a  basic tone of lines over the preliminary drawing .  This design becomes the foundation to build … More

Composition, Depth, drawing, Values

Beginning the Drawing

After the very small thumbnail sketches to plan how I will compose a scene, it’s time to begin the actual … More

Composition, drawing, Values

Planning a Drawing

Over the next few weeks I’m going to work through my process for planning, drawing, watercoloring and finishing a piece. … More

Composition, drawing

Improving Composition

Last week I posted a very simple drawing with some major composition flaws.  There are any number of ways to … More

Composition

What’s Wrong With This Picture?

It’s time to have some fun with composition.  I did a very simple drawing where I tried to make mistakes … More

Composition, Mistakes

Upside Down and Backward

One of the best ways to assess a drawing is to step back from it for a bit and analyze … More

Composition

Going off on a Tangent

I don’t know about you, but when I first started drawing, I would get so excited about a subject that I … More

Composition

Seeing the Masses

Imagine yourself walking down a forested path, coming around a corner and thinking, “What a nice view, I’d love to draw it.” … More

Composition, Values

Drawing with S O U L

Most people would agree that soul is an important ingredient in art.  Art derives from passion and emotion.  I’d like to suggest a … More

Composition

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Hi, I’m Paula Ensign

Drawing has always been my favorite thing to do. Not only do I love to draw, but I passionately believe that everyone can learn to draw. It's not a magical gift to a select few. There are basic skills that can be applied in the same way one learns to play the piano or to drive a car.  Follow instructions, practice, and drawings are guaranteed to result. Best of all, drawing is rewarding no matter where you are in your artistic journey.

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