Drawing is a special individual skill that you will develop as you move forward in your hobby and your endeavors. At the same time some techniques can help you in assessing the way your drawing abilities develop. So while you will develop your own individual style and techniques, here are some that are commonly used by artists to create their drawings. Stipling is the process in which you use do...

There are various kinds of paper that you can use for sketching and drawing. The sketch papers that are not meant to be permanent are made from wood pulp. The paper is thin and cheap and is generally bound together in the form of sketch books. For those of you who want sketch paper that lasts, acid free sketch paper is the best choice. This paper is also thin but it does ensure that your sketche...

Making a card on your own is an extremely personal gift. It is also an item that is likely to be treasured for years to come. The great thing about giving such a gift is that it is not even expensive and you can create one easily by using your regular hobby supplies. To make a card that you have created yourself you will need a rectangular water color paper. Water color paper gives you a nice su...