Whimsical faces

2015 Topic 19: Faces Hi everyone, Leandra here and today I am very excited to share with you information on the topic of 'faces'.....OMG DON'T groan....just bear with me! Yes, I know what you are thinking, along with 99% of the rest of the population, drawing is one of those things too many of us think we can't do - usually because we've been told by someone who supposedly 'knows' eg former art teacher, or perhaps you have already decided yourself that you are totally rubbish at it. Well poo…

DIY! Learn how to draw and illustrate this whimsical girl with simple watercolor painting techniques from mixed media artist, teacher, and author, Karen Campbell! This free drawing tutorial is easy enough for beginners, and part of Karen’s 100 Fun Fab Faces Drawing Challenge! #karencampbellartist #awesomeartschool #mixedmediaart #100funfabfaces #drawingchallenge #drawingprompt #watercolorillustration #drawingtutorial #watercolortutorial

Discover a wealth of information and instruction for creating mixed-media faces in this special issue magazine!

Most of us are okay with doodling simple flowers and shapes, but the idea of drawing faces can be a little intimidating. It doesn't have to be. With a little practice, you can be doodling faces, realistic or stylized, in no time. You can draw on anything, from the ubiquitous paper napkin, to computer paper, to sketch pads, to vintage book pages. The face above was drawn on an old atlas page. One of my favorite drawing surfaces is a page from a vintage book. You can prep your pages with paint…

2015 Topic 19: Faces Hi everyone, Leandra here and today I am very excited to share with you information on the topic of 'faces'.....OMG DON'T groan....just bear with me! Yes, I know what you are thinking, along with 99% of the rest of the population, drawing is one of those things too many of us think we can't do - usually because we've been told by someone who supposedly 'knows' eg former art teacher, or perhaps you have already decided yourself that you are totally rubbish at it. Well poo…

Be inspired by this marvelous mixed media lesson, now available in the Mixed Media Society! Draw, cut, paint and stamp your way to goodness!!

I am teaching two portrait classes this month called "Whimsical Portraits" and the first one was this past Saturday! I wanted the class to be super small so I could work out the kinks (If any). The class was supposed to be 5 hours, but we ended up staying for about 6 1/2 and still really didn't finish. So, I am going to have change a few things for the next one coming up on June 28. That class is going to have 7 students. I really enjoy teaching how I draw and paint portraits!! These…

Learn how to draw whimsical faces by looking at a reference photo & letting your imagination run free! See examples & read tips on drawing whimsical faces.

Karen Campbell is a mixed media YouTube artist, teacher, author and owner of Awesome Art School. She takes pride in teaching adults how to draw, paint, and feel like a kid again through fabulous drawing tutorials, mixed media online art lessons, and art j

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