Archive (2010-2015) – Page 3

A selection of your favourite blogs from Derwent over the last years.

Derwent introduces Pete Levey from London Art College

My name’s Pete Levey and I’m currently studying an illustration diploma course with the London Art College. I’m a big[…]

For a portrait artist, achieving a likeness to a reference (either through a primary i.e. life model or secondary source[…]

I began in the early days using oils for portraits and animals commissions, as I felt that I could almost[…]

I must admit, I try and work ahead of the seasons because I exhibit my work and make cards from[…]

Maintaining an angle and a viewpoint is important. Wherever you stand, sit or crouch, your viewpoint is continually changing as[…]

I’ve never really used more than a few pencils, using HB, H, and 2B when drawing and, in recent years[…]

This guide demonstrates the versatility of the eraser. As well as being able to remove mistakes, it can also be[…]

It’s safe to say that no two faces are the same. Whether walking the streets of Rome, shopping or in[…]

The Little Ballerina by Zoe James Williams I love attending ballet rehearsals to draw the dancers in their various[…]

New Year is a time for fresh starts. New beginnings and the opportunity to try something new, no matter what[…]