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Feb 04

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Fernand Léger (painter): The French painter, born in 1881, was a key figure in Cubism. He developed a personal style he called "Tubism," which used cylindrical forms and bold, primary colors to depict modern, industrial life.

Todays Challenge: Draw a person or an object and break it down into a series of cylindrical, tubular forms, using a bold color palette.

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Medition H
Pen and Ink and an Expansive Eye

The urban and rural landscapes of Germany find a meticulous and rhythmic translation in the sketchbook archives of meditionh.

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…sketchbooks offers a rare glimpse into the process of a creator seeking an authentic encounter with their environment.

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Week #06 | Sketch of the Week is by SPARKSFAN

This week focuses on the "Architecture of the Face." This colored pencil portrait presents a stylized figure with dramatic makeup and accessories, framed against a solid red backdrop. The subject’s bald head and pale skin contrast sharply with vivid blue eyeshadow, elongated lashes, and red lips. A peacock feather, held near the cheek, introduces iridescent texture and organic curvature. Jewelry and a deep purple garment add richness and detail. The linework is precise, with smooth gradients and crisp edges. Overall, the composition is bold and theatrical, balancing symmetry with expressive flourish to create a visually arresting image.

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Metallic Markers on Dark Paper | Creating Metallic Art
Metallic markers on dark paper create a kind of quiet radiance that feels almost ceremonial—lines that glow, shapes that shimmer, and pages that seem to hold their own internal light. When… Read more: Metallic Markers on Dark Paper | Creating Metallic Art
Call for Submissions · Travel Sketchers Wanted
Share Your Travel Sketches With a Global Creative Audience artistEarth.com was created for artists who move through the world with a sketchbook—those who draw in airports, observe from train windows, pause… Read more: Call for Submissions · Travel Sketchers Wanted
Sketch Ideas for Beginners | Get A Creative Jump Start
An Invitation Into the First Pages of a Sketchbook Beginning a sketchbook is often the most thrilling moment in an artist’s journey. The first marks, the early experiments, the tentative lines—each… Read more: Sketch Ideas for Beginners | Get A Creative Jump Start
Why Plein Air Sketching Improves Your Art | Benefits, Tools, and Techniques
The Power of Drawing Outdoors Plein air sketching—drawing directly from life in the open air—is one of the most transformative practices an artist can adopt. Whether you’re a beginner learning to… Read more: Why Plein Air Sketching Improves Your Art | Benefits, Tools, and Techniques

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