4 Must-Read Atelier Art Books for Newbies
New to atelier training? Here are 4 great atelier books to help you get started. Please note this post contains affiliate links. You can read…
How to Draw & Paint
BEST DRAWING PENCILS FOR THE CLASSROOM
This guide reviews the pros and cons of 3 different pencil styles as seen through the lens of classroom use. Before we begin, you should…
Deftness of Touch when Drawing
Sensitivity of touch is a necessary skill for learning how to draw at the highest levels. Learning How to Draw When I started learning how…
How to Clean Oil Painting Brushes
How exactly should you clean your oil painting brushes once you finish working for the day? It depends on who you ask. Please note that…
BEST DRAWING BOARDS FOR THE ART CLASSROOM
Drawing boards are an essential tool for helping students level up their drawing skillset. But they also pose unique classroom management challenges. So, which drawing…
WHY DRAWING BOARDS ARE AWESOME FOR TEACHING ART
Drawing boards provide a huge advantage for students who wish to work realistically. They reduce visual distortions when drawing and provide quality work surfaces when…
Bargue Plate Art Supply List
Here are all the art supplies you need to draw a Bargue Plate using atelier methods. What is a Bargue Plate? Ready to start your…
How Should I Draw?
Discover the techniques that are congruent with you artistic soul. “How should I draw?” is likely a question students have asked since ateliers were invented….
High School Drawing Lesson Plan
This drawing lesson is sure to be a hit with your high school students. Shiny! This slide art lesson plan helps high school students discover…
ATELIER/ARTIST DICTIONARY
What is Atelier? Notional Space? Contours? Fret not my friend, this is your go-to artist dictionary for all those wonky terms people who draw and…
What Is An Atelier?
If you were ever curious about ateliers in an art context, this article will answer all your questions from “What is an atelier?” to “How…
HOW TO DRAW A ROSE PART II
“Atelier” is simply the French word for “studio”. It is a place where artists train in order to master realistic drawing and painting skills. Today,…