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The article examines the work on paper of French artist Jean Dubuffet. Topics discussed include Dubuffet's criticism of high culture, his goal to make an art based on the values and concerns of the common man, and his drawing techniques. Also mentioned is Dubuffet's series of works incorporating the wings of butterflies and moths.

The article features American artist Michael Meadors. Topics discussed include Meadors' unusual combination of materials, his drawing process, and his use of real individuals as subjects. Also mentioned is the artist's "Maiden America" series, which explores the jarring differences between beauty as experienced in reality and beauty as represented in the media.

The article features New York artist Yuka Imata. Topics discussed include Imata's emphasis on design and movement in her drawings, her painterly approach and unusual combination of materials, and her use of hot-pressed Arches paper as a medium. Also included are the steps for drawing figures who seem to be alive.

The article discusses a basic approach to composition, which refers to the art of deliberately organizing a picture to achieve certain effects. Topics covered include reasons for composing pictures, which include to encourage viewers to look at an art for a significant amount of time and to establish eye pathways. Also discussed are a number of ways artists can attract the eye to a certain spot.

An interview with artist Susan Grossman is presented. Topics discussed include depiction of urban spaces in her drawings, depiction of people in her drawings, use of charcoal as pastel as her primary materials, photography of urban spaces to make her drawings, her technique of drawing, her master's degree from Brooklyn College, and her suggestion for artists to work in studios.

The article focuses on technique of using position of light in drawing to control various effects in the drawing. Topics discussed include selection of direction of light which decides presence of shadows in the drawing, increased understanding of the object by using direction of light from sides, use of light direction from above which help merge cast shadow into form shadow, and creation of moods such as horror and cheerfulness by using these directions.

The article offers information on technique using lines to create depth and realistic appearance of subjects in volumetric drawings. Topics discussed include several types of lines such as surface centers and cross-sections, creating boundaries of subjects depicting in the drawing, use of curves such as plane and space curve, and a photographs of studies by artist Michelangelo.

The article focuses on artworks by artist April Gornik and mentions her technique of using charcoal for her drawing. Topics discussed include large size of her drawings, her views on use of photographs for her drawings, advantages of using charcoals in drawing, use of tools such as various types of charcoals and kneaded eraser, and photographs of drawings by Gornik such as "Breaking Waves" and "Winter Light."

The article focuses on artworks by artist Hilary Brace and mentions her technique of using charcoal for drawing. Topics discussed include her views on advantages of using dry medium in drawing, depiction of air, earth and sea in her drawings, psychological aspects of her drawing, use of compressed charcoal by Brace, use of tools such as eraser, brushes and Q-Tips, and use of the Photoshop graphic software to save time in giving final finishing to a drawing.

The article offers suggestions for studying perspective in terms of art. Topics discussed include drawing boxes or cubes in order to help in imagining things such as a furniture or a person, drawing torso with help of boxes by locating muscular landmarks, drawing lines in order to develop cornering effects in the box, and photographs of drawing by artists such as Jean-Baptiste Greuze and William Holman Hunt.

The article focuses on artworks and career development of artist Mary Borgman and mentions technique of sketching people. It states that she contacts to people to pose for her drawing and pays them for the same. It presents her views on selection of expressions such as such as intelligence and self-awareness on face of the subject she wants to draw, complementarity of charcoal's sepia tone with skin tones, and her studies from the Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri.

The article examines the work of the contemporary artist Rob Matthews. Particular focus is given to his work in drawing. Additional topics discussed include insights on his artistic techniques, his use of media including graphite, ink and colored pencil, and his use of factorization and cubism in his art.

The article offers information on silverpoint for artists. Particular focus is given to the use of the technique by Old Masters artists, including Leonardo da Vinci. Additional topics discussed include insights on the technique, the difference between metalpoint and silverpoint, and various myths about the medium.

The article examines the work of the contemporary artists Ephraim Rubenstein and David Dodge Lewis. Particular focus is given to their use of the wax-resist drawing techniques. The exhibition "The Quickening Image," organized by the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown, Maryland, through November 22, 2016 is also noted.

The article offers step-by-step instructions on how to complete ink-wash drawings from the contemporary artist Anthony Baus.

The article examines the work of the artist Susan Hauptman. Particular focus is given to her drawn self-portraits and still lifes. Additional topics discussed include her use of mixed media, her use of isometric perspective in her art and insights on her artistic techniques, including pinning large sheets of paper to the wall in her studio.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for artists on how to draw feet, dealing with topics including the importance of knowing how to draw feet in life drawing. how the skeleton of the foot is close to the skin and insights on the bones of the foot and its basic proportions.

The article examines the life and work of the artist Terry Miller. Particular focus is given to his drawings of animals and rural settings. Additional topics discussed include his use of graphite as an art material, his studies at the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts, and how he was inspired by a 1972 trip to Africa.

The article examines the life and work of the contemporary artist Emily Nelligan. Particular focus is given to her work in charcoal drawing. Additional topics discussed include insights on her artistic techniques, her husband, the artist Marvin Bileck, and how she first began working in charcoal drawing in the 1940s.

In this article, the author offers step-by-step instructions for artists on how to create rhythm and gesture in their figure drawings, which were excerpted from the book "Figure Drawing Master Class," by the contemporary American artist and educator Dan Gheno.

Instructions are provided for the drawing techniques necessary to draw a human hand.

The article presents the techniques used by artists to create colored pencil drawings. Artists discussed include Cecile Baird, who focuses on still life drawings, Anna Hammer, who focuses on figure drawing, and Erwin P. Lewandowski, who focuses on drawing rivers and rocks. Artist Art Venti, who creates imaginative landscapes, is also mentioned.

The article presents information on the use of colored pencils for drawing. Topics discussed include the technique of layering, which allows drawers to obtain the color they want, various techniques including sgraffito, embossing, and resist, and the proper way to erase when using colored pencils. The various effects created by different surfaces are also examined.

The article examines the life and work of the artist Kay Ruane. Particular focus is given to her work in realistic drawing and to her limited use of color in her art. Additional topics discussed include how fantasy is conveyed in her work, her work in figurative art and insights on her artistic techniques.

In this article, the author offers advice for artists on how to draw the eye and the ear.

In this article, the author examines the relationship between drawing and painting techniques. Particular focus is given to how the two practices can benefit one another. Various topics are discussed including pastel drawing, painting with line, and sketches and studies. Various images of artists' work are also offered, including Harvey Dinnerstein, Anders Zorn and Nicolai Fechin.

An interview with the contemporary artist James Valerio is presented. Particular focus is given to his advice for artists on what type of paper he likes to draw on. Additional topics discussed include what he likes about drawing in graphite, what artists have influenced his work and his training at the Art Institute of Chicago.

An interview with the contemporary artist James Valerio is presented. Particular focus is given to his work in realistic drawing. Additional topics discussed include how he likes to complete large-scale drawings, what type of movie is his favorite and what his process is for deciding on pose and composition in his work.

The article offers advice for artists on how to hold a pencil for drawing, dealing with topics including appropriate writing positions, how to anchor your hand and calligraphy techniques.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for artists on how to use linear perspective in their drawings.

The article examines the life and work of the contemporary artist William Beckman. Particular focus is given to his work in charcoal drawing. Additional topics discussed include his 2014 exhibition at the Columbus Museum in Georgia, his childhood in western Minnesota and his studies at the University of Iowa.

An interview with the artist Jimmy Wright is presented. Particular focus is given to his work in pastel drawing. Additional topics discussed include his interest in flowers as a subject matter, insights on his artistic and technical and techniques, and how his work in painting inspires his drawings.

In this article, the author offers advice for artists on how to draw asymmetrical shapes. Particular focus is given to the art form of sketching. Several drawing exercises are also presented on topics including sketching directional lines, sketching from life and sketching a shape using directional lines.

The article examines the work of the contemporary American artist John Rise. Particular focus is given to his work in still life drawing and painting. Additional topics discussed include Rise's home in Savannah, Georgia, Rise's use of personal symbolism in his art and his use of graphite as an art material.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for artists on how to draw noses and mouths.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for artists on how to sketch basic shapes and objects.

The article offers information for artists and illustrators on drawing ink. Particular focus is given to the various varieties of contemporary drawing inks, including acrylic inks, Chinese ink, writing inks and India ink. The history of inks and historical techniques are also examined by the author in detail.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for artists on how to draw a bust using graphite and white chalk.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for artists on how to draw a foreshortened figure.

In this article, the author offers information on the drawing technique of silverpoint for artists. Particular focus is given to the history of silverpoint. Additional topics discussed include the materials used in silverpoint, the use of the technique by Old Master artists and advice for artists on preparing silverpoint surfaces.

The article looks at the technique of foreshortening in drawing and painting, focusing on geometric solids, lines of action, and the picture plane. Strategies for drawing a foreshortened subject include taking into consideration the perspective, simplifying the figure, and focusing on practice. Details relating to how to draw foreshortened limbs is also addressed.

The article presents drawing exercises for beginners, including how to draw a wire, an upside-down drawing, and a contour drawing. Several images of drawings are also presented from artists including Linda Dilworth, Claire Watson Garcia and Moira Morris.

The article discusses how copying other people's works, ranging from Old masters' reproductions to cartoon characters, can improve artists' drawing. The author outlines the advantages of copying including better understanding of the human body forms, capturing the composition concept, and mastering individual style. In order to achieve these goals he suggests that artists copy marble sculptures, photocopies, and classic animation characters.

The article explores three-dimensional figures in drawing and painting in Western art from the Renaissance onward. Special attention is paid to the paintings "Saint Barbara" by artist Jan van Eyck, "Moving Out of a Cellar" by artist Adolf von Menzel, and "Study for The Alba Madonna" by painter Raphael. The paintings "Waiting" by artist Edgar Degas, "Two Female Models on Peruvian Rug With Mirror" by painter Philip Pearlstein, and "Las Meninas, No. 1" by artist Pablo Picasso are also discussed.

The article offers information for artists on various drawing media. Particular focus is given to the unique qualities of each media described including their luminosity, capacity for line and their history. Media discussed include pastel crayon, pen-and-ink, metalpoint, conté crayon and marker.

The article examines the life and work of the contemporary artists Debbie Olson and Eric Rosner. Particular focus is given to their work in the drawing medium. Additional topics discussed include their professional and informal artistic training, their artistic techniques and insights on what inspires them.

The article examines the life and work of the American illustrator and artist Edward Sorel. Particular focus is given to his work for advertising campaigns, books, murals and periodicals. Additional topics discussed include his drawing techniques, his series of covers for "The New Yorker" magazine and his childhood in the Bronx, New York City.

In this article, the author offers a personal narrative in which he reflects upon the artistic techniques used to create his 2012 drawing "Lovers" including his use of charcoal and Conté crayons, how he conceived of the idea for the drawing and his use of photography in his process.

An interview with the artist Sigmund Abeles is presented. Particular focus is given to his work doing portrait drawings of politicians, entertainers and public figures. Additional topics discussed include how he likes to draw from television, how he goes about capturing a likeness quickly and whether or not there are any notable figures that are difficult to draw.

The article offers brief information on several drawings that were selected as winners of the 2012 Shades of Gray Open Competition from the periodical "Drawing." Works discussed include the black charcoal and white pastel drawing "The Invisible Man," by Joseph Dillon, the encaustic and charcoal drawing "Isle of Poets," by Robin Cole Smith, and the charcoal drawing "Louise," by Terry Kelly.