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Feature Writer: Alina Bradford
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Welcome! Here you will find everything you ever wanted to know about painting, drawing, sketching, illustration, cartooning, and more. You will also find articles on how to protect, promote, and sell your art. Painting at Suite 101 also offers articles on art history, classic artists, and modern artists.

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How to Make Sure Your Art Lasts

In: Painting/Drawing (general)

Many artists dream about their art being treasured for generations. This can't be done, though, if the artwork wasn't made with archival and quality products. more...

How to Draw Feathers

In: Drawing

Whether drawing birds, angels or gryphon's, it is important to know how to draw feathers. more...

How to Draw Wings

In: Drawing

Being able to draw wings is a staple of fantasy, anime, manga, sci fi and cartoon art. Luckily, just a few simple steps are needed to create a wide-range of wing types. more...

How to Deal with Art Critics

In: Painting/Drawing (general)

How does the artist deal with a stinging critique of their art? The only way to turn a comment into a constructive learning experience is to consider the source. more...

How to Draw Clothing

In: Drawing

Drawing clothing is an essential part of figure drawing. The artist should know how to translate the folds, wrinkles and creases they see into convincing lines on paper. more...

How to Draw 3-Dimensional Buildings

In: Drawing

Drawing realistic architecture relies on a basic understanding of perspective and basic 3-dimensional shapes. more...

How to Draw 3-Dimensional Shapes Step-by-Step

In: Drawing

No object can be drawn without an understanding of advanced 3-dimensional shapes including the cube, prism and pyramid. more...

Pastel Care Tips

In: Painting/Drawing (general)

Pastels need certain care to work their best. Storage, cleaning and handling all affect the lifespan and effectiveness of an artist pastel. more...

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