Hey artists and creative types! How do you get back at it when you've been out of the studio for a long time? [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on Oct 6, 2009 - 14 answers

How can I improve my pencil drawings from an intermediate/advanced level? [more inside]
posted by invitapriore on Aug 28, 2009 - 16 answers

How were the images in this room put on the wall? [more inside]
posted by god particle on Aug 6, 2009 - 11 answers

What free software (or adroit use of SmartDraw or basic MS Office products) provides a template for making pretty continuum figures/charts for inclusion in a Word document? [more inside]
posted by Clyde Mnestra on Jul 28, 2009 - 3 answers

How can I develop more of an artist's eye? [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Jul 1, 2009 - 18 answers

Joint pain while drawing--what to do? [more inside]
posted by omoikkiri on Jun 15, 2009 - 7 answers

Who is the artist that drew this image? It looks like something I've seen more in the style of.... but am drawing a blank on who it is... any hints most appreciated [more inside]
posted by babsomatica on Jun 12, 2009 - 3 answers

What materials does Jamie Hewlett (Gorillaz) use for his drawings, posters, etc? [more inside]
posted by Camel of Space on May 28, 2009 - 2 answers

I would be grateful for suggestions for music for drawing in the classroom. I am hoping for music that encourages the perceptual side of the student rather than the text, writing, thinking. [more inside]
posted by effluvia on Apr 30, 2009 - 20 answers

My favourite drawing application that I've used is Ashlar's Graphite, but it is extremely overpriced. I'm looking for a tool that is both intuitive and accurate, snaps are very important. My problem is that many architecture/drafting applications are mired in extended functionality that I'm not interested in BUT most illustration software doesn't (seem to) have the precision I'm looking for. Is there a middle ground between architectural drafting software and illustration applications? What are my options on a Mac? [more inside]
posted by serial_consign on Mar 6, 2009 - 11 answers

I am trying to find vintage/retro images from old childrens' books and other sources for my wedding invitations and save the date cards. Specifically I am interested in bunnies, deer or anything wilderness related and children with butterfly nets. [more inside]
posted by madmamasmith on Feb 10, 2009 - 18 answers

I would like to read graphic artists' accounts of their work process, like Kazu Kibuishi's walk-through of the making of Copper. Discussions of favorite pens or art supplies or studio setup also very welcome. [more inside]
posted by Tufa on Feb 8, 2009 - 3 answers

Who was the comic book artist who improved his hand-drawing skills to mastery? [more inside]
posted by lore on Jan 29, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm looking for the right Wacom tablet and drawing software. [more inside]
posted by Camel of Space on Jan 18, 2009 - 9 answers

What were these traceable cartoon characters with mix-and-match features called that I remember getting handouts of in elementary school? [more inside]
posted by flod logic on Jan 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Is it possible to "select all" drawing objects at one time in Word 2000 (in order to move them together) rather than holding down the SHIFT key and selecting them individually? [more inside]
posted by roxie110 on Jan 6, 2009 - 2 answers

I will shortly be introducing a friend of mine to Second Life. She's an academic, and will be most interested in locations in SL that are related to the teaching of art (especially drawing and cartooning) and the teaching of writing. I would be most grateful for any suggestions anyone might have of locations we could visit.
posted by zainsubani on Dec 10, 2008 - 1 answer

Other than the practicing I'm already doing, how can I learn more about technical sketching? [more inside]
posted by DU on Dec 2, 2008 - 15 answers

Back in the dark ages of the internets, someone forwarded me (or sent me a link to) some pencil/line drawings of a stereotypical Jesus doing some rather non-stereotypical (but not NSFW) things: playing baseball with some kids, driving a semi, etc. Each one had some pretty funny captions or speech bubbles or something like that. Not sure why, but I need to see these again. Anybody point me to them...?
posted by TigerMoth on Oct 28, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm writing a paper which deals with architectural representation. In doing so I'm providing very brief explanations of plans, sections & elevations intended to bring a non-design crowd up to speed on these conventions. I'm looking for informative and quasi-poetic quotes to describe, contextualize and problematize these drawing types. What should I use? [more inside]
posted by serial_consign on Oct 26, 2008 - 3 answers

What are fashion designers taught about croquis? Are there well-known styles? 20th century trends? Cultural/political nuances? Successful designers who don't draw well, or particularly great examples? [more inside]
posted by carbide on Oct 8, 2008 - 0 answers

Would it be viewed as strange to go to a life drawing class if I can't draw very well? [more inside]
posted by Not Supplied on Oct 7, 2008 - 26 answers

SportsGeekFilter: I'm interested in making high resolution stadium seating charts for my local sports venues. I want to include more than just the basic section number info (like row, seat #, possibly bathroom data). Right now, my tool kit seems limited to lines, boxes and curves (ala MS Paint). I'm struggling with the shape and scale. Am I stuck doing this from scratch or is there a software program out there that can help me? [more inside]
posted by shew on Sep 24, 2008 - 6 answers

What is this drawing/painting/print I saw? It is in Grendel's Den at Harvard Square. It involves dog and a fancy dinner. [more inside]
posted by comatose on Aug 27, 2008 - 3 answers

Who drew this Velma pin-up? (not nude but NSFWish) [more inside]
posted by slimepuppy on Aug 26, 2008 - 5 answers

Can you recommend a program besides Opencanvas that will let me draw with my friends online? [more inside]
posted by Nedroid on Aug 23, 2008 - 3 answers

Are there any natural media programs (like Painter or ArtRage) that support animation?
posted by jma on Aug 20, 2008 - 3 answers

A friend of mine has hired someone to draw her next tattoo, and she is wondering about the best delivery format. [more inside]
posted by mkb on Jul 21, 2008 - 12 answers

My robot-that-can-draw-stuff idea has been patented and designed and prototyped to death hundreds of times, but never (to my knowledge) developed into a full scale product. Has anyone built something I can buy? Even a kit? [more inside]
posted by ostranenie on Jun 12, 2008 - 13 answers

Artisti: If you were going to buy a great pencil or pen or set thereof for someone who draws comic strips, which one would you get?
posted by pipti on May 20, 2008 - 14 answers

How can I learn to ink drawings using a winsor & newton series 7 brush? [more inside]
posted by pantufla on May 19, 2008 - 8 answers

Where can I find online resources to help me learn to draw like Andrew Bell of The Creatures in My Head? [more inside]
posted by mikeweeney on May 18, 2008 - 4 answers

Is there a name for this style of drawing? And can you suggest a good course of action I could take to learning it? [more inside]
posted by stuboo on May 7, 2008 - 15 answers

How should I get started in vector drawing? I'd love to be able to produce those smooth, clean scalable drawings someday. [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on May 2, 2008 - 12 answers

How do I, though clueless, learn to do digital art on the cheap? [more inside]
posted by unreason on Apr 29, 2008 - 10 answers

An image that my friend has created has been seen before by other people. How has this happened? [more inside]
posted by djstig on Apr 22, 2008 - 21 answers

Does it become legal to use a person's image without their consent or knowledge, as long as you put a black bar over their eyes and don't use their real name? I cannot afford to talk to a lawyer about this. [more inside]
posted by interrobang on Mar 8, 2008 - 16 answers

A little while back there was a FPP on MetaFilter featuring the work of an artist who placed his illustrations into photographs of cement, grass, etc. Who was he? [more inside]
posted by Grundlebug on Mar 3, 2008 - 6 answers

I can draw stuff I look at. I don't know if that's a talent or a skill or in any way useful to me. Is it? [more inside]
posted by kbanas on Feb 20, 2008 - 22 answers

I feel like I've seen a drawing of William Shakespeare (in the style of the traditional "plates") doing the Uncle Sam Wants YOU! Pose. Did I imagine this, or can someone help me find it? I have Googled, but apparently our fu is weak. That, or I am imagining this. Thanks.
posted by Medieval Maven on Feb 17, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm lusting after Pivot Stickfigure Animator 2.2. The problem is, I have a Mac and it's for Windows. [more inside]
posted by misha on Feb 11, 2008 - 10 answers

Help me design a small Access application to run a prize drawing. As I see it, the MC will open the application and click the Draw button, which will select from the available prizes for that month. Once drawn, that prize becomes unavailable. MC will then type in the winner's name and click Save, setting the form ready for the next contestant. Specs and examples follow. [more inside]
posted by kc0dxh on Jan 16, 2008 - 8 answers

Drawing with a tablet, drawing on an ice-cube... [more inside]
posted by edgeways on Dec 21, 2007 - 12 answers

Does anyone remember kids drawing/painting show from the early 80's hosted by a stereotypical type New England fisherman/sea captain? I remember it being on CBS early on Saturday mornings, 6am or so.
posted by Captain_Science on Nov 7, 2007 - 8 answers

I want to learn how to draw. [more inside]
posted by rtha on Oct 19, 2007 - 18 answers

Is there any kind of master list of Halo 3 promotions? [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Sep 23, 2007 - 3 answers

Can you point me to sketch books with off-white or beige paper? [more inside]
posted by miniape on Sep 6, 2007 - 7 answers

What does "Ms" mean as a material designation on a German engineering drawing?
posted by Mapes on Sep 5, 2007 - 8 answers

What's the best way to get a glowing molten lava effect in Illustrator CS3? [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on Aug 24, 2007 - 10 answers

I want to learn how to draw. Where's a good place to start? [more inside]
posted by magodesky on Aug 10, 2007 - 17 answers