ARTICLES 

Links to Articles by Butch Krieger
 

The Power of Memory --Just what DO you remember about that picture!
Don't Split Hairs  To draw realistic hair in your portraits, learn to see it as a whole form instead of a collection of strands.
 
 

Three Tips to Better Drawing Having the right attitude can make a world of difference.

 

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Fooling the Eye --Explore trompe l’oeil, the art world’s visual sleight of hand.
   
 
 

Facing Up to Foreshortening Step beyond the mystique to explore the simple facts of foreshortening.

 

 

Light it Up  Control the lighting on your subject to better establish form and mood
Model in the Mirror  Hone your drawing skills by posing for a self portrait.
Need a Lift?  To correct issues of color and value or create interesting textures, try these simple watercolor lifting techniques.
The Space Between Negative shapes are just as important to successful paintings as the objects they define.
Go Negative!  Deepen your knowledge of values by drawing them in reverse.

Artist's Little Helpers Too wet, too dry, too outlined, too flat. Adding the right medium to your paints can fix such problems before they happen.          

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Breaking Down the Darkness  Great shadows contain a kaleidoscope of colors, and each of these colors has a purpose
The Shady Spots  There’s a surprising amount of complexity in shadows. To paint them well, remember a few key fundamentals.
Skimming the Surface The art of scumbling creates unique color blends while heading off muddy tones.
Warm and Fuzzy Painting convincing fur relies on two things: the right tools and the power of suggestion.
Throw Caution to the Wind Forget meticulously layering on color and learn how quick alla prima painting can add spontaneity and life to your work.
Show Your Age Well-drawn portraits of the elderly focus on the big picture, not the details
Shades of Gray Uncover the secrets of grisaille, and find out how to put them to work in your art.
Follow the Contours Discover how a few simple lines can give your drawings a greater sense of dimension.
The Art of Tracing Tracing the artwork of others is more than just copying—it's a great way to improve your drawing skills.
Polishing the Portrait Three techniques you can use to add depth and balance to your portraits.

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More Than Meets the Eye  The eyes can be the most critical part of a convincing portrait, so take the time to get them right and watch your subjects come to life.
   

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