Willow Artistry by Christine Wueste
“You don’t have to be great at the start, but you have to start to be great” Unknown There’s a method for drawing practice? Yes. Yes there is. Though this may seem like a silly concept, many people don’t know what to do when they pick up a pencil or want to simply practice drawing. When […]
“Hands are unbearably beautiful. They hold on to things. They let things go.” Unknown Perfect for any time of the year, this romantic piece highlights a couple hand-in-hand enjoying the touch of one another. Often for me, the touch of my husband, whether it’s my head on his shoulder or simply his hand on my […]
“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” Pablo Picasso There’s a right way to hold your pencil? The simple answer: YEP! Have you ever wondered why professional artist can produce a large circle or a page-encompassing single line that looks like they never […]
I love this piece. It may sound egotistical to sound that out, but I do. A simple silhouette encasing the wedding vows my husband and I spoke to each other nearly ten years ago. Those vows – our promises – are within both of us every minute, in the same way those words are within […]
In this post, we’re going to cover the best way to sharpen your graphite pencils, woodless graphite pencils and charcoal pencils. Each type of pencil requires their own method, so we’re going to break down all three types. What You’ll Need Graphite Pencils Woodless Graphite Pencils Woodless graphites are easy to sharpen with a single-edged […]
This graphite drawing is 9″x12″ and is available for purchase here. Also known as ‘The Man With The Pipe’, this gentleman inspired me. His photo was taken during WWII in Germany. It reminds me that no matter the storm surrounding us, we must persevere and appreciate the small things in life while we are able […]
“For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them” Aristotle Question: How do great artists become great? Almost all begin their artistic journey by mastering nine fundamental laws of drawing and how they apply to four basic shapes. They practice constantly, often several times daily, doodling shapes […]
My last tutorial covered the basic female body proportions, so in this post I wanted to cover the basic male body proportions. The ladies always come first, so this seemed like the right order for posting! You’ll notice many similarities and differences between the two. For the most part, the ‘golden rule’ lines of eight sections […]
This handsome drawing is simple yet elegant. Able to blend seamlessly with your gallery wall, this golden and black bumble bee will add whimsey and light-heartedness to your collection. Buy the original here, or pick up a print here.
In this piece depicting a beached coastal boat, I explore complexity within simplicity, presenting a departure from my usual realism. The 9″x12″ graphite drawing is available for purchase, with prints also offered. Embracing an abstract and somewhat messy style, I share a refreshing composition for viewers to enjoy.
