Favorite subject matter

Do you enjoy drawing people more than you do landscapes?  Or is it fantasy art that most interests you?  What subject matter is your favorite?  When I was younger, I always liked drawing animals.  Then I went through a period of years when I enjoyed making portraits more than anything else.  Now I am interested in landscapes, but have found little time to pursue that interest.  How about you?

Drawing Tips

Do you have any tips you can share that might help others improve their drawing skills?  Is there something you have learned that allowed you to improve your own drawings dramatically?  Here's one piece of advice that might help beginners: Always start your drawing by sketching in the largest, most basic shapes first.  Only after checking the proportions and basic placement should you begin to break down objects into their  smaller shapes and details.  And draw lightly at first!  You will make mistakes! If the first lines are drawn lightly, it will be much easier to make changes when necessary.

favorite art websites

Hey guys: Do you have a favorite art website? A place where you go to look at art in a virtual gallery, or to learn about art from online tutorials?  Let's here about them!  Here's a favorite of mine: http://www.wetcanvas.com/ . You'll find a number of resources there, some of which are only available if you "sign up" to be a member,, and others that are available to anyone.  Professionals and amateurs alike share their latest artwork for others to comment on and learn from!