Artist Journal

Explore drawing techniques, painting methods, and artistic insights gathered from years of practice. Each article shares practical knowledge to help you master the grid method and improve your art.

Artist workspace showing grid drawing method with reference photo and drawing paper with matching grids

Introduction to Grid Drawing

If you’re a beginner, most “bad drawings” come from one thing:

Professional artist studio showing advanced grid technique mastery with completed portrait commission and years of practice

Mastering the Grid Technique in Drawing and Painting

After five years of using grids for everything from coffee mugs to commissioned portraits, I've learned what actually works and what doesn't. This guide shares the practical techniques that transformed my weekend painting sessions from frustrating struggles to enjoyable successes.

Advancing Your Skills with the Grid Technique

In our previous post, we navigated through the basics of the grid technique, a time-tested method that introduces structure to the drawing or painting process, ensuring accuracy and proportionality in your artwork. As you get more comfortable with the grid technique, you may want to explore further to refine your skills and take on more complex projects. This post aims to delve deeper, offering advanced tips and alternative approaches to the grid technique that can help elevate your artistry.