For reasons I can’t quite fathom, the very fact that the column exists moves me almost to tears. In part, it comes from McMullan’s gentle instructional voice (I am one of those drawing teachers who ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. For artists, drawing is thinking made visible. Pencil, crayon, chalk or ...

Taking part in this year’s Big Draw festival reminded the author how drawing offers tremendous insight and pleasure The best sort of activity is one that combines mental effort with sensuous delight.

Digital drawing tools, adult coloring books, painting events at bars. Art is making a comeback as a hobby for grown-ups. People who wouldn’t normally consider themselves “artistic” are rediscovering ...