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The 'Wall-Worthy' Dilemma

The 'Wall-Worthy' Dilemma "I want to create an original art piece that is actually 'wall-worthy' but I don't want to look foolish hanging up something that doesn't meet that standard. I'm curious to ask, what do you deem as 'wall-worthy'?" Ah yes, the 'wall-worthy' dilemma... Before I answer that question, I want you to think back when you were a kid. What was your standard of excellence in terms of 'wall-worthy' art? My guess would be just about anything you created at that age was deemed as...

You can watch the full YouTube video HERE. If you're like most artists, you've probably been taught the horizon line lesson (probably with a railroad track as a visual) at one time or another–Maybe even in your elementary school art class. As I've taught art over the years, I realized understanding your horizon line is just the start of understanding perspective in your drawing! Eye level perspective is also a crucial element of drawing to understand and it helps build a foundation for...