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5 Valuable Tips for the Graphite Artist

The word drawing seems to be one that most professionals and students use freely, but which no two ever seem to use in quite the same way. Drawing is a subject to be learned, practiced and understood. With drawing, whether … Continue reading →

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Planning Color is Everything When Painting From Graphite Sketch

We are glad to see Mr. Burton’s return to Art Center Information after a few weeks hiatus. After he posted the previous blog discussing his work on his preliminary graphite sketch, he has finally finished the composition (at left). He … Continue reading →

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Artist in the Midst of Creating a Future Painting

Sometimes the simplest ideas for your artwork is the best. However, sometimes simple doesn’t paint the picture you wish to paint. The drawing to the left was done for a future watercolor. Although the simple, lone figure will be the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Art of Drawing

“To become a professional artist requires training. Training begins in the simplest way: that is by learning to draw“~Robert Fawcett I find no difficulty in drawing except insofar as it constantly challenges my limits, mental perception and interests. That which … Continue reading →

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Graphite Drawing – The Grinding Gears of Time

My brother, artist Lynn Burton, said “You never do anything simple. Do you?” Well, he’s right. I don’t. I don’t know why, but I just don’t. I understand how beautiful simplicity is…at least, in the art world. But somehow it … Continue reading →

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Artist, Richard D. Burton, Working on “Grinding Gears of Time”

Here is a partial drawing, Grinding Gears of Time, by artist, Richard D. Burton. The drawing is 18″X24″. The main figure (Father Time) is just a sketch taped onto the substrate which has many of the floating gears in the … Continue reading →

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Draw With Graphite Pencil as if Painting With a Brush

I’ve found that occasionally selecting to draw solidly and roundly, modeling my forms as though I was working in clay, painting with the graphite pencil, tone for tone, edge against edge and texture for texture, that I have my most … Continue reading →

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Art Questions Answered By Artist Brothers, Lynn and R.D. Burton

A member of our staff at Art Center Information caught up with artist brothers, Lynn and R.D.Burton, yesterday, and they were kind enough to answer a few questions that some of our readers have asked. Art Center Information: What tips … Continue reading →

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