Why yes we do exist outside the website and aren’t just figments of your imagination. John and I (Spencer) had the opportunity to visit one of the local art and design schools in San Francisco for a sit down with some first year students. Sometimes we forget what it was like being in school and [...]

When it all comes down to it, we sketch to communicate. Sometimes simply sketching an object in the standard orthographic and perspective views isn’t enough. In cases like these, we sometimes need to go a little deeper with our explanation/communication to the viewer, and that’s where an exploded view comes in.

We’ve had quite a few requests on how to draw cars, and while I am no exotic car designer, I can draw a mean pinewood derby/toy car. The principles are the same – basic perspective, good line quality and line weight, proper control of your tool, and relax while you sketch. As you watch the [...]

So, I sketch on the train. Yes, I am THAT guy. The one you think is looking at you, but you’re not really sure about it . . . Yep, the guy with the sketchbook. I take my sketchbook most places I go. Why you ask . . . well it’s really simple. I love [...]

If you didn’t get a chance to take a look at the article featuring this site in MacLife magazine now is your chance! Follow the link to check it out. The article features sketches from Michael DiTullo, Spencer Nugent, John Muhlenkamp, Steve McDonald, and Jeff Smith. http://www.maclife.com/article/feature/made_mac?page=0%2C6

Sketching demonstration featuring a gaming mouse. Presented by Spencer Nugent. Read on for the final Scan of the mouse.

Some basic tips on marker application and usage. They’ll go a long way if you pay close attention.

Check out this new fresh to death sketch of a kiosk. We show you how to add people to your sketches, work with grey marker and felt pens, and also using a background to pop and give context.

When coming up with that amazing sketch you’ve been planning and working on, correct shading and rendering technique can make or break that sketch. In fact, if you overwork things, it can overwhelm the viewer, and if you underwork things, the sketch can seem weak and unimpressive. Finding that sweet spot is critical. Watch the [...]

So you’ve got an orthographic (front view, sideview, or end view) sketch and you wanna make that sing in perspective? Better yet, what if you have one that’s circular in cross-section? Well, Luckily I’ve put together this awesome demo on just how to do that. I’m using Sketchbook Pro as my tool and a Wacom [...]