Charlie Pickard

Charlie Pickard

Charlie Pickard is a classically trained fine artist and illustrator. Recently awarded the Philip de László Award for Excellence, Charlie continues to work, exhibit and teach out of his studio based in London. 

Latest articles by Charlie Pickard

Improve your figure drawing by discovering the body's hidden structures

By Charlie Pickard published

Learning to seek out and express the human body’s structures is the key to unlocking a new level in your artwork

Traditional Art
Charlie Pickard art

How to paint the perfect shadow

By Charlie Pickard published

Anatomy master Charlie Pickard breaks down how to properly build powerful shadows in figure paintings with 10 expert tips.

Art
images of cube and sphere with light shining on them

A beginner's guide to shading theory

By Charlie Pickard published

Learn the theory for shading simple shapes and more complex references.

Artistic Tips & Techniques