Chris Legaspi

Chris is obsessed with figure drawing and painting. He loves sharing great information on art, picture-making and topics like which paint brush to use.

Latest articles by Chris Legaspi

Gesture drawing: all you need to know plus ways to practise in 2 and 5 minutes

By Chris Legaspi published

Discover the ins and outs of creating your own gesture drawings.

Traditional Art
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How to choose which paint brush to use

By Chris Legaspi last updated

20 steps to picking the perfect paint brush.

Illustration
Draw a figure in under five minutes

Draw a figure in under five minutes

By Chris Legaspi last updated

Get the most out of your life drawing sessions with these 10 tips.

Artistic Tips & Techniques
Speed draw

Speed draw: Draw a figure in under 3 minutes

By Chris Legaspi published

This speed draw activity is the ideal life warm-up for life drawing.

Character Design
Rule of thirds

How to use the rule of thirds in art

By Chris Legaspi published

The rule of thirds is a great tool for composition, whatever your subject.

Artistic Tips & Techniques
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5 tips for drawing a head

By Chris Legaspi published

There is a crucial science to depicting the head accurately, either from life or observation. Here are the basic principles to follow.

Illustration
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How to paint in color

By Chris Legaspi published

Move from monochrome to color with these five must-know steps.

Artistic Tips & Techniques