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Nouvelles et annonces: Patch released to address black screen bug

For those using Internet Explorer, especially older versions, there's been a bug in the new version of the tools that can cause the photos to not display correctly, instead persistently showing a black screen. We just released a patch meant to address this issue for Internet Explorer. You may need to clear your cache and refresh your browser in order to get the fix. A second patch that will remove... Continuer la lecture

Nouvelles et annonces: New year's drawing resolutions

Just in case you missed it a few weeks ago, here's our recommendations for new year's drawing resolutions: We're coming up on a new year, and you may be thinking about writing some new year's resolutions for yourself. This is a perfect time to set some goals for furthering your artistic practice as well. Remember, the best goals are specific, measurable, achievable and realistic. Check out this... Continuer la lecture

Nouvelles et annonces: A drawing challenge for 2017

We're coming up on a new year, and you may be thinking about writing some new year's resolutions for yourself. This is a perfect time to set some goals for furthering your artistic practice as well! Remember, the best goals are specific, measurable, achievable and realistic. Check out this article for more on setting good goals! Here's some challenges we recommend you try out in 2017: Start every... Continuer la lecture

Améliorer la technique: What happens if 30 seconds isn't enough?

Reconsider what "enough" means. Many artists get caught up in this idea that they need to produce a "sketch" in each 30 second window of time, and this becomes an impossible goal if in your mind a "sketch" is actually a semi-complete picture in pencil. Relax; you are doing just fine. Almost no one can actually get a "complete" drawing done in 30 seconds. That's actually the point — by giving... Continuer la lecture

Nouvelles et annonces: Welcome to the all new site

You made it! We're so glad to have you on our new website. We used to be www.artists.pixelovely.com As you can see, we've relaunched with a brand new site, a brand new name, and a completely rewritten code base for our drawing tools. Here's some of the new drawing tool features you can now enjoy: A redesigned, cleaner user interface The new tools are more mobile friendly so you can use... Continuer la lecture

Nouvelles et annonces: One week until relaunch!

We are one week away from our big relaunch with a new name, new look, and totally rebuilt drawing practice tools. I could hardly be more excited! Please be aware that the forums and new account registrations will close on the 22nd in preparation for the move; they'll reopen on the 24th, after we've made the switch. The drawing tools themselves will remain available as normal. If you don't have an... Continuer la lecture