Before starting on a painting, many artists make a drawing – a first thought, a starting point. Paper is a great medium to practice on with chalk or pencils, for example. That’s why sketches often include important details or notes about the composition. In this series, you’ll see how sketches can form the basis of a painting, a print or other type of artwork.
Drawn from life
Adriaen van de Velde
Who's who?
Rembrandt van Rijn
A very personal drawing
Gesina ter Borch
Affection for a black cat
Willem Witsen
The Ostrich Hunt
Johannes Stradanus
From paper to glass
Pieter Coecke van Aelst