5 artists who were masters of drawing 👨‍🎨

= Drawing is widely considered the foundation of all art and the first medium students must master. In fact, many artists who are famous for their work in color were also exemplary draftspeople. Who are the most famous drawing artists?[Learn about some of the greatest masters of the line](), below. ​ Michelangelo (1475 - 1564) [Michelangelo Drawing]()Michelangelo "The Dream of Human Life," c. 1500s (Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons) For many, Michelangelo is still the greatest artist of all time. His mastery over different disciplines—painting, sculpture, architecture—is unparalleled. At the core of his creative practice, however, was drawing. Before each painting and sculpture, the Italian artist created numerous sketches of the human figure. These expressive drawings reveal a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology and provide insight into how Michelangelo approached his elaborate compositions. ​ Rembrandt (1606 - 1669) [Rembrandt Drawing]()Rembrandt, "A Child Being Taught to Walk," 1660 (Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons) Rembrandt was called a “colossus of art” by prolific sculptor Auguste Rodin. In his drawing, he was known for his ability to render both landscapes and subjects quickly and confidently. British artist David Hockney praised Rembrandt's gestural drawing A child being taught to walk, saying: “I think it's the greatest drawing ever done… It's magnificent drawing, magnificent.” ​ Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780 - 1867) [Ingres Drawing]()Jean-August Dominique Ingres, "Portrait of Victor Baltard's Wife (born Adeline Lequeu) and their Daughter Paule," c. 1800s. (Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons) Neoclassical artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres was known for his larger-than-life paintings which celebrated traditional painting techniques. And while his work in oil was sometimes scrutinized by contemporary critics for its gothic undertones, his numerous drawings and graphite portraits were highly revered for their precision at capturing a subject's physical appearance and personality. ​ Edgar Degas (1834 - 1917) [Degas Drawing]()Edgar Degas, "Woman Drying Her Left Leg," 1903 (Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons) While most Impressionists found inspiration in picturesque landscapes, French artist Edgar Degas preferred capturing human subjects, especially those in movement. Over the course of his career, he made countless pastel and pencil studies of ballerinas, singers, and bathing women—each of which displays his finesse at rendering the human form in action. ​ Gustav Klimt (1862 - 1918) Gustav Klimt, "Half Figure of a Young Woman," 1918 (Photo via Wikimedia Commons) Most associate Gustav Klimt's glittering paintings with their golden touches. But the Austrian artist was also a master draftsman who utilized strong lines in his compositions. His striking renderings of the female figure apply foreshortening and perspective. Read the full list of masters of drawing [here](). ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ "Everything starts from a dot." —Wassily Kandinsky = ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ [Shopping List](=)​ As its name suggests, brush pens feature a brush-like tip made of nylon or natural bristles instead of a metal nib. So, similar to brushes used in painting and calligraphy, these utensils will perform with varying levels of flexibility, producing thick and thin lines depending on the angle and pressure used. Click the link below to see our full selection of the best brush pens. ​[7 Best Brush pens for Drawing and Hand-Lettering](=)​ ​ [Brush Pen](=)Pentel | $11.90 ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ [Draw With Us](​ Sea turtles are more than just critters with cute faces. These amazing animals share ancestry with dinosaurs and travel thousands of miles to nest and forage. Not only that, but they can live for a hundred years in the wild. This tutorial will teach you how to render a sea turtle in pencil, before completing it in ink. ​[Learn How to Draw a Sea Turtle Step by Step](​ ​ [Sea Turtle](​ ​ Margherita Cole Staff Writer and Illustrator = Unsubscribe from the Drawing Club by [clicking here](). Want to share this email with a friend? [Here's a signup link.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630