Blog | RapidFireArt https://rapidfireart.com Step-by-step drawing tutorials Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:55:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://rapidfireart.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/favicon-rfa.jpg Blog | RapidFireArt https://rapidfireart.com 32 32 How to Make a Blending Stump (DIY Drawing Tool) https://rapidfireart.com/2026/03/11/how-to-make-a-blending-stump-diy-drawing-tool/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-a-blending-stump-diy-drawing-tool https://rapidfireart.com/2026/03/11/how-to-make-a-blending-stump-diy-drawing-tool/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://rapidfireart.com/?p=8357 What is a Blending Stump? A blending stump is simply a tightly rolled piece of paper with a pointy tip, used to blend mediums such as graphite, charcoal or pastel. Artists use it to: At the art store, these blending tools can feel expensive for what they are, so in this tutorial, I’m going to […]

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]]> https://rapidfireart.com/2026/03/11/how-to-make-a-blending-stump-diy-drawing-tool/feed/ 0 How to Make DIY Models to Enhance Your Drawing Skills https://rapidfireart.com/2026/02/02/how-to-make-diy-models-to-enhance-your-drawing-skills/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-diy-models-to-enhance-your-drawing-skills https://rapidfireart.com/2026/02/02/how-to-make-diy-models-to-enhance-your-drawing-skills/#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:13:03 +0000 https://rapidfireart.com/?p=7899 Are you good at drawing facial features from the front or side but struggle with other angles? Today I’m going to share a quick and fun DIY method for making simple 3D models that you can move around to explore facial features from any angle. These are very rough models, just enough to help you […]

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]]> https://rapidfireart.com/2026/02/02/how-to-make-diy-models-to-enhance-your-drawing-skills/feed/ 0 How to Make a Kneaded Eraser | EASY https://rapidfireart.com/2020/05/28/how-to-make-a-kneaded-eraser-easy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-a-kneaded-eraser-easy https://rapidfireart.com/2020/05/28/how-to-make-a-kneaded-eraser-easy/#comments Thu, 28 May 2020 18:21:28 +0000 https://rapidfireart.com/?p=6402 This is my favorite type of eraser. It can be molded into any shape to erase even the tiniest detail in a drawing – you just need to dab and lift. No rubbing required. Kneaded erasers are quite affordable, but since we’re all in Covid-19 lockdown right now, you may not even be able to […]

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]]> https://rapidfireart.com/2020/05/28/how-to-make-a-kneaded-eraser-easy/feed/ 16 Inktober 2017 – My Submissions https://rapidfireart.com/2017/10/03/inktober-2017-my-submissions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inktober-2017-my-submissions https://rapidfireart.com/2017/10/03/inktober-2017-my-submissions/#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2017 17:08:04 +0000 http://rapidfireart.com/?p=5442 If you haven’t heard of Inktober, it’s a fun challenge started by Jake Parker, where you try to draw everyday in the month of October using ink! I decided to join in on the fun even though I’m most comfortable working with graphite. And I encourage you to join in as well! I think a great way […]

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]]> https://rapidfireart.com/2017/10/03/inktober-2017-my-submissions/feed/ 2 Beginner’s guide to graphite drawing pencils https://rapidfireart.com/2017/01/03/beginners-guide-to-graphite-drawing-pencils/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beginners-guide-to-graphite-drawing-pencils https://rapidfireart.com/2017/01/03/beginners-guide-to-graphite-drawing-pencils/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2017 22:05:05 +0000 http://rapidfireart.com/?p=3652 If you’re new to drawing with graphite and wondering what are the best drawing pencils you should be using, this guide is for you! In this guide, you will learn: What the numbers and letters on a pencil mean Which pencils you should use Which pencils are best for drawing portraits and pencils for sketching The reason […]

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]]> https://rapidfireart.com/2017/01/03/beginners-guide-to-graphite-drawing-pencils/feed/ 26 8 unique gifts for artists https://rapidfireart.com/2016/11/24/awesome-unique-gifts-for-artists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=awesome-unique-gifts-for-artists https://rapidfireart.com/2016/11/24/awesome-unique-gifts-for-artists/#respond Thu, 24 Nov 2016 14:18:17 +0000 http://rapidfireart.com/?p=3376 Need some art gift ideas for the visual artist in your life? Here’s my top 12 list of affordable, awesome and unique gifts for adult artists. Some of these things I have and love, while others are on my personal wishlist. 1. Wacom Bamboo Spark Transform any doodle or masterpiece from paper to digital ink […]

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]]> https://rapidfireart.com/2016/11/24/awesome-unique-gifts-for-artists/feed/ 0 How to make an artist website in 5 EASY steps https://rapidfireart.com/2016/09/09/how-to-make-an-artist-website/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-an-artist-website https://rapidfireart.com/2016/09/09/how-to-make-an-artist-website/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:37:18 +0000 http://rapidfireart.com/?p=3034 Want to set up an artist website without the headache? Follow my step by step guide and get your website up and running today! In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to sign up to a hosting provider and get your website up and running. I’m going to use tons of pictures for […]

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