Author Archives: Editor

I recently finished a cast drawing of Michelangelo’s  Ear of David. In the previous cast drawing I made which was Michelangelo’s Lips of David, I worked rather quickly. This time I decided to take my time and really study the … Continue reading →

I have been wanting to start painting again on a regular basis but seem to haven’t been able to do it. I work as a medical illustrator during the day in my illustration studio. Once I get enough illustration work … Continue reading →

Throughout my career as a professional artist and even before, I really enjoyed making caricatures. Sometimes I make them and send them to friends in the form of a card or just as a way to make them smile. There … Continue reading →

Sign up today to study Drawing and Painting with Michael A. Cooley at: Cooley Studios In Columbus Ohio!!!  Art Classes are offered:  3 times per day, 1 class a week. Each class lasts 3 hours per session for 6 consecutive … Continue reading →

At times it is difficult for me to post assignments I’m working on because of my schedule. By day, I’m working on medical illustration assignments. You never know what will come in and that keeps things fresh. Sometimes I am asked … Continue reading →

Just before the Christmas Holiday, I was commissioned by one of my medicolegal clients to make portraits of his children. He and his wife wanted one of each of their four children, done in graphite.       take care, … Continue reading →

Its been awhile since my last portrait drawing. I decided to make a self portrait of one of my favorite pictures. Its me at 5 years of age. This drawing was done using graphite pencil HB, 2B and 4B for … Continue reading →

I have been working on another Bargue drawing for my independent classical art study. This is a copy of a the Bargue drawing, Macus Brutus. I have one more Lithographic drawing to copy and then on to drawing plaster casts … Continue reading →

  Its been over twenty years since I regularly made figure drawings. Needless to say, I felt pretty rusty but as I began sketching, I felt a sense of relaxation returning. Im not where I want to be but I … Continue reading →

Proficiency comes after successfully completing numerous linear Bargue drawings. It is now time to work on light, form and value.  Making the Munsell grayscale chart is a great way to understand value, shading, and develop a soft touch. The next exercises … Continue reading →