HIDI Guides

How I Did It Guides or HIDI for short are produced by Art-Marco as Free Downloads for beginners. They are designed to provide hints and tips of the problems and developmental skills required to improve your art.

Line and Wash of Croft Castle HIDI Guide 3

I want to paint this. Where do I start?HIDI GUIDE 3 - Line & Wash 1

This is not merely a repetition of theory; it is a guide to my approach. I mention artists whose work has impacted me because they possess that special quality. It's the quality every artist aims for. People appreciate their work, but why?

Mark East

Jun 411 min read

Kingfisher Bird Pastel HIDI GUIDE 5 Working with Pastels

Learn how to create a stunning pastel kingfisher drawing in this detailed “Kingfisher Bird Pastel HIDI Guide 5 ” This step-by-step guide covers the materials you’ll need, blending techniques, and expert tips to bring bright bird colours to life in pastel art. Follow each stage working with pastels from building the eye to feather details and finishing touches. Some of the products you will be using are Faber-Castell Pastel Pencils, Cassart Pastel, Zestit and Clairefontaine Pa

Mark East

Jan 317 min read

HIDI Guides

I want to paint this. Where do I start?HIDI GUIDE 3 - Line & Wash 1

Kingfisher Bird Pastel HIDI GUIDE 5 Working with Pastels

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