Drawing Workshop Resources

STUDENT RESOURCES

Thanks for joining the Drawing workshop with David Bongiorno. We hope you left feeling inspired and more confident in your drawing practice. This page shares some helpful resources to continue your creative development – tools, references and inspiration to keep you drawing long after the workshop ends.

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DAVID BONGIORNO

If you want to keep up to date with David’s arts practice and workshop opportuities that he coordinates, check out his website:

And if you want to contact him with questions or wanting feedback, email him – david@davidbongiornoart.com

DRAWING REFERENCE SITES

Use these websites to find high-quality reference photos for drawing practice:

Line of Action – Figure drawing, hands, expressions, animals and more. Includes timed practice sessions.

QuickPoses – Gesture drawing practice with time limits and categories.

JustSketchMe – Online pose reference tool.

COMMUNITIES AND INSPIRATION

Urban Sketchers – A global collective encouraging drawing from life – in public places or indoors. Their community, local meetups and shared work offer ongoing motivation.

DeviantArt – One of the oldest and largest art-sharing platforms, hosting millions of artworks by amateur and professional artists alike. Great for inspiration, but users should remain mindful of copyright when reusing images.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

If you’re looking to keep learning through books, here are a few classics that you can look for online and in second-hand book stores. Copy-and-paste the book title and huint around to see who has them in stock and at the best price:

  • Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards
  • Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson
  • The Natural Way to Draw by Kimon Nicolaïdes
  • Figure Drawing: Design and Invention by Michael Hampton
  • Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters by Robert Beverly Hale

CLASSIC ORDER OF LIGHT

Below is the image David shared illustrating the Classic or of Light. You can right-click to download and save the image, or click here for a slightly better quality image to download and save.

Classic Order of Llight

TIPS FOR CONTINUED PRACTICE

  • Draw daily – even just for 10 minutes. Keep a sketchbook and make it a habit.
  • Set simple challenges – like drawing the same object from different angles.
  • Use a timer – Try gesture drawing or quick still life sketches in 1-5 minute bursts.
  • Practice observation – Focus on looking more than drawing. Look for shapes, angles, and light.

RECIPES

This is the orange-almond cake recipe and click here for the almond biscuit recipe. Enjoy x

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