Materials: Bee Paper Company 100% Cotton 200gsm (90lb) Watercolor Paper Koi Watercolors Pocket Field Sketch Box Creative Mark Ebony Splendor Brushes Pigma Micron 01 Sepia Sakura Gelly Roll 08 White Pen I just uploaded my first youtube video! In it, I explain that I did this painting for someone’s birthday and a little bit of […]
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Book Review: The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards
Hello, Friends! It’s time to dive into another book. This one’s a classic! Everyone knows The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. I’ve had this book for a while, but I never actually did all the exercises, in order, cover to cover, until now. Here’s what I found: […]
Art Studio Inspiration: Plants and Wood Edition
I’ve had the luxury of commandeering part of my apartment’s sunroom for an “art studio,” which has plenty of natural light and quickly became my favorite space. It’s currently made up of a Ponderosa glass topped table (which I bought to utilize as a light table, a glass paint palette, and a drafting table), some […]
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Book Review: Sketchbook Confidential: Secrets from the private sketches of over 40 master artists
I love (love!) looking at the sketchbooks of artists, almost more than looking at the finished works themselves. So, when I saw this book and recognized some of the artists on its list, I ordered it and waited impatiently. Sketchbook Confidential did not disappoint. I was also happy to discover many great artists that I […]
Overcoming the Hesitant Artist
Do you call yourself an artist? Are you a little hesitant? Maybe even, reluctant? Look around and you’ll find that many (dare I say, most?) people start out as hesitant artists. They’re uncertain or lack confidence. Cue the self-doubt: “Maybe, I’m not actually meant to be an artist? Where’s my burning desire to create every […]
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Book Review: The Creative License by Danny Gregory
Though I’ve never met him, Danny Gregory isn’t a stranger to me. I had come across his works of visual journaling a few times prior and was later given The Creative License by someone very special. During that time, many years ago, my creative-self was at an all-time low and they hoped this book would […]
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5 Books for the Beginner (or Restarting) Artist
Sometimes we just need a kick-start in the right direction. Although the intention was always there, it’s been a while since I’ve drawn seriously. As such, I’ve decided to reboot! It’s helpful to get back to basics after a long period of not creating (or even during a really tough art block). What better way to begin than […]