As someone who works with colored pencils on a daily basis, I’m always interested in finding new materials and techniques to improve my work. I […]
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5 Benefits of Working on an Easel (and a few recommendations)
Ok, so why use an easel instead of just drawing on your desk? There are many advantages to working on an easel. I’m going to […]
My Eight “Communication Commandments” for Artists
I wish I there was a “communications for artists” class when I went to college. There were a handful of instances over the last six […]
5 of my favorite (free) sources for work background noise
I love playing movies in the background while I’m drawing. It keeps me at my desk so I draw longer. But I’ve also found that […]
How to save money on art supplies
With the holidays approaching fast, I thought that it would be appropriate to make a post about how to spend your hard-earned money wisely on […]
Commissions?!? The quick rundown of 5 things you NEED to do before considering commissions.
Commissions involve the exchange of money for artwork (this can be physical or digital). Prior to accepting commissions, you need to know what you’re getting […]
How to Improve Your Skills as an Artist
About once a week, I’ll get a message from someone who wants advice on how to improve their drawing skills. And I’ll typically reply with […]
5 Tips for Drawing on Black Paper
So maybe you want to give black paper a try. I think that’s great! Most art stores carry either Strathmore 400 Series Artagain Pad (9”x12”, […]
My Top 5 Drawing Supplies
Nothing really makes you evaluate your favorite go-to art supplies quite like the process of moving. For the past three weeks, I was in extreme […]
5 Tips to Become a (More) Efficient Artist
This week’s post is a short-ish one of just small tidbits of advice I’ve tried to keep in mind while I work. Don’t need to […]