Are You Using the Correct Colour Space?
You may be familiar with the terms CMYK or RGB when it comes to colour spaces, but do you know
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7 Ways to Improve Your Art
For many people art is a just hobby while for others, it’s how they make their living. No matter where
5 Things to Know About Reference Photos
Many artists rely on some sort of photo reference to create their artwork and thanks to the internet there are
How to Pick Your Coloured Pencils
Choosing the right coloured pencil for you can be a difficult and sometimes overwhelming task. With so many brands and
Choosing the Right Paper Type
One of the most hotly debated aspects of creating colored pencil artwork surrounds what is the best paper to use.
Why Having A Process is Important
For many artists, the process of making their art is fluid, intuitive, and even spontaneous. It can be as simple
Ways to Improve Your Creativity
Creativity is something that most people assume comes naturally to artists. Many would be surprised to learn however that being
Why I Create Colour Charts
Colour charts are an important tool that I use in my art practice. For many, this can be a seemingly
7 Helpful Tips for Selling at an Artist Market
September 10, 2023
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Artist markets are a popular way to sell your artwork and connect with your audience in real-time. I recently participated in my first artist market
Strathmore Stretched Canvas Review
August 8, 2023
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Everyone stop what you’re doing….artist brand Strathmore, most popularly known for their wide section of student, artist, and professional grade papers, now makes canvases! When
Milan Art Mastery Program Section One Review
July 30, 2023
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In April of this year, I decided to expand my creative potential by signing up for the Milan Art Institute Mastery Program. If you’re reading
My Battle with Vestibular Migraine
May 29, 2023
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Every day, an estimated 10% of the world’s population has to deal with the pain and frustration of living with a neurological disease called Migraine.
5 Rookie Mistakes When Taking Commissions
May 14, 2023
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Taking commission artwork requests is not a new concept when it comes to being an artist. In fact, for some, it can be an extremely
Milan Art Mastery Program Review Part 1
April 11, 2023
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Being an artist is a lifelong learning experience. If at any point you think you know everything there is to know, honestly you’re probably wrong.
Hey, I'm Barb!
I’m a Canadian artist and designer specializing in coloured pencil and mixed media. When I’m not creating art, I love helping other artists by sharing tips and tricks that have helped me. You can find me on all of my social channels @barbsotiart or check out my past Q&A articles for COLORED PENCIL Magazine or my co-hosting appearances on the Sharpened Artist Colored Pencil Podcast.
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