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Category: Art Student Advice

You’ve Graduated Art School, Now What?

May 17, 2016December 30, 2020Leave a comment

You’ve finally graduated. After countless all nighters and years of creatively giving it all you've got, you’ve reached the finish line. Leaving the safety of art school may seem scary but you don’t have to become a stereotypical “starving artist”. While you may not become an overnight success, having a plan and working towards it is … Continue reading You’ve Graduated Art School, Now What?

The Good Thing About Bad Critiques

April 5, 2016June 28, 20166 Comments

Criticism is a hard thing to take, especially when you aren't used to getting it. Art School for some, will be the first place they will experience a true critique of their artwork. This can be a dreaded experience or a giant ego boost depending on how it goes. There are a few things to … Continue reading The Good Thing About Bad Critiques

ART SCHOOL SURVIVAL TIPS

March 8, 2016December 29, 20166 Comments

There are a lot of balls to juggle when you start art school. It can be overwhelming, challenging and awesome all at the same time. I was lucky enough to get some good advice along the way that helped make my college experience run a little smoother. Here are 5 organizational tips to help you … Continue reading ART SCHOOL SURVIVAL TIPS

Art Student on a Budget

February 9, 2016December 29, 20166 Comments

Learning how to budget your money before you start your college education is more important than you may think. Whether you have government student loans, saved the money yourself or have an education fund from your parents, it's equally important to learn this skill. It can be tempting to go on a bit of a … Continue reading Art Student on a Budget

College Entry Portfolio Tips

January 12, 2016December 29, 20164 Comments

You’ve interviewed, researched and stalked potential art schools and finally picked a few if not THE candidate….now what? Brace yourself for the formal entry process which requires A LOT of forms, your transcripts from high school, an interview and or essay, rights to your first born child (not actually) and most importantly, your portfolio. This … Continue reading College Entry Portfolio Tips

Choosing The Right Art College For You

November 9, 2015April 5, 20166 Comments

I’ll admit, the school I chose was one I had always had my eye on so this wasn’t a long process for me. Let’s be real honest here for a minute though……art school IS NOT cheap. So if you’re spending the hard-earned money your parents saved up for you or you’re taking out government loans….you better … Continue reading Choosing The Right Art College For You

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It’s been a very busy May working on a bunch of projects in the works. Unfortunately, that also meant not having a lot of time to create art. A little sketchbook mixed media piece I did the other day. ☺️ The weather is finally turning around and the grass is getting greener. What do you like most about spring? Some days you wake up inspired to draw. Today I decided to create this piece of my dog @camaro_theshiba from a photo I took a few months ago. The light was perfect and the snow sprinkles on his face just made the whole scene feel magical. ❄️ Something about drawing and painting oranges makes me think of summer. 😊 I don’t know about you but I’m ready for warmer weather. 🍊☀️ Just a little skull in a sketchbook. 🙂💀 I wanted to explore using different colours on a coloured background to study value and shape. This sketchbook is roughly 8x8 and is the perfect size for me to do a decent sized exploration without feeling too overwhelmed by the size. Did you know that you are 42% more likely to reach a goal if you write it down? Today is International Women’s Day, and while much has been done over the years to fight for the equality of women, there are still places in the world where this is still not the case. I feel very fortunate as a woman living in Canada to have the rights and the freedoms that I do and I wish this gift for every woman on this planet. I teased a small portion of this image a little while ago and now I’m happy to share the full thing. Today’s #marchmeetthemaker prompt is three things. The three drawings in this post were all created with coloured pencil and a different medium.

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