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For many people art is a just hobby while for others, it's how they make their living. No matter where you fall on the spectrum of making art, the desire to improve your artwork is common to all. The most common advice to improve always tends to be the same – just put in the … Continue reading 7 Ways to Improve Your Art
Many artists rely on some sort of photo reference to create their artwork and thanks to the internet there are more resources than ever before. While you can still work more traditionally from life or in-person subject matter, royalty-free reference photos allow those without the means, time, or access to take their own photos as … Continue reading 5 Things to Know About Reference Photos
Choosing the right coloured pencil for you can be a difficult and sometimes overwhelming task. With so many brands and lines within those brands, it can seem impossible to choose. Add to that the vast range in price points and varying opinions amongst artists using the medium, it's all a recipe for major confusion. Finding … Continue reading How to Pick Your Coloured Pencils
One of the most hotly debated aspects of creating colored pencil artwork surrounds what is the best paper to use. Some will even post in artist forums desperately seeking the answer to this question as if it was some sort of secret that everyone is keeping from them. The answer is not a simple one … Continue reading Choosing the Right Paper Type
For many artists, the process of making their art is fluid, intuitive, and even spontaneous. It can be as simple as picking some colours and letting the magic happen or if you're like the rest of us...there's a lot more planning needed to achieve your vision. Having a more structured approach to creating your art … Continue reading Why Having A Process is Important
