I have often spoken about the importance of keeping a sketchbook and the more that I spend time on mine, the more I feel stronger about this. There's a freedom that a sketchbook allows you that the sometimes pristine blank sheet of paper or canvas doesn't. Sketchbooks, by nature, aren't meant to be on display. It's … Continue reading April Art Challenge
Hey Everyone, I have officially finished all 31 days of this year's Inktober challenge and man was it quite the ride! You never realize how much you're capable of until you decide to do way too much. I really felt like I hit my stride in the second half of the challenge and incorporated a lot … Continue reading Inktober Part 2
Hey Everyone! October has been a crazy busy month, so my apologies for the lack of blog posts. I decided to take on the Inktober challenge this year on top of my regular schedule for my Canada 150 series, Colored Pencil Magazine article and some commission work as well. (As I'm writing this I'm now questioning … Continue reading Inktober Part 1
Working to perfect your skills as an artist is a challenge. Trying to find a way to do that on your own with challenging subject matter, the support of a group of international artists of all skill levels and for FREE... is quite another. The COLORED PENCIL Magazine monthly challenge has been a significant part … Continue reading Even Good Things Must Come to an End
Hey Everyone! As some of you may know, the last couple of years I have been doing a 30 Day Art Challenge in the month of September. Unfortunately, this year I chose not to do it in favour of working on other big projects. I thought it was important to share with you, though, what … Continue reading Setting up Your Own 30 Day Challenge
Hey Everyone, I have some great news to share! My entry for the January 2016 Colored Pencil Magazine Art Challenge, was given an Honorable Mention in the Advanced category. There were many amazing entries this time around so I'm very grateful to have been counted among those who were given recognition. My plan for my entry … Continue reading Colored Pencil Magazine Honorable Mention
