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AFMAT Long Point Sharpener Review

February 15, 2021Leave a comment

The quest for the perfect long point sharpener – where does it end?! With so many products to choose from, this task on a good day can be challenging. The price point varies greatly as well as the options available. Electric or Manual? Battery-operated or plug-in? Hand-held or desktop? This review may not give you … Continue reading AFMAT Long Point Sharpener Review

Derwent Inktense Paper Review

January 23, 2021Leave a comment

One of the most common questions asked by beginner colored pencil artists in Facebook forums revolves around what pencils to buy and also what paper to pair it with. Recently I did a review of one of Derwent's latest addition to their product line - Lightfast paper. Fans of the Lightfast and INKTENSE colored pencils … Continue reading Derwent Inktense Paper Review

Derwent Lightfast Review

October 25, 2020December 30, 20201 Comment

Derwent is continuing to position themselves as front runners in the colored pencil world with their latest addition to their product line. Fans of the Lightfast and INKTENSE colored pencils can now pair their favorite with a specially designed paper formulated to perform with each respective product. One of the most common questions asked by … Continue reading Derwent Lightfast Review

Does Slice Make the Cut?

September 27, 2020December 30, 2020Leave a comment

Slice has been gaining a lot of popularity in the colored pencil world lately, especially with pet portrait artists. The ceramic blades are a safer and innovative alternative to the traditional X-Acto brand knives that are commonly used for creating texture in animal fur and human hair. One of the many advantages of this tool … Continue reading Does Slice Make the Cut?

Cezanne Watercolor Pencils Review

May 18, 2020December 30, 20202 Comments

Cezanne by Creative Mark, previously known as P. Cezanne, is continuing to take on the colored pencil landscape with their newest line of watercolor pencils. I really enjoyed their traditional colored pencil line so it piqued my interest to see that they now have a watercolor pencil line. I'm a big fan of using watercolor … Continue reading Cezanne Watercolor Pencils Review

Goldfaber vs Polychromos

May 11, 2020December 30, 20203 Comments

One of the most beloved brands in the colored pencil world is easily Faber-Castell. With a reputation dating back to 1761 in Stein, Germany, they are assuredly experts in their ability to craft a pencil worthy of the most discerning of artists. The company released the newest edition to their colored pencil collection, Goldfaber, in … Continue reading Goldfaber vs Polychromos

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This is the normal state of my drawing desk. Actually that’s a lie. This is still a cleaner version of the normal state of my drawing desk. 😂
I want to share with you today a little bit about beliefs and values.
Today’s #marchmeetthemaker post is about style. One of things most artists strive to have is a unique and defined style that identifies their art. All the greats have it. You only need to see the work and nothing else about it to know who created it.
Hello! In honour of #MarchMeetTheMaker, I thought that I would take this time to introduce myself to those of you who may be new to following me and my artwork. I also wanted to share a little about me and what inspires my art.
Today is the last day to share your travel art in the #travelthruart challenge!
You only need to look someone in their eyes to see what they are truly feeling. This diptych is about how things can seemingly be fine on the outside, but if you look deeper, you can see what’s going on underneath. I think everyone is putting on a brave face some of the time. Sometimes it’s for privacy, other times because they don’t know how to process the feelings they are having. Whatever the reason it’s always personal and unique to that person.

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