As artists, we’ve all had moments of self-doubt. Sometimes that doubt can be so consuming that it causes you to stop creating altogether. While it’s normal to feel have moments of uncertainty, being in a perpetual state of creative paralysis is a whole other thing. If you’re having trouble staying motivated with your art, there … Continue reading Staying Motivated
Hey Everyone! October was Art Supply Christmas at my house with an influx of packages containing all the little items that make my heart so very happy. With an almost two week vacation and some other commitments, however, *cough cough Inktober* Someone had to wait their turn to be tested out and sadly it was this … Continue reading Artsnacks October Box Review
Hey Everyone! I recently did an interview on the Sharpened Artist Podcast with John Middick and Lisa Clough of Lachri Fine Art. The interview aired today and was so much fun! Many of you who have been following me here might not know how I got started with colored pencil or writing for Colored Pencil … Continue reading Sharpened Artist Podcast Interview
Hey Everyone! I have some exciting news to share with about a project I've been working over the last month. I partnered with American art supply store chain Jerry's Artarama and COLORED PENCIL Magazine to create a mixed media demo using products from the SoHo Urban Artist line of products. These products are available exclusively … Continue reading SoHo Urban Artist Project
Hey Everyone! October is fast approaching and with that Inktober! For those of you unfamiliar, Inktober was created by Illustrator Jake Parker 9 years ago as a 31-day challenge to improve his inking skills. It since has grown exponentially popular on Instagram with worldwide participation. In this month's Artsnacks box I received not one, but … Continue reading ARTSNACKS SEPTEMBER BOX REVIEW
Some things are meant to be experienced with your own eyes. That should probably go without saying, but in a world where everything is at the tip of our Googling fingers, it's easier said than done. The Google Arts & Culture app even allows you to do virtual tours of many notable museums so hey, … Continue reading Why You Should Always See Art In Person
