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 … Continue reading 5 Things to Know About Reference Photos
Water-soluble pencils are a fun and dynamic way to create unique effects in your artwork using a single medium. Caran D'Ache's offering in this product space is the Museum Aquarelle Watercolour Pencils. While not an entry-level product based on price alone, the company's products are known to be worth every penny. I have long been … Continue reading Museum Aquarelle Pencils Review
In the last decade our lives have become increasingly more digital. The pandemic alone forced many artists to reconfigure their in-person workshops and classes to social media and online platforms. In this rush to learn and become proficient in online-based technology, there's an important fundamental that's not always prioritized – cyber security. If not taken … Continue reading 5 Ways to Stay Safe Online
Choosing the right 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 the … Continue reading How to Pick Your Coloured Pencils
When you are running any kind of business it's important to periodically stop and assess what is working for you and what is not. I recently put my Patreon account on a permanent hiatus and I want to share with you why I did, what I learned, and what you should consider if you want … Continue reading Why I Left Patreon
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
