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
Hey Everyone! This year is coming to a close and with that, my final Artsnacks box review for 2018. It's been an awesome year of getting these boxes, trying new things with different products and most of all challenging myself to create drawings with products and colors I may not have normally put together. Whether … Continue reading Artsnacks December Review
If there's any singular joy in this world as an artist, it's trying out new art supplies every month. Whoever originally thought of the making a monthly art supply subscription service is a certified genius. You may think that's a pretty lofty statement, but I believe it's the darn truth. An unexpected but pleasant benefit of these … Continue reading ARTSNACKS MAY BOX REVIEW
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! My latest piece "Aqueous" will be on display and for sale at the second annual People's Portrait Prize Show at cSPACE King Edward here in Calgary, Alberta. Last year's show yielded some of the most incredible talents this city has to offer, and this year will undoubtedly be no different. This piece is a … Continue reading See “Aqueous” at the People’s Portrait Prize Show
I recently decided to put my art supply obsession to good use and invested in an art supply box subscription. There are many great ones out there but unfortunately, some don’t deliver to Canada so that narrowed down my options to the ones that were available internationally. I decided to go with Artsnacks based on … Continue reading Artsnacks February 2018 Box Review
