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Must-Have Artist Gift Guide 2022

November 8, 2022November 9, 2022Leave a comment

The holiday season is upon us! I have a NEW list of awesome products that made the cut for my Artist Gift Guide for 2022! If you're anything like me, you probably already have more art supplies than you could possibly use in a lifetime. Is it really so bad to surround yourself with things … Continue reading Must-Have Artist Gift Guide 2022

CPM Jellyfish Workshop

July 14, 2022August 16, 2022Leave a comment

Sometimes I feel like I'm on a personal mission to see just how many mediums I can mix with colored pencil successfully. While the medium doesn't need to be mixed with others to look great it's just something I frankly enjoy doing for a multitude of reasons. I was invited back again this year as … Continue reading CPM Jellyfish Workshop

7 Ways to Improve Your Art

June 19, 2022August 11, 2022Leave a comment

For many people art is a just hobby while for others, it's how they make their living. No matter where you fall on the spectrum of making art, the desire to improve your artwork is common to all. The most common advice to improve always tends to be the same – just put in the … Continue reading 7 Ways to Improve Your Art

5 Things to Know About Reference Photos

April 26, 2022August 12, 2022Leave a comment

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 as … Continue reading 5 Things to Know About Reference Photos

Choosing the Right Paper Type

February 20, 2022October 27, 20221 Comment

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

Why Having A Process is Important

January 28, 2022October 27, 20222 Comments

For many artists, the process of making their art is fluid, intuitive, and even spontaneous. It can be as simple as picking some colours and letting the magic happen or if you're like the rest of us...there's a lot more planning needed to achieve your vision. Having a more structured approach to creating your art … Continue reading Why Having A Process is Important

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I’m a Canadian artist and designer specializing in coloured pencil and mixed media. When I’m not creating art, I love helping other artists by sharing tips and tricks that have helped me. You can find me on all of my social channels @barbsotiart or check out my past Q&A articles for COLORED PENCIL Magazine or my co-hosting appearances on the Sharpened Artist Colored Pencil Podcast.
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