by JenniferMorrisonArt | Jul 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Today, I thought I would share a little bit of my backstory and my progression as an artist. And, tell you about my favorite teachers, tutorials, and books that helped me along the way. Never stop learning! I started drawing in December of 2014. For the...
by JenniferMorrisonArt | Jul 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
In an attempt to find a great tip for a beginner, I decided to look through some of my very first drawings in hopes that it would jog my memory and help me think of some things that I found helpful at that time. And I found it! This is a tip that I would only...
by JenniferMorrisonArt | Jul 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
I spend a lot of time deciding what to draw next. I love perusing through reference images on Pixabay and Adobe Stock. I look at images on Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration.I study every growing thing I pass in my yard or on a walk. When I am...
by JenniferMorrisonArt | Jun 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Cleaning up the edges of your work can make a big difference in how refined and professional your drawing appears. This is actually one of my personal pet peeves- I hate messy edges on my drawings! Look at the example of this red sphere. Notice the difference...
by JenniferMorrisonArt | Jun 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
You have heard this before- colored pencil is a SLOW medium. Most of my drawings take between 5 and 15 hours. And, when I try to hurry to get something finished, I am nearly always disappointed with the results. I am much happier in the end when I...
by JenniferMorrisonArt | Jun 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
It is all about value! Your colors can be all wrong but if your values are correct, your drawing can still look good. This took me a long time to understand, so I am going to explain it the way it makes the most sense to me. Value relative lightness...
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