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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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