Part 4: Seeing Color Differently: Chevreul’s Impact on Art
In this post, I take a closer look at Michel Eugène Chevreul’s ideas about color and why they are still useful for artists today. I walk through concepts like afterimages, simultaneous contrast, warm and cool color relationships, and how color affects mood, using well-known paintings as examples. I also share simple, practical ways artists can apply these ideas in their own work without getting overwhelmed by theory.
5 Unexpected Things I Learned as an Artist in 2024 – And My Biggest Takeaways
As I step into the new year, I’m reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and how I’m adjusting my approach moving forward. In this blog, I’m sharing five key lessons from last year—insights that have helped me grow as an artist and might inspire you on your own creative journey.
Pastel Progress: 5 Honest Lessons from My Artistic Journey
When I first started using soft pastels, I had no idea how much I’d learn—not just about technique, but about the process of growing as an artist. In this post, I’m sharing a few key lessons that have helped me along the way. Whether you’re new to pastels or just looking for inspiration, I hope these reflections encourage you to keep going.
5 Tips for Using Colored Pencils on Clairfontaine Pastelmat
Clairefontaine Pastelmat is an amazing surface to use with colored pencils, but some artists struggle with knowing how to use it to their advantage. Here are 5 tips for making the most out of Pastelmat.
5 Methods for Creating Backgrounds in Colored Pencil Pieces
Backgrounds in colored pencil artworks can be daunting, but they really add to a piece. Here are four different methods to try to help you up your background game.
How to Correct Mistakes when Using Colored Pencils
Colored pencils can be hard to erase! Making a mistake when using them doesn’t have to mean you trash your piece. Here are four pre-mistake strategies and three post-mistake triages.
Should I Use Wax or Oil-Based Colored Pencils?
Should you use wax or oil-based colored pencils? In Part 2, I discuss the positives and negatives of oil-based pencils.
Should I Use Wax or Oil-Based Colored Pencils?
Should you use wax or oil-based colored pencils? In Part 1 I discuss the positives and negatives of wax-based pencils.
“If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”