Part 1 of How to Create A Better Composition of Art: The 7 Elements of Art
Determining an artwork’s composition is so important because it can greatly influence the overall aesthetic quality and impact of a piece. In this article, I go over important elements to consider when creating an artwork that will impact the composition.
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.
How to Quickly Improve Your Artwork In One Step
Making sure your values are correct is key to making your drawing look realistic.
Thoughts on the book, “Art & Fear”, by David Bayles and Ted Orland
Thoughts on the 1994 book, Art & Fear, by David Bayles and Ted Orland.
How to Match Colored Pencils to A Reference Photo
How to use the Colored Pencil Picker App to isolate colors from a reference photograph to match colored pencils.
“If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”