10 Tips to Tackle Imposter Syndrome
Most artists struggle with feelings of self-doubt or imposter syndrome. Here are 10 tips on how to give those feelings the boot.
What Is Artist Imposter Syndrome and What Are the Causes?
Quite a few artists say they struggle with imposter syndrome. This blog tackles the definition and the possible causes.
Part 2- How to Make Prints of Your Artwork: Post-Processing & Printing
Finding easy-to-follow directions on how to create prints of your artwork online is not easy. In this article, I tell you how to clean up the scanned image and tell you where you can get prints made.
Part 1- How to Make Prints of Your Artwork: Scanning
Finding easy-to-follow directions on how to create prints of your artwork is not easy. In this article, I remedy that. I tell you how to scan your image. In the next blog I’ll tell you how to clean it up, and tell you where you can get prints made.
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.
“If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”