How to Sell My Art – A Beginner’s Guide

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If you clicked on this article to read, you are probably thinking about selling your artwork but just don’t know how to go about it. Are galleries or shops the right way? Online? Art shows or sales? And what about promotion? Website, social media etc.? Yes, all of the above are options! I know, I … Read more

What is the Color Wheel and Color Theory

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Most artists know about this term – color theory – and what it means, or they couldn’t very effectively create a successful piece of art. However, if you’re just starting out or only draw in graphite but want to branch out into the world of color, you may have wondered, what is the color wheel? and … Read more

Adult Coloring Benefits Plus 6 Books

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The adult coloring craze! According to Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coloring_book, 2012 and 2013 was when adult coloring books began to be successful. But it would be 3 years later that their popularity just exploded! And believe it or not, yours truly even published a coloring book in 2012 just before it became popular titled, “Coloring for the Joy … Read more

5 Drawing Tools to Have to Draw Your Best

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Whether you are drawing with graphite or colored pencils, there are tools that can make your drawing sessions go more smoothly. But what are those tools and where can you get them? This article assumes you already have the essentials—pencils, paper, blending stumps etc. What this article will discuss is 5 best drawing tools you … Read more

When is an Artwork Finished? – How to Know

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So you’ve been working days, weeks or even a month or more on a painting or art piece. You’ve been on the journey awhile and may be asking yourself, “When do I stop?” When can you an artwork is finished? The simple answer is when you say it is! And this article will help you … Read more

What Not to Say to an Artist

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The work of an artist is hard work. Whether we create for representation, shows, commissions, teaching, etc., it’s work! Often, we’re recognized for it with lots of positivity for which we are grateful. It is our mission to please the viewer after all. And we work very hard to do just that. But, we have … Read more

5 Ways to Learn to Draw – Methods of Drawing

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People tend to think of drawing as something mysterious—that it takes a special “eye”. The truth is yes, it takes a special eye, but if you’re a patient person with a strong desire to learn to draw, you do have that special eye. Really!! Your next question may be, “but how do I get started … Read more

Paint Solvent-free–With Water Mixable Oil Paint

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By now, it’s likely you have heard of water mixable oil paint. And even if you haven’t, I’m guessing you would like to find out more about it and do not enjoy the thought of using solvents to paint with or clean the brushes. If so, I can relate because although I loved oil painting … Read more

Crayola Twistables Never Need Sharpening!

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Coloring Enthusiasts! Love to color or do colored pencil artwork but just dread all the necessary sharpening that needs to be done? Maybe having to sharpen deters you enough that you just avoid using colored pencils altogether. Well, have you heard of Crayola Twistables? It’s surprising how many people don’t know about them! Allow me … Read more

3 Easy Ways to do Backgrounds in Colored Pencil Drawings

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You have drawn a beautiful colored pencil picture and now it needs some kind of background. It should enhance but not detract from your well-rendered subject. You want color but don’t relish the thought of creating an entire background by drawing it on with the pencil. If you tend to get stuck thinking about how … Read more