Today we’re going to talk about how to stretch paper for watercolor painting and the best ways to do it. For many artists, stretching paper is one of the most frustrating parts of preparing a work surface; what’s more, there are different methods that can be confusing. We’ll break down the only technique you really…
Did you know you can use watercolor pencils on canvas? You need to be aware of what type of canvas and primer works best. When I was asked “can you use watercolor pencils on canvas”, I ran some tests and what I found is that Watercolor pencils are a great tool for artists who want…
Learning how to draw a color wheel with colored pencils is really easy. I have broken down the steps below with some suggested tools to use. Below is also an example of a finished color wheel. I have broken down the steps even further below and provided some step by step diagrams. How to Draw…
Do you want to learn flower drawing or how to draw various types of flowers but are worried they’re just too hard to draw? Trust me, you can draw flowers. You just have to find some easy to draw flowers. I love making pencil drawings of flowers as they really test my ability to draw…
Whether you are an artist about to embark on a flight with your art supplies for the first time or flying long haul with kids and you need to keep them entertained you may be wondering, “Can you bring colored pencils on a plane?”. What about coloring books or crayons? The answer is yes, you…
I love to color, and I know you do too! It’s relaxing. But sometimes it feels like blending coloring pencils the proper way can get a little boring. That’s why I put together this blog post to satisfy the curious minds out there wondering what things you can use to blend your colored pencils with!…
Colored pencil layering and blending is a technique that can make your art look more realistic and 3-dimensional. If you are just getting started in this medium, it’s important to lay down the right colors for layering and blending. It may seem like an intimidating process at first but it is actually quite straightforward! In…
So you want to be an artist? Or you already consider yourself one, but are not sure if your idea of ‘what it means to be an artist’ is outdated an outdated one. With time, all things change and so it is true for the nature of art and what it means to call oneself…
Once you have laid down your paintbrush and palette, it is time to price your masterpiece. Creating a sensible price structure is essential to a thriving art career. For emerging artists, this may seem an intimidating step; however, there are several guidelines to follow when pricing your art so that it sells. To help you…
Colored pencils are a favorite among artists for their bright and vibrant colors. However, because some pencil brands have an expiration date printed on the packaging that indicates when the pencil should be discarded it makes many people ask how long do colored pencils last. The truth is while there may be an expiration on…
In this article, I’ll cover topics related to how to use charcoal sticks for drawing such as, How do you start a charcoal drawing? What tools are needed for charcoal drawing? Can you erase a charcoal drawing? And so on. This is meant to be an introduction to working with charcoal sticks for drawing. I love…
Learning to draw a still life using charcoal is the basis for most types of art which is why in this tutorial we’ll look at some simple steps that will help you get started with your own art project. Please continue reading below if you want to learn more! Preparation Hands, fingers, arms and face…