When an artist is asking themself “Should I quit being an artist” they already know the answer, and the answer is usually “No!”. They do not want to quit, they are looking for reasons to continue and that is what I will give you here. What an artist is looking for when asking this question…
Over the years, I’ve probably spent hundreds, if not close to a thousand dollars, collecting a huge range of Copic markers. Sadly, I threw many away before learning they could be refilled quite cheaply compared to purchasing a new replacement marker. If only someone had shown me how to refill Copic markers, including the Copic…
Before we get into what Sakura Pigma Micron pens are, let us go into the background of not only the pen but the Sakura company that manufactures these fantastic pens. The History of the Sakura Pigma Micron pen Sakura’s involvement in drawing materials began in 1921 when Sakura developed a crayon. The company was disappointed…
In this post, we will explore some great Posca art ideas that go beyond the usual rocks and shoes. We will be looking for things to do with Posca pens, such as customizing jackets, shoes, surfboards, mugs, lampshades and much much more, as we cover over 20 Posca Pen Art Ideas! Here’s some Posca Art…
Copic markers can last anywhere from a few months (for heavy professional users) to 18 months for casual users. Other things that can reduce or increase the marker’s duration are: Copic Marker Capacity – Different types of Copic markers have varying ink capacities. For example, Copic Classic holds 2.5 ml, Sketch holds 1.8 ml, and…
A giclee print is a special kind of art print. It’s a high-quality copy of an original painting created digitally. These prints are made with a special inkjet printer that uses long-lasting pigment inks, not dyes. Pigment inks can stay bright for over 200 years (lightfastness), unlike dye inks that fade much faster, lasting only…
As a graphic designer or artist, however careful you are with your work, there will always be occasions when you get ink on your skin. When I first started working with Copic markers my first thought was “Are Copic markers safe on skin?”. In the past this could have been a problem as in those…
The main way to get permission to sell fan art is to obtain a license from the copyright holder. This is called Getting Permission to sell fan art. Below I will detail how to get permission to sell fan art. How to get permission to sell fan art – Get a License How do I…
As a colorblind artist (yes there is such a thing), the main issue I struggle with is skin tones. Luckily Copic have a wide range of markers with skin tones, grouped by numbers below from light to dark to choose from: 0 = Clear Blender Marker, E00 = Skin White, E04 = Lipstick Natural, E000…
If you wanted to know what type of paintings sell best on Etsy, then they are watercolors of pets and animals in the sub $50 price range with an average size of 8×10 inches. With dogs being the most popular. What type of paintings sell best on Etsy The sales figures, customer ratings and popularity…
In this post I will take you through not only all the art prizes that you can win as an emerging and unknown artist, but I will explain my own personal journey detailing what I did wrong so that you do not make the same mistakes I did. I will also providing suggestions on what…
Sharpies such as Sharpie Fine Point markers are generally non-toxic and these days they are xylene free. Sharpies are safe to use on skin. Sharpies won’t even give you cancer so relax. If you are using King Size Sharpies, Magnum Sharpies or Touch-Up Sharpies then do not risk using these on your or anyone else’s skin as there…