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How to Make Art Prints at Home

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I’ve been selling my wildlife art for years, and when it comes to making art prints, I’ve always chosen to bulk print my work through a commercial print shop. It’s worked well for me, but I’ll admit I don’t have tons of experience printing from home. Lately, I’ve been exploring …

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QR Codes For Artists: Pros and Cons

QR Codes for Artists Pros and Cons

QR codes are popping up everywhere, and many artists wonder if they’re a smart way to sell art. The truth? They can help you reach buyers online, but they also risk driving customers away from buying in person. Here’s a quick look at the pros and cons so you can …

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85 Pencil Drawings of Animals

'Family Life' A pencil drawing of a family of elephants by Kevin Hayler

Hi, I’m Kevin Hayler. I’ve spent over 20 years drawing wildlife using just pencils and paper. Along the way, I’ve seen amazing places and incredible animals, and I’ve tried to capture them in as much detail and character as I can. This is a collection of 85 of my pencil …

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Art Business Checklist: Are You Prepared?

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Dreaming of turning your creative hobby into a real art business? It’s an exciting leap, but let’s be real, it takes more than just talent to pull it off. That’s why I’ve put together this ultimate Art Business Checklist to help you figure out exactly how to start an art …

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Where and How Do You Learn To Draw?

How Do You learn to draw? An adult hand drawing like a child

I’m often asked how I can draw so well. Did I go to art school? Is it in the family? When did you first realize you could draw? These are easy questions to answer, but can anyone learn to draw? Draw what you see and not what you know. Draw …

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18 Baby Animal Drawings: Cute Not Cringe

18 Baby Animal Pencil Drawings

Drawing baby animals might seem like an obvious crowd-pleaser, and to be fair, it is. But there’s more to it than just playing the cute card. I’ve made a living from wildlife art for over 20 years, and I’ve learned that you can draw what people love without compromising your …

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Cute Cat Drawings: Fun Drawing Ideas

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Cats make perfect subjects for pencil art. They are expressive playful and full of character which makes them great fun to draw. This is a small selection of my favourite cat drawings all created using nothing more than pencils, and paper, oh and patience of course. Every drawing is based …

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