How do you motivate yourself to draw when you feel like crap, have no energy and you’ve run out of coffee? We’ve all been there but there are strategies that can help. Motivation requires self-discipline and that requires a routine. Give your day a work structure. Get up at the …
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Onlookers are often surprised to see me draw with mechanical pencils, yet I use them all the time. They are my tools of choice. Mechanical pencils are excellent for drawing. The ‘leads’ range in size from 0.2mm – 0.9mm and graded from 6H – 4B. The ‘leads’ are made of …
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Accidents happen. We’ve all been there, coffee splashes, tears, and buckles, they can all feel like a total disaster. Well, all is not lost. It’s possible to rescue your art from all kinds of mishaps. I will teach you how to repair damaged drawing paper – most of the time. …
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Have you ever arrived in an art store and been overwhelmed by the bewildering choice of paper? How do you choose the right paper for pencil drawing? You can’t buy each one and test them out. That’s why I decided to demystify the process and offer you a few pointers. …
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The best places in India for wildlife photography are not always in the most spectacular parks. I decided to compile a list of the most accessible places where the wildlife is abundant and sightings are close enough not to need the most expensive camera equipment. Wildlife Photography in Central India …
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