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Are you still using your finger to smudge and blend your pencil drawings? Stop. It’s one of those mistakes many beginners make. There are drawing tools for blending. Your fingers contain natural oils. Rub them over graphite and you can leave greasy marks on the paper. Those marks are difficult …
Imagine a Home Studio Setup where everything you need is right there waiting for you. No packing your art supplies away. No digging through cupboards. Just walk in, sit down, and carry on where you left off. That’s the dream, isn’t it? A spare room can become your own little …
After years of selling my work at markets and shows, I’ve learned that one style never fails to pull a crowd: hyper realistic drawings. People don’t just glance at them, they stop, lean in, and and take a good hard look. It’s a strange kind of magic. Most people can’t …
I’m often asked how to price art prints. It’s not an easy answer because there are so many variables when selling art prints. In this post, I’ll show you how to price your art prints, but only you can decide what to charge, given your own situation. That said, try …
I’ve spent most of my life traveling alone. Not because I don’t like people and not because I’m chasing some deep spiritual quest. It just happened that way. I had no one to go with and one trip led to another, and before I knew it, solo travel became the …
Every watercolor artist needs a home art room that actually works for them. It doesn’t have to be big and fancy, it just has to fit your situation. That’s why I put together these art studio ideas. Acrylic artists paint in all kinds of situations, so I wanted to cover …
Every watercolor artist deserves a home art studio that actually works for them. It doesn’t have to be big. It doesn’t have to be fancy. It just has to fit your life. That’s why I put together these art studio ideas. Watercolor artists paint in all kinds of situations, so …
If you’re looking for a beautiful butterfly illustration to use in your artwork, crafts, home decor, or creative projects, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve collected a selection of vintage butterfly illustrations that are now in the public domain, making them free to download and use however you like. …
If you want to make more money at your next art market, I’ll show you 6 simple hacks that will help you get more bang for your bucks. After years of selling my wildlife art at street and art markets, I’ve learned that small improvements often have the biggest impact. …
Art block, creative block, or artist’s block, call it what you will, they all add up to the same thing. It’s a crippling lack of inspiration and most artists experience this problem from time to time. Art block describes a period of time when an artist has no ideas for …
Are you considering selling your artwork in a local art fair? It’s a great idea but daunting. Where do you even begin? This post will help you get started and point you in the right direction. You’ll learn about the basic setup and the gear you’ll need. I’ll also give …
How do you make flat, lifeless, pencil shading look like a three-dimensional shadow? In this post, I will teach you how to draw realistic shadows in pencil the correct way. When drawing shadows on a flat plane, the depth is created by making the inner shadow area slightly lighter than …
Creating a Home Art Studio in a spare room can feel overwhelming when you’re not sure where to start. It’s easy to waste space, buy the wrong furniture, or end up with a room that looks good but doesn’t work. This guide will give you 10 practical ideas to help …
As an artist or designer, you may be wondering if print-on-demand is worth the time investment. After all, there are a lot of printing options out there and it can be tough to know which one is right for you, so is print-on-demand worth it? Print-0n-demand is worth it as …
Most lists of shading techniques on the internet repeat the same old advice. They focus on names like hatching, stippling, and blending, but they rarely explain the practical methods that actually improve your drawings. If you’re trying to learn to draw, that can leave you confused and frustrated. This drawing …
The purpose of this post is to list drawing ideas for adults in particular. That’s not to exclude anyone else, but I had three aims. That’s why certain subjects are missing. I haven’t included portraits because that’s not beginner material. No one starts with drawing portraits, or if they do, …
Few decorating choices are as versatile as Black and White Wall Art. It can work in almost any room, alongside almost any colour scheme, without competing with the rest of the décor. In this collection, I’m sharing some of my own black and white wildlife drawings displayed in a range …
Creating art that you’re passionate about and then finding buyers is challenging, to say the least. How on earth do artists find a target audience? We all face this issue and in this post, I will help you find your ideal art buyers. The target audience for art as home …
Most artists have a pile of unfinished drawings somewhere. Maybe you’ve started with good intentions, only to lose heart and grind to a halt. Finishing a drawing can be harder than starting one. The excitement fades, problems appear, and your confidence can take a hit. The good news is that …
In this comprehensive guide, “How to Make Money with Digital Art,” I’m going to share with you the 10 best ways to help turn your digital art into a profitable full-time job or side hustle To make money with digital art, create an online gallery, leverage social media platforms, set …
