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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 …
I’ve constructed 10 wall art living room ideas using my own wildlife drawings in a range of different interiors. If you’re an animal lover looking for inspiration, these examples should give you a few ideas to consider. Each room has a different style and color scheme, but the artwork remains …
Drawing water is one of the hardest techniques to master, it distorts, sparkles, and changes shape. The challenge is deciding which parts matter and which details to leave out. Over the years I’ve drawn water in many different ways and each drawing forced me to solve a different problem. Sometimes …
Most wildlife art is realistic, and my animal drawings are usually no different. Even so, I’ve always been drawn to semi realism and the extra freedom it allows. Some of the drawings I like most aren’t the most detailed. They’re often simpler, looser, and less polished. For some reason, they …
Believe it or not, this is one of the most common questions I’m asked. Problems occur mainly because we get into lazy habits, but there are many ways to prevent your drawings from smudging, such as: Spray your drawings with a fixative to seal the surface. Place a clean sheet …
Starting out as an artist can feel overwhelming. You’ve got the work, you’re ready to sell, but where do you even begin? One of the first big decisions you’ll face is where to show up. And that choice matters more than most beginners realize. Craft shows and art shows might …
In this post I cover one of the drawing basics you must know from the start. If you’ve ever watched someone drawing from life, you’ve probably seen them hold a pencil up at arm’s length and squint at the subject. It can look a bit odd if you don’t know …
Can you draw on canvas or is it only for painting? Beginners are nervous about doing the ‘wrong’ things. So I decided to answer the question. You can definitely draw on canvas! Most artists will sketch an outline prior to painting a picture with a pencil or charcoal stick and …
If you want to make more money at a summer market, add some affordable art merch to your stall. People browsing in the sunshine are in a good mood and happy to spend. Small, fun items they can grab without agonising over the price are exactly what moves at a …
Most online studio tours show you an empty room. Styled, tidy, nobody home. These are different. These are art studios at home. They are lived-in. They’re spare bedrooms, box rooms, dining room corners, and converted utility rooms. One is a basement. One is a conservatory. One is a shed at the …
