Same old problem, there’s too much choice, so how do you choose the right pastel pencils? If you are struggling, this guide will help you choose the best pastel pencils for beginners Stabilo CarbOthello Pastel Pencils Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils Derwent Pastel Pencils Caran D’ache Pastel Pencils Koh-I-Noor Gioconda Pastel …
I follow quite a few artists on Instagram and almost without exception the initial outline has been traced. The work is fantastic but is tracing art cheating? There are no rights and wrongs in art, only integrity. It’s how you present yourself to the world that matters. It’s only cheating …
Drawing wildlife is an enjoyable niche and one that I’ve managed to turn into both a job and a lifestyle. When I tell people that I’m a wildlife artist and I travel the world looking for wildlife subjects, they almost swoon with envy. The public has a love for charismatic …
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 …
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 …