How to Use Cross Contour Studies to Create Compositions
I encourage students inside my program Self-Taught to Self-Confident to explore different practice strategies to inform their original art. For example, musicians practice things like scales to warm up and develop tone, fingering, and other skills that improve their...How to create smooth transitions in ink
I recently had this big “aha” moment where I realized for all these years of art-making I’ve always downplayed my drawing. In the back of my mind, drawing had to be for planning, idea development, and was ultimately a way to start a painting. This was despite the...My process for acrylic portraits
There is a gift in studying the process of different artists: some of their techniques or strategies may add something special or new to your work. Today I will walk you through my process for my body of paintings called Anonymous Woman. In this video you will learn:...How do you name your artwork?
Struggling to name an artwork? You aren’t alone. I’ve had quite a few people confess that their Untitled artwork is more about feeling intimidated or overwhelmed to choose a name for their art rather than it being integral or important to the meaning of the work. I...
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