When is an artwork finished?
In this art lesson I help fellow creative Tia Sunshine decide when her artwork is finished, and we discuss key things to consider when refining your own artwork. This includes: how to refine and do final touches on a work without overdoing it The value of feedback in...3 Tips for a Stronger Art Composition
In this feedback session on creating strong compositions (inside my course Self-Taught to Self-Confident) we talk about: (1) A quality tip from an en plein air artist about creating composition (2) How to use soft marks to layout your composition before you really...How to use a Baseline Drawing to Improve Your Art
Who you should really compare your art to… In this video we are going to look at a baseline, or pre-assessment, drawing from a student inside my program Self-Taught to Self-Confident. I discuss: the purpose of a baseline drawing, how long a baseline drawing...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...
Sharpen Your Skills: Understanding Value
Confidently use value to improve your art
If you want to draw or paint anything you want, understanding value is a MUST.
Sharpen your Skills: Understanding Value includes:
✏️ my Learn How to SEE Guide: 10 Ways to Catch Your Own Mistakes;
✏️ A quick and simple way to observe your growth over time;
✏️ How to make your drawings (and paintings!) jump off the page; and
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