Enhancing Creative Process
Process is so important to the act of creation… It is those steps we take to reach a creative product, to achieve a creative goal, or to realize the creative importance of something we do that make our creative process. And while I believe creative process can...
How To Look At An Artwork
Many people I know want specific instruction on “reading” artwork. They know that art generates in them a certain emotion or idea but don’t always know how it gets there, or why a particular emotion is stronger than another. I already wrote a post on discussing art,...
Generating Creativity: Activities to Loosen the Brain
We all get stuck sometimes. I’ve started to list out and develop strategies I use or want to use to generate more inspiration in my creative life. Feel free to share your own! (1) Select an element or principle of art (Elements: line, shape, form, color,...20 Days of Sketchbook
So instead of a lot of writing today I’m going to show you 20 photos. They aren’t the most clear images, but it should give you food for thought. Since Oct 1st I’ve dedicated to filling one sketchbook page per day; I hope to continue this throughout...
Organizing Your Thoughts
Today I am facing one of those days where it feels challenging to create. I have so much going on logistically and emotionally that it is difficult to focus and be present. Yet some of those logistics demand that I create (one art commission, two blog posts…). ...
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
✏️ Much, much, more.
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