It’s that time of year again when we look for stocking stuffers for the artist in our lives. Kind of an odd tradition when you think about it, but definitely a fun one. Way back in the ancient times of my youth, stockings were filled with oranges, grapes, candy and maybe a small homemade toy. …
Drawing Paper With so many different drawing papers available on the market today it may be hard to choose which one is right for your medium. All drawing papers are not alike. Differences in tooth, material, finish, weight and colour can all make a big difference in the finished quality of your drawing.
It’s that time of year again when we start making our list of goodies to give or receive. I thought now would be a good time to give you some gift ideas for the artist on your list or maybe a few ideas for art supplies you would like to add to your own list. …
Why Do You Need A Sketchbook? Why do you need a sketchbook? Well, a sketchbook is one of those artist tools that are not essential but are invaluable. Sketches in your sketchbook are like snapshots of an idea, a moment in your day or a period in your art journey. Sketchbooks can motivate, inspire and …
Using Photos From the Internet I’m going to start this post by saying that you can’t just download a photo from Google or other searches on the internet and use it in your artwork or blog unless specifically listed as copyright free. These photos belong to other people and are not free to use. To …