First Week of Life Drawing Challenge
Man, do I ever need this challenge! I hadn’t really stopped to think about my lack of working from life for my art. But this challenge made me stop and consider it more. I think 90% of the time I have been using photos as sources. Photos have their use for artists; there is no… Continue reading First Week of Life Drawing Challenge
Current projects
I’m working on several art projects right now. My main project is illustrating a children’s book. But, I am also working on a few paintings in preparation for an art show in August. I’ve been illustrating books since 2012. I’m getting much better at the process. At first I really had no idea how to… Continue reading Current projects
Kid Project: A Lake Painting
Today we are doing a kid project: lake paintings! While water can be a challenge to paint and draw, it can also be very satisfactory. Kids especially, seem drawn to artworks depicting water. I remember loving Monet’s paintings of ponds and lakes when I was a kid. One of the trickiest parts about painting or.drawing… Continue reading Kid Project: A Lake Painting
June Challenge: Drawing from Life
I want to start doing monthly art challenges. For the month of June I will be doing a drawing from life every day, and will post a weekly round up of them every Friday. I think drawing is a skill that should be worked on continually as an artist, even if you work primarily in… Continue reading June Challenge: Drawing from Life
Five ways to make money as an artist without a gallery
We all want to do what we love, and if you’re an artist it can be challenging to earn an income from art. Some people decide to get a “regular” job and so their art on the side, either as a hobby or for side income But, what if you really want to be a… Continue reading Five ways to make money as an artist without a gallery
