The Best Blend of Skills and Interests
Have you ever thought about finding the best blend of skills and interests when it comes to the art you create? Carrie shares a few tips for finding the answer.
Artistic Style
What is artistic style? How do you define it? Carrie talks about what style is and what it isn’t in this post.
How to Judge Your Own Work
Every artist wants to see progress in their work. From the first drawing to the most recent, and from the beginning of each drawing to the end, knowing how to accurately judge your own work is vital to making progress.
The Secret to Staying Creative
There comes a time in the life of every artist when the biggest question is this: What is the secret to staying creative? Let’s talk about that. The Secret to Staying Creative My Story I’ve been an artist since I was old enough to hold those big, fat Crayola crayons. …
Do You Really Need to Varnish Colored Pencil Art?
Do you really need to varnish colored pencil art? Some artists say yes, some say no. Practical reasons why–and why not–to varnish your colored pencil art.
Is there a Published Guide for Drawing Skin Tones?
Is there a published guide for drawing skin tones that helps colored pencil artists know which colors to mix to create particular skin tones?
9 Things You Won’t Learn in Art School
In this behind the scenes post, Carrie shares 9 things you won’t learn in art school if you go to most art schools.
12 Reasons to Love Colored Pencils
For those among us who use them as our primary medium—or as one of our primary mediums—there are a lot of reasons to love colored pencils.
Artwork Based on Artist’s Photos: Why it’s So Important
When it comes to submitting artwork to exhibits, competitions, and online galleries, there’s a lot to think about regarding reference photos. Carrie’s policy is to accept only artwork based on artist reference photos, and I explain why.
Getting Past the Fear of Drawing Backgrounds
Do you have a fear of drawing backgrounds? Carrie shares a few tips for getting past this fear so you can create beautiful backgrounds.
