When Drawing Feels Like Work
Carrie answers the question, Does drawing ever feel like work? She also shares a few tips for getting past those times.
Is It Ever Too Late to Start with Art
Is it ever too late to start with art? Carrie shares her thoughts and some personal experiences on this topic.
When You Feel Like Giving Up Colored Pencils
What do you do when you feel like giving up on art? Carrie shares her experiences and then shares a few tips to keep you going.
Top 4 Tips for Beginner Artists
Life-long artist Carrie Lewis shares 4 tips for beginner artists. These tips are some of the lessons she’s learned over the years, and wishes she’d known when she was just getting started.
Colored Pencil Help for an Oil Painter
Carrie shares advice on colored pencils and drawing papers to an oil painter who is learning how to draw with colored pencils.
Artistic Style Is Not….
You may have heard or read a lot of discussions on artistic style and what it is. Today, I’d like to talk about what artistic style is not.
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.
Are Expensive Papers Worth the Cost?
Are expensive papers worth the cost? Let’s look at few reasons why some paper is so expensive and then talk about whether or not it’s worth the price.
Choosing Titles for Art: How Important is It?
How important is choosing titles for art? Does the title really matter? Carrie and guest artist Kathryn Hansen share their thoughts.
Is Using a Light Box Cheating?
Is using a light box cheating or is it better to take the time to freehand draw? Colored pencil artist Carrie Lewis shares her thoughts.
