Restoring An Old House
Introducing the latest project: Restoring an old house. This is not my actually my project, but my husband’s.
My First Welsh Corgi Portrait Finished
My first Welsh Corgi portrait is finished! Yes, the very first! It turned out great, but the process wasn’t always easy.
What I Do When I Get Stuck
Have you ever hit a roadblock with a portrait? Carrie shares a few tips on what she does when she gets stuck on a portrait project.
The Artist’s Most Important Investment
What is the artist’s most important investment, especially if they’re a would-Be professional artist? You might be surprised by Carrie’s answer.
Finding Ways to Combine Artistic Goals
Finding ways to combine artistic goals is a great way to make the most of drawing time and improve your learning and productivity. But how do you do it?
A New Sketching Kit
Guess who got a new sketching kit this week? That’s right! I did, and I want to tell you all about it and my sketching goals for the long-term.
Transitioning from Tutorials to Your Own Work
Transitioning from tutorials to your own work is necessary for any artist who really wants to advance their drawing skills. But it can look frightening. How do you begin?
Overcoming the Bias Against Colored Pencils
Overcoming the bias against colored pencils can be a huge challenge. Many of us have learned there is such a bias. How do we deal with it?
How to Decide on Art Sizes
What is the best way to decide on art sizes? Does one size sell better than another or does size not make that much difference?
A Plein Air Experiment
Artist and guest blogger Jana Botkin shares the results of her plein air experiment with colored pencils, and her thoughts on the experience.
