Never Make Assumptions

Never Make Assumptions It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask Never make assumptions on what your clients want. A few years ago, I was commissioned to do a portrait of a dog named Harry. Even though was a simple enough task, I almost made a critical error. I almost forgot my number one rule…never assume what your […]

Creative Insecurity

Is Creative Insecurity Holding You Back? It Happens to the Best of Us Creative insecurity can prevent us from fully taking part in the creative process.     Nearly every artist I know has experienced this to some degree. This insecurity can take shape in two ways. Creative insecurity prevents us from trying to create […]

Art Supplies

Art Supplies Student Grade vs Artist Grade There’s no question that art supplies can be very expensive. It can make you want to buy some of the student grade stuff just because it can be significantly cheaper. But are you really getting a good deal? Will the student grade stuff be the best option for […]

When People Criticize Your Work

When People Criticize Your Work It’s Not Always about You Let’s face it. When people criticize your work it can really suck. Whether you’re a beginner artist or a professional artist, you’re bound to come up against criticism eventually. If you have a formal art education, then you’ve gone through your fair share of class […]

Plotting Cast Shadows

Plotting Cast Shadows in Your Drawing Successfully Plotting cast shadows can make or break your drawing. It might not jump right out at you but your brain realizes that something is off. It’s very much like if your perspective is off in your drawing. Why? Because plotting cast shadows IS perspective. That’s how it works. […]