Week Thirty-Eight UNITED WE GEEK. There is massive value in finding your people that are nerdy in the same ways you are. And I say “nerd” in the very best way possible because to me, nerds and geeks are simply VERY passionate people. These are people who’ve found something they love SO much they want to…
A Hands-on preview of Procreate 5 With Animation Assist, the all-new Brush Studio, Photoshop brush support, brush Color Dynamics, CMYK support, Clone tool, and so much more, Procreate’s latest update proves the possibilities of this mobile-art making app are truly limitless. Probably the biggest news in the world of digital art right now is the…
Week Thirty-Seven Stop what you’re doing, and go listen to the 5-year anniversary episode of Creative Pep Talk. I was listening myself, and it was so impactful, I stopped halfway through to tell you about it here. It made me think about where I was 5 years ago. It was a pivotal point in my life when the wheels were just…
Week Thirty-Six This time of year feels very transitional. In my part of the world, summer is coming to a close and seasons are starting to change. My oldest kid just started kindergarten (!!!), and we’re finding our way with the new routine. Everything feels like a new chapter is unfolding and it’s all pretty…
Week Thirty-Five One of the definitions of illustration is, “an example serving to clarify or prove something.” Illustration has the ability to illuminate the viewer. To convey an emotion, or explain a concept, or tell a story. I recently shared an illustration of two ducks on my instagram that got me thinking more about story-telling…
Week Thirty-Four Do you make art simply for the joy of it? Or are you honing your skills in order to put them to use making professional work? For me, the two are very much intertwined. I’m the type of person that likes to learn things, and once I fall in love with them, I…
Week Thirty-Three As artists, we’re constantly looking for inspiration and admiring the work that other people have made. This week I just wanted to send you a reminder to admire YOURSELF! Wherever you are in you art journey, I know there have been times where you have impressed yourself with something you’ve made. Let that…
Week Thirty-Two Over the past month I’ve talked a lot about taking breaks when things get too overwhelming, and the importance of taking care of yourself. But how do you dive back in once you’re feeling more rested? With many things you set out to do, the hardest part is getting started. After you’ve taken…
Week Thirty-One As a developing artist, finding “your style” is akin to finding the holy grail. For some, it’s the ultimate goal. It’s that special thing that sets you apart from the rest, that thing that makes you a recognizable artist. We work really hard to get there, but we honestly don’t really know what…
Week Thirty What happens when you don’t get enough done? You didn’t work hard enough today. You aren’t exercising enough. You don’t focus enough on your family. You aren’t making enough money. You didn’t spend enough time with your friends this month. THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH HOURS IN THE DAY. Hang on a…
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