In this video, I will present a few tips and methods on my approach to layering and lifting in watercolor. This was...
Watercolor Woodpecker Speed Painting
In this speed painting video, I walk with you through my watercolor painting of a woodpecker. In my series of bird...
C&I 39: Create Your Own Arts Education
Do you want to become a better artist but don't know where to start. Have you thought about going to art school but...
How To Use A Photo Reference Without Violation & Make It Your Own
Almost every artist has used reference images for their art. References images help artists learn new skills, challenge themselves, and enjoy various subjects. Today more than ever, artists have...
Things I Wish I Knew Creating My First Watercolor Portrait
Good Afternoon. I am so glad you will join me! Today, I am excited to share with you my first watercolor portrait experience, as well as what I have learned from this medium when creating a...
You Will Not Always Be A Beginner
The good news is, you will not always be a beginner at something you try. Once you have tried it, you have stepped into something new with the option to move beyond a beginner. This is a place you...
Graphite Grading Scale Explained
Most of us who love to draw had our first experience drawing with #2 (HB) pencils. However, it is exciting to learn that pencils come in a full range of values as well as varying densities. This can...
Review & Swatches: Winsor & Newton Cotman 1/2 Pan Studio Watercolor Set (45 Colors)
After unboxing the Winsor & Newton Cotman 1/2 Pan Studio Watercolor Set (View Unboxing Video) I created 45 color swatches using their whole array of colors. The swatches were created on Canson...
Winsor & Newton Cotman 1/2 Pan Studio Watercolor Set (45 Colors) Unboxing
After playing with Prang's inexpensive watercolor set to experiment with the medium before investing in a more proper watercolor set, I loved it and decided to purchase a Winsor & Newton Cotman...
It’s Okay To Feel Like Giving Up… But, I Believe In You
I dedicate this video to anyone struggling. Originally I created this video with creative people in mind, yet, I feel anyone watching this can gain value because it is such a broad topic. We have...
Mixed Media Eye Painting Tutorial | Watercolor & Colored Pencils
“The Artist always has the masters in his eyes.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Let's explore an eye painting using watercolor, colored pencils, ink, and pens. I would not call myself a watercolor artist,...
When The Holiday’s Are Hard Implement This Survival Guide
Artwork Above By: Wesley Allsbrook This is not my usual type of post, however, it is an important one. Even before Covid, it has been my understanding from others as well as my own experience, that...
Drawing Tips: Reference Images, Grids + More
Can you guess who? 🤩☔️💜 DRAWING TIPS Printing Reference Image/Make Grid: When creating a commission drawing, sometimes I print out the original. When printing, I print in draft mode to avoid using...
8 Creative Ways to Blend Graphite and Graphite Powder Tutorial
Graphite is a wonderful and fundamental tool for artists. Whether you use graphite or graphite powder, these 8 ways to blend graphite can help you improve any drawing style as well as add to your...
White Colored Pencil Review
In this video, I review numerous white colored pencils for the best quality, opacity, strength, and durability. Whether you are new to colored pencils in general or simply looking for the best tool...