Sending postcards might seem like a relic from the past. But there’s a timeless charm in receiving a thoughtful note on a tangible piece of paper, especially in an era dominated by emails and instant …
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How I’m learning to draw what the eye sees – let me show you step-by-step
In order to make good art I have to constantly learn new things and improve my technique. In this post I go into finding the balance of high detail to blurry areas in a painting.
Old Hollywood Starlets: 14 portraits in acrylic of striking actresses that are to die for
Painting people can be a massive pain in the ass. I mean, you just get one thing a bit off and it looks like a completely different person. I decided, once and for all, that …
9 studies for pet portraits in acrylic
I explored what it would be like to do pet portraits in different mediums than I’m used to. They’re not remarkable in any way, some of them aren’t even good, but this is a part …
The surprising origin of the postcard & how sending a card is participating in history!
The postcard has been around for over 150 years. And whether you’re sending one from your travels in far away lands, for someone’s special birthday or just sharing some awesome memories with the person you …
What is Print On Demand (POD) & why is it good for independent artists?
Print on demand (POD) is a business model where products, such as books, apparel, and home decor, are manufactured and printed only after a customer places an order. This means that items are not pre-produced …
5 reasons why supporting independent artists is good for your soul
Why buy from a small business? Going out on your own is a hard thing no matter what. Going up against corporate powers that can chew you up for breakfast without a second thought is …
Inside the Mulegirl t-shirt design process
Get a peek inside the design process of this t-shirt designed for a real mule girl! I was asked to make a design that would be just right for a mule owner because the designs …