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2021-10-08 22:17
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2021-09-30 16:00
Aaaand, we’re back! Yeah, it’s been a while, and I am
starting my InkTober 2021 series right at the very last minute, putting the “pro”
in procrastinator. I ass… Read More
2020-01-21 22:37
I have been trying out new art media each month for several months now, and this month was all about the brush pens that are cropping up everywhere. Many are marketed as “watercolor&rd&hell…Read More
2020-01-17 20:49
I use a lot of Canson papers, but this entry will focus on
the heavier watercolor and mixed media papers that allow wet media. I have
acquired some new media since my last post, so I will be… Read More
2019-11-22 19:25
As you can see from
previous posts, I have been experimenting with various water- based media
including watercolor, gouache, water soluble pencils, and pens and markers
lately. This means I… Read More
2019-09-10 17:50
I have been dormant for a week due to technical difficulties and life
stuff, but that means I have more material for this week. And by
material, I mean new cool stuff and my experiences with… Read More
2019-08-28 17:10
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2019-08-23 18:43
After some soul searching and daily sketching I have realized that I was too judgmental in my initial review of the illo sketchbook. I was too dismissive, too hasty. I should have waited bec… Read More
2019-08-19 19:12
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2019-08-16 20:12
Well, I almost got through my eyeball study without screwing it up, but not quite. All the same, I spent a lot of time painting, filming and editing so I am going to embed that last part her… Read More
2019-08-09 21:26
While learning to film and edit art videos I have also had the opportunity to use some of my new art supplies, which means I have plenty of reviews to share, but I will only cover three item… Read More
2019-08-06 00:17
I don't know why I thought I could just grab a bunch of supplies and start painting after so many years away from the medium. Confidence is nice, but I should have done some research and wat… Read More
2019-08-01 00:32
I have done quite a bit of painting, and I should really have some progress to report, but the truth is that I seem to suck at painting with acrylics. It has been a while since I painted wit… Read More
2019-07-29 02:07
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2019-07-25 18:35
Affiliate Disclaimer: For full transparency, you should know that many of my links in my posts are affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I receive a small commission when readers purchase… Read More
2019-07-21 18:44
Today's post will complete my 7 Confessions series. I saved this confession for last because there are a few subcategories under it. I have always learned best by researching and hands-on tr… Read More
2019-07-18 19:13
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Like I said in my last post, I am going to discuss a problem that I believe most artists and craftspeople can relate to. I am talking ab… Read More
2019-07-15 20:24
Greetings and welcome back to my blog! In my last post I confessed to two "sins" I commit knowingly, using cheap paint brushes and relying on photo references too much. I decided to limit co… Read More
2019-07-12 20:47
While my majors for my college degrees are not in the art category, I did attend some art school many years ago, and I have taken non-credit art courses in my spare time over the years. I wa… Read More
2019-07-09 21:38
A few years back, when I first started seeing more adult coloring books popping up in both local stores and online, I didn't pay much attention to them. Since I find sketching and drawing bo… Read More
2019-07-06 19:24
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2019-07-04 19:29
I know, I know, It has been three years since my last post. All I can say is that I have been busy with grad school and various personal issues that took me away from my blogging. Now that I… Read More
2016-02-06 16:18
Image from the Amazon websiteAs I stated in my previous post, I have been using the Dragon software for the past two days, and even though I have not explored all of its capabilities, I have… Read More
2016-02-04 14:46
Well I didn't keep all of my 2015 promises, did I? Unfortunately, I have not been able to do very much typing or artsy goodness due to a wrist injury. I have also started taking classes agai… Read More
2015-11-27 21:43
Black Friday is my annual "doomsday" when I pull all of my blinds, lock the doors, and scrutinize the caller ID if the phone rings. Since it is already after 10 AM here, I figure Walmart and… Read More
2015-11-26 21:53
Before I start getting everything ready for the face-stuffing extravaganza that is Thanksgiving, I want to take the time to give praise to my favorite art things. I know, the traditional for… Read More
2015-11-12 19:16
Okay, so these sticks come in packs of two, and "infinite" may be an exaggeration, but in this case the truth would make a long, boring title. I have reviewed a few different water soluble g… Read More
2015-10-09 18:34
Skully Update, Derwent Inktense ReviewOkay, so my last post was a step-by-step water soluble graphite and Derwent Inktense painting that I almost scrapped at the end. It was going just fine… Read More
2015-10-02 00:49
I think I get more excited about Halloween than I do Christmas, and I actually get excited about Christmas, unlike many of my jaded peers. Maybe that is why I have such an enduring love for… Read More
2015-09-25 20:00
I was all set to do a review for the Derwent InkTense pencils, which are awesome by-the-way, but I had an artsy brain fartsy and just could not think of a subject to paint. It's the weather… Read More
2015-09-22 05:40
I had half of this post written before I even started to play with the pencils I would be reviewing, but then I had to go and delete the whole bit I had written. Why? Because I had thought t… Read More
2015-09-22 05:40
I had half of this post written before I even started to play with the pencils I would be reviewing, but then I had to go and delete the whole bit I had written. Why? Because I had thought t… Read More
2015-09-17 20:46
This week I have been quite busy with my "day job", which is writing articles for other people's blogs, so I feel bad for neglecting my own blog of artsy goodness. My work schedule is clear… Read More
2015-09-13 19:49
Today, in Part II of my two-part pastel review series, I will discuss Rembrandt Soft Pastels and Mungyo Standard, Gallery, and Handmade Soft Pastels.My well loved set of Rembrandt 15 ha… Read More
2015-09-11 00:39
Part of my pastel stash, complete with dusty covers(that is pastel dust, not home dust, btw)I was going to break the pastel articles up by brand; however, as I started planning this first po… Read More
2015-09-09 23:15
Even though my current obsession is charcoal, I haven't abandoned my other beloved mediums, of which there are many. Today I will focus on some brands of pastel pencils that I have tried. I'… Read More
2015-09-08 21:42
Last night I enjoyed the waning Labor Day weekend by watching some Hulu while sketching the evening away using my new charcoal sticks and pencils, which I have already reviewed in earlier po… Read More
2015-09-05 16:02
I have been salivating over this brand of charcoal for a while now, thanks to the stylish Youtube videos uploaded by Nitram. You get see several artists creating flawless charcoal drawings o… Read More
2015-09-05 16:01
Sorry about the corny title, but I am an unabashed art nerd. This will be a hodgepodge post with a side of lagniappe in the "artsy goodness" category, but I promise to make it interesting an… Read More
2015-09-05 16:00
Yesterday, our wonderful UPS delivery man, Jamie, brought me some goodies that I had ordered from Jerry's Artarama. Whenever I get a box from Jerry's or Amazon I am like a kid at Christmas e… Read More
2015-08-28 19:47
photo by Daniel Gilbey from Dreamstime.comArtist supplies can be pretty expensive, especially when you consider that most of the supplies are consumable items. I know you drool over the shin… Read More
2015-08-24 17:52
"What is this 'unexpected artsy goodness'?", you ask. Well, if you have read yesterday's post, my graphite reviews Part I, you may have noted that I mentioned some of my water soluble (WS) g… Read More
2015-08-23 19:23
My stashDuring a recent shopping trip, I spent at least fifteen minutes in the pencil section of my local office supply store, evaluating each package with an intensity that drew the attenti… Read More
2015-08-23 17:44
An older gouache painting using mostly Daler Rowney Simply brand with somehelp from L&B black and white Daler Rowney Simply GouacheI love gouache! If you have never heard of it… Read More
2015-08-23 17:41
One of my charcoal sketches toliven up the beginning of this postThis post will be a little different from my usual blog entries as I have decided to make it more informative than a straight… Read More
2015-08-23 17:37
As a dabbler and doodler in many artistic mediums, I try to keep a stash of various types of papers on hand, from basic, flimsy newsprint to heavy watercolor and acrylic papers. They all hav… Read More
2015-08-23 17:35
colored pencil on paper, Pumibel 2013I did not forget that I have promised some charcoal reviews, but I figured I would take a little detour to discuss colored pencils again. I have a much o… Read More
2015-08-23 17:30
Sketch using various charcoals on Strathmore pastel paperJust as I had promised in my "Messin' Around with Charcoal" post, today I will actually review a few brands of drawing charcoal in va… Read More
2015-08-23 17:30
Sketch using various charcoals on Strathmore pastel paperJust as I had promised in my "Messin' Around with Charcoal" post, today I will actually review a few brands of drawing charcoal in va… Read More
2015-08-23 17:24
I was trying to reorganize my little "studio" (really just a corner of my bedroom) yesterday, and I came across some items from a drafting kit that my mom bought for my high school drafting… Read More
2015-08-16 17:40
Tighter Focus on the "Artsy Goodness"Today I want to pause and take a few minutes to let readers know where this blog is headed. In recent weeks, I have been adding posts new every few days… Read More
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