When I started college, I wasn't sure what to major in. My mom suggested I try art because she knew I loved crafts and making things. And she knew I loved drawing the human figure. So, with her encouragement, I started as an art major. There wasn't a face and figure...
Sometimes, I used to wish I could press a button, and my artwork would instantly appear on my blank canvas. However, the emergence of AI-generated art has made me realize that the satisfaction gained from completing a piece of art through my own efforts far surpasses...
As a child, two signs told me spring was here. Firstly, my grandmother’s flowering cherry trees burst into bloom. Soon her lawn would be covered in pink snow, which is the name she gave to the fallen petals. Secondly, her tulips started to bloom in many of the same...
The other day I was out walking in the woods, and thinking about about the conversation in a Facebook group I belong to some time ago. In particular someone had said, “Why paint a tree when you can grow a tree?” I don’t know. Maybe ask Monet. Monet’s poplar series of...
Get acquainted with Clip Studio Paint (CSP). This versatile digital art software is reshaping the drawing landscape as a compelling Photoshop alternative. It caters to both aspiring artists and experienced professionals. Its comprehensive set of tools helps bring...
Recently I have begun receiving many questions about Procreate. As a result, I decided to write this post as a sort of Procreate tips for beginners guide. Often we are told when we are attending a webinar or training, “Don’t be afraid to ask questions!” or “There are...
Is finding time to pursue your extensive list of hobbies difficult? Many of us have an endless to-do list of creative activities. Sometimes, we wish we could press a button, and our work would instantly appear on a digital screen, something like AI-generated art does....
Have you wanted to learn to draw more realistically, but something keeps you from practicing regularly? First, ask yourself, “What exactly am I afraid of?” Then, start to think of drawing as a hobby you practice regularly. You may discover that the benefits of...
Creativity comes to those who pay attention, I’ve found. If you want more creative ideas, ask for them and act on them. Your mind will start providing you with lots more ideas on how to be more creative. The challenge, then, is finding the free time to act on those...