• Nov 27, 2025

How to Stock a Year of Art Supplies for your Art Teacher Classroom for Under $250

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Learn how art teachers can stock a full year of classroom art supplies for under $250 using smart material choices, recycled resources, and budget-friendly projects.

  • May 20, 2025

When You're Drawing You're Learning How to See.

Discover why the secret to better drawing is learning how to see. This post explores how developing your visual awareness can transform your art.

  • May 7, 2025

How to Add Watercolor to Your Pen and Ink Drawings

Discover how to successfully combine pen and ink with watercolor in your artwork. This post shares essential tips for beginner artists, including what pens work best on watercolor paper, how to control water to avoid blooms, and why less ink can actually improve your final piece. Learn how to prevent paper buckling, avoid overworking your painting, and master the balance between structure and fluidity in mixed media art.

  • May 5, 2025

Early Access to My Next Drawing Video!

Learn how to Draw Calla Lilies!

  • Apr 4, 2025

New Video! How to Draw Ears: Drawing Inspired by the Old Masters

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How to Draw a Realistic Ear in Pen and Ink (Dürer-Inspired Tutorial)

  • Apr 4, 2025

How to Build a Daily Drawing Habit: Tips for Artists

Building a daily drawing habit is one of the most effective ways to improve your art. In this post, I share practical tips to help you stay consistent, track progress, and enjoy the journey, even when life gets busy. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, starting small and staying committed can transform your artistic practice.

  • Apr 4, 2025

The Top 10 Mistakes People Often Make in Portraits (And How to Avoid Them)

Discover the top 10 mistakes people often make in portrait drawing and learn how to avoid them! Discusses proportions, contrast, shading, symmetry, structure of the face, details, eye placement, and hair texture.

  • Mar 20, 2025

How I Select and Buy Art Materials: Quality Over Quantity

Learn how to select and buy art materials with a "fewer but better" approach. Discover my philosophy on investing in high-quality tools, choosing the right paper, and building a thoughtful collection of art supplies that enhance your work. Perfect for artists and students looking to make smart material choices!

  • Mar 14, 2025

Why Pen and Ink Drawing is the Perfect Foundation for Any Artist

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Ditch your eraser and see rapid improvement in your drawing. Here I discuss why pen and ink is a great medium for anyone looking to learn how to draw.

  • Mar 14, 2025

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Beginners Make in Pen and Ink Drawing (And How to Fix Them)

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The 5 Biggest Mistakes Beginners Make in Pen and Ink Drawing

  • Mar 14, 2025

New Video on YouTube: How to Draw a Cactus (Four Ways)

Master Drawing a Cactus by Learning these Four Types of Line. Learn contour line, cross contour line drawing, crosshatching and how to control your pen and ink drawing.