When I’m working on a portrait and I can tell something isn’t quite right, but I’m not sure how to fix it, one of my best strategies is using Photoshop. I’ll scan or take a picture of my art, import it into Photoshop, and then overlay it on top of the original reference photo. ByContinue reading “Quick Tip: Overlay”
Tag Archives: wildlife art
Coloured Pencil, Pastel, or Ink?
Did you know I offer pet and wildlife portraits in three distinct media? Each option showcases your pet a little differently, so I thought I’d share some details about each one, so you can pick the perfect style for your pet! Coloured Pencil This is my most popular style, and is a great way toContinue reading “Coloured Pencil, Pastel, or Ink?”
Sharp Pencils
A lot of artists I follow online suggest having razor sharp pencils for drawing fur, to get those wonderfully soft thin lines that make fur look realistic. Unfortunately, keeping your pencils super super sharp is a great way to use them up really fast, which adds a lot to your costs. So today I wantedContinue reading “Sharp Pencils”
Behind the Idea: Bugs and Birthstones
A few summers ago I undertook one of my most challenging and most enjoyable projects to date. Most of you have probably seen my Bugs and Birthstones work, and today I wanted to share a bit about how I came up with and developed the idea. It started with Guelph Bug Day, a local eventContinue reading “Behind the Idea: Bugs and Birthstones”
Picking References: Part Two
Last week I wrote a post about where to find reference photos to draw from. This week we’re going to continue that topic, but we’re going to focus on what to look for in a good reference photo. Everyone is different and has different styles of drawing, so what you look for may be slightlyContinue reading “Picking References: Part Two”
Picking References: Part One
One of the most important things for any artist is finding good reference photos to work from. Although I’ve gotten much better at drawing things from my head, for any detailed work I have to have a picture to base my drawing on. When I’m drawing someone’s pet, the client sends me the photo theyContinue reading “Picking References: Part One”
Welcome 2018!
It’s hard to believe it’s already 2018… where did the time go? In any case, happy New Year everyone! 2017 was a great year for art for me — I attended my first craft fair, completed Inktober, and explored a number of new media, including charcoal, pastel, and coloured pencils. As fun as 2017 was,Continue reading “Welcome 2018!”
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