Portrait drawing in pencil can be a challenging task for most students and beginner artists. Here are some tips for portrait drawing in pencil and some resources to help you improve your portrait drawing in pencil today!

Where to Store Your Art Supplies

Where to store your art supplies is an important consideration when you are designing your art studio. You want to properly store art supplies so you can easily find and access them and so that the art supplies remain in good condition. Not storing your art supplies properly can result in wasting time looking for them and wasting money as material can dry out or become damaged.

The Best Art Supplies to Buy

The best art supplies to buy can vary widely depending on your specific interests and artistic style, but here are some essential art supplies that are commonly recommended for various types of artists. Think about your budget and your needs and research what art supplies will be the best for you!

How to Use a Sketchbook with Your Students or as an Artist!

Do you have a sketchbook and you don’t know how to use a sketchbook? Read below to find out how to use a sketchbook as an artist! If you are an art teacher, I will explain how to use a sketchbook with your students to help your art classes run more smoothly.

Art Coaching

Art Coaching for acrylic painting is a great way to help you improve your acrylic painting skills quickly and effectively. As a graduate from university and a Master of Fine Arts I have learned and spent years focusing on improving my painting skills. Participating in art coaching is a great way to skip the struggle and become a better painter. I offer art coaching for beginners and intermediate painters in a one on one or discounted for a couple, group or family like siblings. If you love painting and want to improve quickly keep reading to see if art coaching is right for you!

How do I Write an Artist Statement?

How do I write an artist statement? That might be a question you are wondering. As an artist or an aspiring artist it can be very challenging to write an artist statement. You’re often left wondering…what should I write? What do I need to include and what can I leave out?

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How to Set up a Studio at Home

Setting up a studio at home can be an exciting and rewarding project. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, illustrator, or any other type of artist, here are steps to help you create a productive and inspiring at-home art studio. Here are the steps to help you get started with setting up a basic home studio.

How to Draw Houses and Buildings

Learn how to draw houses and buildings with these drawing building worksheets for students in primary grades to high school. Learning how to draw houses and buildings can be challenging for students as there are lots of details and perspectives to add. The how to draw houses and buildings makes it easy for students to learn through practicing symmetry drawing. Try these drawing building pages today!

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Transportation Drawing

Transportation drawing is a great way to teach students about symmetry drawing, while practicing their drawing skills and engaging students who love different forms of transportation like cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and more!

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Symmetry of Animals Activities

Symmetry of animals is a great way to engage and teach students drawing skills with a fun animal theme. Symmetry drawing is a fun activity and a way for students to practice drawing, symmetry, while engaging with pictures of animals.

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How to Draw the Portrait

Drawing a portrait can be challenging. I want to help your students with how to draw the portrait. There are a lot of steps involved for how to draw a portrait. I have lots of resources on portrait drawing to share.

Small Art Studio Ideas

I have a small art studio and want to share some small art studio ideas that help you make the most out of the space that you have. Here are some small art studio ideas to get you thinking about when creating your art studio space!

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Art Portfolio Ideas Easy

Creating an art portfolio for college or university can be challenging. I want to give you some art portfolio ideas easy to start today. To learn more about these art portfolio easy ideas you can use today, keep reading!

Advanced Symmetry Drawing for High School

Advanced symmetry drawing is a great way for high school students to practice and hone their drawing skills. They will be able to draw the symmetrical half of my symmetry drawing worksheets, to be able to advance their symmetry drawing skills, as well as advance, their drawing skills by practicing advanced symmetry drawing. Students can practice shading, drawing, realistically, following proportions, adding detail, capturing texture, adding contrast and observational, drawing by looking at what they're drawing and drawing the opposite symmetrical half.

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3 Tips for Better Art Portfolio Photography

Art portfolio photography is a great way to make your art portfolio stand out. Whether you are using your art portfolio online or in applications you want your art portfolio photography to be eye-catching and jaw-dropping. Continue reading for 3 tips about art portfolio photography.

How to Create an Art Portfolio PDF

I have written an art portfolio pdf all about how to create a successful art portfolio application for high school students applying to colleges and university art programs. You can learn more about this art portfolio pdf here.

Tips for Planning Your Year As an Artist

Each January is a time where I like to plan my year and think about my goals but also the time I will need to complete those goals. It is important to consider these tips for planning your year and learn how to plan your year to be able to help you reach your goals.

Why are Sketchbooks Important?

Why are sketchbooks important? I will give you some reasons below why everyone should use a sketchbook especially kids! Keep reading to learn why are sketchbooks important. Using a sketchbook consistently has a lot of benefits not only for your art practice but for your mental and emotional health too!

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High School Drawings

High school drawings are great lessons to have in your high school art curriculum planning. There are so many different types of high school drawings that can be done. The possibilities are endless! Here are some high school drawings and ideas to get you started!

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Art Portfolio Help

If you are applying to an art program for college or university or if you know someone who is applying- I am here to offer art portfolio help! Deciding to go to college/university can be difficult decision. There is a lot to think about. I want to help you with your art portfolio so that there is one less thing you need to worry about!