Hey there, Reader! As an artist, it's important to make sure that you're prepared for success with your artwork. That means you need to make sure that you have all the necessary art supplies to create your drawings. So it's no surprise that artists often ask me, “What supplies do I need for drawing and sketching?” The truth is that there's no "one size fits all" answer. In my opinion, how you choose to invest in your art supplies is a personal choice because it depends on your goals,...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! I'd like to start off by saying a big THANK YOU to everyone who replied to last week's email. In case you missed it, here's a summary: Last week, I asked our art community to let me know what kind of drawing and sketching content you'd like me to create. And you guys delivered! Your responses were very insightful. All in all, it seems that many people in our art community have the desire to improve their drawing and sketching skills. This is wonderful news because drawing...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! It's here! It's finally here! In one of my recent emails, I explained that my website was undergoing a MASSIVE renovation. The site theme was completely redesigned so that you can navigate the website more easily and efficiently. The blog posts were updated so that you have access to the most up to date information on all things art and creativity. And the site speed is being optimized so that you can enjoy a fast and delightful user experience. Now, after two months of...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! I have some exciting news for you. The Art of Expression Summit starts TODAY! If you haven't registered, now's the perfect time to secure your spot for this thrilling 2-day virtual event. Whether you're passionate about painting, calligraphy, journaling, or you're looking to ignite your creative spark, this summit is for you! I'm honoured to be speaking at the summit, and I can't wait to share my FREE watercolour presentation with you titled Watercolour for Beginners:...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! As an artist and creative, I bet you can relate to struggling with art block and feeling creatively burnt out from time to time. You take out your art supplies and grab your paintbrush, thinking today’s the day you’ll paint something amazing... ...but the canvas stays empty. You sit there, waiting for that burst of creativity that’s taking its sweet time to show up. It feels super frustrating when you can't seem to kindle your creative spark. Luckily for you, I've got the...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! In case someone hasn't told you, I want to let you know that it's okay to be overwhelmed with watercolours. I get it because I was once in your shoes. I know watercolour painting can be hard to learn, especially as a beginner. You often feel: Confused as you try to piece together bits of disorganized information from Google, YouTube, and social media. Overwhelmed because you don't have a solid plan to help you improve your watercolour skills, so you feel stressed out....
7 months ago • 2 min read
Hey there, Reader! I'm sure you're familiar with watercolour paints that come in pans and tubes. And maybe you've experimented with liquid watercolours, too. But did you know that you can also paint with watercolour pencils? I enjoy working with water-soluble pencils because you can paint and draw with them. That means these pencils are very versatile. For instance, you can use them with water to create a painting. You can apply them as a dry medium so that they mimic coloured pencils. Or you...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! These days, our lives are busier than ever. It often seems difficult to make time for art because you have too many things to do. You have responsibilities to deal with. Your to do list never seems to end. And when you do have a bit of free time, you feel too exhausted to do anything fun. It's so frustrating! So how exactly do you find time to make art? Well, start by asking yourself this: "Is art important to me?" If art is important to you, you'll find time to enjoy it....
8 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! Do you love reading? I do! When I'm not creating art, I'm often reading a good book because it's one of my favourite hobbies. So I had an idea. What if I combined my love for art and reading into one project? Thus the concept for my newest watercolour tutorial was born. This week, I'm teaching you a simple step-by-step process that'll help you create your very own watercolour bookmarks! In my newest YouTube video titled Easy watercolour bookmarks for beginners: Watercolour...
8 months ago • 1 min read