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Category: Art

  • Sketchbook: Color Practice

    Sketchbook: Color Practice

    My sketchbooks are devoid of color usually because I run out of steam or I don’t want to “ruin” a sketch I like, but I found in this practice I was really enjoying the process. It didn’t have to be perfect and I was looking forward to making mistakes. Or in the words of the…

  • My Favorite Fashion Illustration Techniques Resources

    My Favorite Fashion Illustration Techniques Resources

    Finding a solid resource for learning fashion illustration techniques specifically has been my quest for the Holy Grail since I was in middle school. There are thousands of books on drawing techniques and on working in specific mediums like watercolor, acrylic, oil pastels, etc. but I have yet to find a single resource that stands…

  • Sketching More to Make Good on My Yearly Goals

    Sketching More to Make Good on My Yearly Goals

    Finding time for sketching and doing just about any other project that takes concentration and time has been a bit of a bitch, but I think I’m onto something now.

  • From My Sketchbook: 001

    From My Sketchbook: 001

    Part of holding myself accountable to the goal of drawing more is sharing my efforts with you. I admit, I’m a bit uncomfortable sharing what I know isn’t great work, but it helps me keep track of what I’ve done and motivates me to keep improving. After all, I have to start somewhere and it’s…