Hey there, Reader! Have you ever tried to build a new habit? A habit that you know will make your life easier or better? But did you find yourself reverting to your old habits soon after? (I know I have!) You lost motivation. Life happened. Then you felt guilty for not succeeding. So, you gave up. The struggle to improve yourself is real, right?! Improving your art skills and developing a consistent creative routine are no different. Sticking to a daily art habit can be a tough commitment....
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! As an artist, do you relate to the following story? You feel good because you just created a drawing that you believe looks great. The textures look detailed. The proportions make sense. And the composition is balanced. But oddly enough, something feels like it's lacking. But what is it, you wonder? So you scratch your head and stare at your drawing with a puzzled look etched upon your face. Then suddenly a light bulb turns on in your brain as the answer dawns on you: The...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! Last week, I taught a live class where my students had a blast drawing flowers with graphite. This online class is published on the art education platform called Foxsy where I teach 2 new art classes every month. On March 20th, I'm teaching another exciting class where you learn how to draw trees with graphite. I don't want you to miss out on these amazing learning opportunities, so I'd like to introduce you to Foxsy's Class Pass which allows you to get lifetime access to...
27 days ago • 2 min read
Hey there, Reader! First of all, I'd love to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who responded to last week's newsletter! Overall, our art community voted in favour of attending and watching livestreams on my YouTube channel. As a result, I'm happy and excited to announce that livestreaming will be coming to my YouTube channel in the near future! That being said, I need to wrap up some creative projects before I start livestreaming. As well, I need to figure out the tech such as livestreaming...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! For the past few months, I've been brainstorming ways to engage more directly with our art community. Then one day not too long ago, I suddenly had a brilliant idea! I love hearing your input, and I respect your opinions. So I'm sharing this new idea with you to understand if you and our art community resonate with it. So here is my idea: I'm considering livestreaming on YouTube on Sundays at 11:00am in the morning, Eastern Standard Time. By livestreaming, my intention is...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! I love drawing and sketching because I believe both activities having amazing benefits in many areas of our lives. For instance, drawing and sketching are wonderful avenues for artistic and authentic self-expression. In addition, taking time to create drawings is an excellent way to connect with your inner child. And don't forget that drawing and sketching are both relaxing activities that help us calm our minds. For these reasons, I believe every artist should spend some...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! It's here! It's finally here! For a long time, I've been planning to branch out more into creating drawing and sketching content for our amazing art community. And now that day has finally arrived! That's why I'm proud to share with you the ultimate guide to drawing for beginners! You see, beginners often believe that learning how to draw is difficult. Confusing. Or perhaps even stressful. But it doesn't have to be that way. All you need are a few basic art supplies and a...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! Over the years, I've noticed a common problem with watercolour artists: They don't know how to draw. Personally, I believe all watercolourists should develop fundamental drawing skills because those skills are transferable across all art mediums. So let me share with you a simple but powerful story to illustrate what happens when watercolourists don't have any drawing skills... You dive into watercolour painting with great excitement and BIG dreams. But as you progress in...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! At this time of year, many people around the world are celebrating various festivities and traditions. It's the holiday season which means many of us will have some time off from work and school. So if you're going to have more time to yourself, you'll probably have more free time to relax and make art. For this reason, I'd like to share with you a freebie I created titled 100 Drawing Prompts to Overcome Art Block. Speaking from experience, I know it can be hard to overcome...
4 months ago • 1 min read