Increase Your Odds of Success Do successful resolutions seem as far-fetched to you as Santa Claus or the Easter bunny? Year after year, people make their resolutions for the new year as the old one comes to a close. It’s a time-honored tradition, after all! For the vast majority (80–85%), their resolutions crash and burn…

The Beauty in Doing Something Just for Pleasure It sounds harsh, but perfect art doesn’t exist. There is a lot of art out there that is amazing, fantastic, really, really, REALLY good. But perfect? No. And I’m not being super critical. Just logical. And it would seem to me to be incredibly arrogant for any artist to claim…

No, Not Art Commissions… I have been out of commission over the past few weeks. It was all in preparation for a hand surgery I was scheduled to have last Thursday, which also happened to be my birthday. Not my idea of a fun birthday weekend, that’s for sure. But it was the only…

My #1 Priority Before we get into how I achieve photorealism, let’s define what photorealism is. Photorealism started off as a movement in the late 1960’s, primarily in New York and California. Photographs were used as a visual reference. This allowed artists to capture everything about the subject matter, including imperfections. The goal…

Step by Step Process I thought I’d take you through the step by step drawing process of my latest tiger drawing. Every artist has their own particular step by step drawing process (or processes) that’s unique to them. Here’s a peek into mine… Reference Photos I always use reference photos. My drawings are so detailed that…

Just Get It Out There! If you’re afraid of posting your art online, you’re not alone. It can be an intimidating thought. Self-doubt wreaks havoc. Crippling fear and ego-crushing self-criticism can prevent you from ever showing your work. Perhaps you’ve heard that nagging little voice in your head before. “Who’s going to want my stuff…

Use It To Your Advantage Handling criticism. In all honesty, nobody likes it and some people love dishing it out. How do you handle criticism when it’s aimed at you or your artwork? First of all, understand the different types of criticism. Criticism…

Cheapest Therapy Ever! ***This post is geared towards art and mental health for individuals experiencing day to day stress and anxiety. If you are experiencing more serious forms of mental health and illness, please seek the help of a licensed professional. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help…

Inktober is here! Never heard of it? In a nutshell, it’s an art challenge started in 2009 by artist Jake Parker to improve his own inking skills. As he posted his daily ink drawing, he garnered a huge following of other artists also wanting to take part. Before you knew…