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Hand lettering tutorial: Part 1
[av_two_fifth first] [av_image src=’http://kayleenwest.com.au/portfolio/wp-content/uploads/Jennifer-Coyle-skillsahre.jpg’ attachment=’5300′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ animation=’no-animation’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’][/av_image] [/av_two_fifth] [av_three_fifth] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Hand lettering tutorial and projects Hand lettering is like sketching; with a little practice you can get surprising results. A recent hand lettering tutorial inspired me to begin filling my sketchbooks…
Artist block. No more blank canvas syndrome
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Artist block? Nonsense, you’ve forgotten how to play! Ever stared at a blank canvas or paper and had one of those Artist Blocks? Wondering where to start? The new, blank, what-do-I-do-here playground stares at you with it’s daring and glaring white space! Not on my watch – no way! To rid…
3 Habits For Great Art
“Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.” ~L. Drachman 1. The practice: Daily drawing. Drawing something new every day is the most advantageous and time worthy habit I have! It helps my art in every way. Many people create and even publish art but can not all draw well. If you learn to…
3 simple ways to support artists you know
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Support artists in your line of sight… We all love to admire what an artist creates but do we support them in their creative journey really? Are we taking and never giving? It’s simple to show a little respect and it doesn’t always involve mortgaging your house to do so. I…
Sketchbooks, Art Nouveua and Paris Indigo/Premiere Vision Print Show
There is no denying Europe is queen of decoration and I love decoration! I have always had a sweet spot for the elaborate, ornate and beautiful ancient artifacts of old. I didn’t realise until recently the appeal is all centered around pattern; simple objects combined in a flooded collection creating a visual explosion. A great…