A couple of times I’ve received the question about what is the difference between a quick sketch and a regular sketch. This question mainly arises due to the recent release of some Art Classes that at a glance seem to deal with the same topic. Let me share two images with to make the […]
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My planning has been a bit of a mess lately. All kinds of things happen that demand my attention. Looking ahead, I don’t think it will get much better. It’s not that I don’t plan, but things go differently than planned. I’m sure that I’m not the only one facing this, does everything you plan
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Often we are very focused on the results. The world around us expects results from us. Our fans, our clients, our employer, our teacher and even we ourselves do expect good results. In whatever we do, we want results. Results are one thing, the journey to get to it, is another thing and often the
On Instagram, the likes are gone, I guess it’s official now in Europe too. When I go to other people’s accounts I cannot see how many people like their posts anymore. With my own posts, I can still see it, though not right in the post itself, but in another section. If you use Instagram,
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Monday Motivationals Dog Trick Part 2. A different Monday Motivational today. Not a long story, but an image I just finished. Totally different than what I show normally you may notice. That’s the whole idea. If you want to know the reason why, check last Monday’s Motivational. Different subject and different art supply, even different
When I scroll through images on Instagram or look at what artists post on Facebook and other social media or sites, I notice two things right away. The first one is the style of an artist. Even without seeing a name I recognize the style of the artist. That’s a good thing, don’t you think
The statement in the image doesn’t make too much sense, does it? Just keep on reading and it will. Today I’ll be sharing the last 3 tips on how to get yourself from a state of emptiness to a state of creativity and fullness again and overcome the intimidating white. #4 Take a course or
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Last week I shared the first tip on how to get yourself from a state of emptiness to a state of creativity and fullness again. Today I’m going to share a few more tips that will help you to conquer the Intimidating White, so you won’t be staring at a blank canvas or piece of
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Last weeks question was, how in the world do you get yourself from that state of emptiness to a state of creativity and fullness again? Good question, isn’t it? The question is simple, the answer is complex, too complex to just solve in a few words. Nevertheless, as promised, in the coming weeks I’m going
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You wake up in the morning with a great idea for an artwork, totally motivated. In your mind it’s working out great, it’s going to be great, it’s already finished. You planned it all. You pick your materials and your paper, canvas, drawing tablet or whatever. You’re ready to go. Suddenly you find yourself staring
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