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What Was I Thinking?

As the end of another year approaches, I’m in a bit of a reflective mood. It’s always a good time … More

colored pencils, Coloring books, Learning to Draw, Prismacolor Premier

The Best How-to-Draw Books

When I made the decision to learn to draw, the first thing I did was go online to Amazon. There … More

"How to Draw" books, Learning to Draw

“I Think I Can”

When I first saw the reference photo we were going to use for the most recent “Live Lesson” series at … More

Challenging Ourselves, Learning to Draw, Line and wash, The Little Engine That Could

Yes, You Can

Five years ago today I stood looking at a beautiful display of Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. I’d purchased them — … More

Art resources, Fundamentals of Art, Kate Berry, Learning to Draw, Teaching oneself, The Virtual Instructor

A Year Ago Today

I’m so grateful for everyone who’s joined me here on my art journey. Today is a very special day for … More

Anniversary, art community, ATCs, encouragement, Learning to Draw, Thank you

Ghosts of the Past

On Thursday night, I logged in for the weekly “live lesson” at The Virtual Instructor. Since I started attending the … More

Ghost Ships, Ink washes, Learning to Draw, sketchbook, Treasure Island

What Is It?

“What is it?” Those are the three little words no artist ever wants to hear, especially one who’s still relatively … More

discouragement, Learning to Draw, lessons to learn, Pastels, Rocks, soft pastels, Waterfall

On a Mission

As an aspiring artist, I’m definitely on a mission. My intent is to explore the wide world of art, gather … More

art blogs, art classes, joy in art, Learning to Draw, Mission, Self-expression

Sketchbook Aficionada

Yesterday I wrote about my new watercolor journal. Later this morning, I plan to go out to my herb garden … More

Art supplies, Determination, Drawing, Learning to Draw, one-point perspective, Perseverance, perspective, Sketchbooks, Sketching, Sketching and Illustrating Birds, two-point perspective

Just Draw…Everything

Yesterday I picked up my copy of Your Artist’s Brain by Carl Purcell. I’ve been working — diligently — on … More

Carl Purcell, Drawing Lessons for Beginner Artists, Kate Berry, Learning to Draw, Practice, Rocks, Seeing shapes, Sketching, Your Artist's Brain

Color Me Blue

I had to laugh when I read my horoscope for today…after I’d finished a painting project. Here’s what the stars … More

Creative process, Dabbling, Having fun with art, Learning to Draw, Learning to Paint, Portraits, Self-expression, Tempera Paint

Do Whatever You Can

I love looking at my old sketchbooks. Yes, in the nine months since I’ve started learning to draw, I’ve filled … More

101 Sketchbook Ideas, doing one's best, Drawing Lessons for Beginner Artists, Kate Berry, Learning to Draw, Matt Fussell, Practice, Restaurant scene, Sketchbooks, The Virtual Instructor

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