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This post provides valuable information and insights on how to get paid for drawing online, and offline too. I cover various ways to earn money from your drawing skills, including traditional drawing jobs, drawing services, and selling your own drawings. Artists get paid for drawing by selling reproductions of their …
Every artist struggles with the same challenges. You’ve probably asked yourself, why does my shading look dull while others make their drawings feel alive? The truth is, it’s not about tricks or formulas. It’s about learning to see light and shadow the way an expert does. That’s exactly what top …
Choosing the wrong pencil for an underdrawing will ruin your watercolor painting. Too soft and your watercolor wash gets dirty, too hard and the pencil will scratch the paper. The best type of pencil to use with watercolors is a graphite drawing pencil, grades F, H, or 2H. Water-soluble graphite …
Skillshare is an online learning platform with over 30,000 classes. It’s a great resource for anyone looking to learn new skills, but it’s not without its drawbacks. The platform has evolved significantly recently, and in 2026, it’s fair to ask: is Skillshare still worth it? Skillshare is worth it if …
It’s no secret that Udemy is one of the most popular online learning platforms out there, boasting 79 million students, 75000+ instructors, and a staggering 250,000 video courses, but is Udemy worth it for artists and creatives? Is it good value for money? Udemy courses are worth it when you …
Domestika is an online learning platform that offers a staggering array of creative courses at prices that often seem too good to be true. As a professional wildlife artist, I’m always on the lookout for ways to sharpen my skills or recommend worthwhile courses to my readers. Since I first …
As a professional artist with over 20 years of experience using mechanical pencils to draw very detailed pencilwork, I’m well placed to offer some good advice about choosing the best mechanical pencils for drawing. The Pentel P200 and Pentel P120 A3 series are the best mechanical pencils for drawing due …
The web is dominated by cartoons and drawing tutorials by people who really can’t draw very well. I’m going to show you how to draw a realistic giraffe with a pencil. In this tutorial, I will show you my process in reverse. First, we will start with the interesting bit …
This post tells the story behind one of my lion drawing. You will see how the idea started, how I planned the composition, and the steps I took to finish the drawing. It also shows how I turn drawings like this into prints that sell. I drew this young male …
What is it with framers? You arrive with a cheap print you bought for a few bucks and leave with an overdraft. The good news is that a beautiful gallery wall doesn’t require an extended mortgage or specialist tools. With a few clever tricks and a bit of creativity, basic …
This is a neat little framing hack to present your art print in an easy way. You don’t need special tools or expensive mat board. You can use fabric you already own and turn it into a custom mat. It adds texture and personality fast. If you like simple DIY …
Custom framing costs a fortune. Even a custom matboard can cost more than your print. That hurts. What if there was a DIY framing hack that looks great but doesn’t break the bank? There is, and you don’t have to go near a framer. You can make your own mat …
Many years ago, I discovered a framing hack that not only looked great but also increased the value of my art. It was simple. I used large picture frames with wide mats to give small prints more presence. The artwork did not change. The way people saw it did. I’m …
You buy or download an art print. Then what? You don’t know how to frame it so you grab a cheap frame or trim the print to fit. It looks terrible. The borders are wrong, the edges look sloppy, it’s a mess. The whole thing feels cheap and nasty. Sound …
This post reveals the story behind my barn owl drawing. It’ll give you an idea of how I make my art, my drawing methods, and my thought processes. If you’ve ever wondered how artists get their ideas, plan a drawing, and make sales, read this post. It will open your …
Ever feel like you’re throwing your art into the void, hoping someone, anyone, will notice? You’re not alone. The art world is a crowded place, and standing out can feel impossible. Maybe you’re bouncing between different styles, subjects, or mediums, unsure of what truly defines you. Or maybe you’re creating …
Selling prints on Etsy is a great way to make some extra cash. The start-up costs are low, you have a built-in audience, and all you need to get started is a digital file. What’s not to like? In truth, there’s more to selling art prints on Etsy than meets …
We’ve all been there, you’re trying to check off your to-do list, prep dinner, or just find five minutes of peace, when you hear those two dreaded words: “I’m bored.” While it’s tempting to hand over a tablet, drawing is a fantastic way to keep little hands busy while actually …
Media is one of those words that crops up everywhere, but it has different meanings in different contexts. This short post breaks down the meaning of media in art terms. Media in art terms, primarily refers to the painting and drawing materials used to make a work of art, these …
Ebay is mostly dismissed as a platform for selling art, yet it was the first place I sold my art online and I made a killing. That was a long time ago now and times change, so is selling art on eBay worth it now? It is worth selling art …
