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A few years ago, I decided to specialize deeply in drawing realistic animal portraits with pastels. Bringing those soft eyes, fluffy fur textures, and unique personalities to life on paper became a core passion of mine, and I am still not tired of it at all! 🥰
When people think about teaching a drawing workshop, they usually imagine quiet rooms, the soft sound of pencils on paper, and easy step by step instructions. But anyone who has ever stood in front of a hesitant beginner knows the real story 🙈
It is a common struggle for realistic artists. We print our reference photos and notice the printer ink is a bit too blue. We look at the same photo on a smartphone and it seems vibrant, but on a laptop screen, it looks dull. This can make you feel like capturing the true color is almost impossible.
We all know that feeling when you are scrolling through your social media feed and you see these mind blowing pieces of art. For a second you might think why do I even bother. It feels like you will never reach that level no matter how many hours you put in. But let me tell you a little secret. Every single pro artist you admire was once a beginner standing exactly where you are right now.
Hello everyone! Today is April 26, and that means it is World Intellectual Property Day. While we recently celebrated World Art Day to honor creativity, today is all about the rules that keep that creativity safe. I know it sounds a bit like lawyer talk, but as an artist and creator, this is actually one of the most important topics to understand. Whether you are painting, writing, or designing, your work is your own and you deserve to protect it.
If you’ve ever seen those dreamy, soft drawings and wondered how people make them look so magical, pastel pencils might just become your new favorite art tool. They give you the rich, velvety colors of soft pastels but with the precision of a pencil — no chaos, just pure creative joy.
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🎨The day at Welkoop Zierikzee has come to an end and what a day it was.
I just stumbled upon something fascinating that I had to share with you all! While watching a YouTube video by the talented Emma Colbert, I discovered that you can actually create your own pastel paper at home. To be honest, I had no idea this was even possible.
In our modern lives, we are rarely truly "quiet." We live in a constant state of auditory and digital friction. Outside the studio doors, there is a relentless hum: the ping of a smartphone notification, the distant roar of traffic, the mental "to-do" list that loops like a broken record, and the pressure to always be "on." This noise isn't just sound; it’s a chaotic vibration that keeps our nervous systems on high alert.
