I learned so much illustrating and self-publishing my first children’s book. From a person who didn’t receive formal training in book publishing or marketing, I had my work cut out for me. For a long time, I’ve been wanting to jump into the book illustration industry. I finally took the plunge and created my own personal project to showcase my skills and learn some new ones along the way. Below are a few realizations I …
Category: Artists Advice
How to Make the Most out of Drawing Challenges
Like I’ve mentioned before, as artists we’re always looking for ways to connect, improve, and challenge our creative practice. I’ve participated in my fair share of drawing challenges, so I believe I have enough experience to help other artists get the most out of them. With the approaching footsteps of art challenges this autumn ( hello, Smaugust and Inktober) I’ve been thinking a lot about art challenges lately. Namely, the one that I completed last …
My Favorite Art Drawing Challenges
As an artist we’re always looking for ways to connect, improve, and challenge ourselves in our creative practice. The arrival of social media and subsequent art challenges has fulfilled this opportunity for many of us. Over the following weeks I’ll be doing a two-part series on art drawing challenges to help fellow artists who are looking for a challenge! In the first part of this series I’ll provide just a fraction of an ever-growing list …