To see me making this video go to my YouTube video at https://youtu.be/ghPaqekg8vQ

Draw every day with your favorite tool.Practice drawing the things around you. And most of all ENJOY it!

I visited my friend artist Kim the other day. She has a great studio space in a renovated barn. It was the perfect place to start a conversation about our art making, our fears, our dreams and what holds us back from just putting our work and ourselves out there.

Here’s an idea for a handcrafted art journal using easy to get materials and easy to do instructions. See my YouTube video for the steps to complete.https://youtu.be/ghPaqekg8vQ

Don’t spend money on expensive dad day decor for your dessert. Get the kids to make some fun and festive cut outs for the cake or centerpiece! See more at https://www.sarahbutcher.com/studio-talk

Drawing or painting from life is your best choice for improving the authenticity of your art work.

After taking photos to use as possible inspiration for your art work sit down and go through them. Look for visual interest in the colors, textures, shapes and shadows. Pay particular attention to the light and time of day. The more you look at the composition of your images the better you will become at choosing good ones and taking effective photos as well.

Start your practice of looking for effective compositions every day wherever you are. Capture those potential art works with your phone camera. Hear more about analyzing your images tomorrow.

Next time you begin a painting consider toning the ground. This technique helps you to see color more accurately.