Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: September 25, 2017

Topic: Ten Things You Wish People Knew About Colored Pencil

Points of Interest:
If you ever feel like you should explain yourself to everyone who finds out that you’re a colored pencil artist, this episode is for you! John and Lisa chat about the top ten things that all colored pencil artists wish people knew about this medium.

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: September 17, 2017

Topic: Non-Art Tools for Artists

Points of Interest:
Not every tool in the artist’s kit was made for artists. In today’s episode, John and Lisa share some of their favorite non-art products that make their work much easier. You’ll love these hacks!

Links Referenced:

Mango Body Butter

https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-us/body/body-butter/mango-body-butter/p/p000015

Cocoa Butter Body Lotion

https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-us/search?text=cocoa

Art Rage app

https://www.artrage.com/

Sketchbook by Autodesk

https://www.autodesk.com/products/sketchbook/overview

Color Grab app

http://www.loomatix.com/

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phone or tablet

http://www.samsung.com/us/galaxy/note8/?cid=ppc-

Reading Glasses

www.readers.com

Make-up Brushes/Sponges

https://www.elfcosmetics.com/makeup/makeup-brushes

Clamps

https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=spring%20clamp%20plas%202&cat_id=0

3M Velcro Strips

https://www.amazon.com/Velcro-Mounting-Products-3M/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A490662011%2Cp_4%3A3M

Cutlery Organizers

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=cutlery+organizer

Tackle Box

https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=tackle%20box&cat_id=0

Clamp Light

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=clamp+light&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aclamp+light

Laptop Stand

https://www.amazon.com/Executive-Office-Solutions-Mount-Notebook-Macbook-Light-Sitting-Black/dp/B00RQ3JQMM/ref=sr_1_cc_9?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1505613018&sr=1-9-catcorr&keywords=laptop+stand

Cell phone Tripod Adapter

https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Universal-Smartphone-Horizontal-Adjustable/dp/B01L3B5PBI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1505613067&sr=1-1&keywords=cellphone+tripod+adapter

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: September 11, 2017

Topic: Pro Color Tips for Colored Pencil Artists

Points of Interest:
John and Lisa share some of their top color tips, including:

-how to accurately identify the colors in your reference

-reasons to consider using a limited color palette

-why you should brush up on your color theory

….and more! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned colored pencil artist, this episode is for you.

Links Referenced:

ArtRage app

https://www.artrage.com/artrage-ios/

Autodesk Sketchbook app

https://www.sketchbook.com/ios

Adobe Photoshop app

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-photoshop-express-photo-editor-collage-maker/id331975235?mt=8

Loomatix Color Grab app

http://www.loomatix.com/

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John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist

Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri

As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at [email protected] .

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: September 4, 2017

Topic: Scheduling Social Media

Points of Interest:
Did you know you can schedule your social media posts? Yes, it’s true! John and Lisa use this episode to share their tips for scheduling social media: how to create posts in batches, favorite external tools for posting across platforms, and reasons why scheduling is beneficial to your productivity.

Links Referenced:

Buffer: Social Media Management

https://buffer.com/

Meet Edgar

https://meetedgar.com/

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As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at [email protected] .

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: August 28, 2017

Topic: Facebook Groups

Points of Interest:
A listener asked about Facebook Groups for artist—should you start one? John and Lisa talk about the reasons you might benefit from a Facebook group vs. a Facebook Page. You’ll learn why some groups are successful (and others fizzle out)as well as considerations for privacy/moderation/management.

Links Referenced:

Guac Lock

http://casabella.com/products/guac-lock/

Colored Pencil Podcast Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/coloredpencilpodcast/

Colored Pencils for Beginners and Beyond

https://www.facebook.com/groups/coloredpencils4b/

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John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist

Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri

As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at [email protected] .

Stay sharp!

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