Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: May 23, 2016

Topic: Q and A

Points of Interest:

It’s another round of questions from listeners like you! Did John and Lisa answer one of your questions?

• How do I start separate social media accounts (YouTube, Facebook, etc.) for my art?
• What is the etiquette for social media accounts when trying to be a professional?
• How do I advance my career as an artist (while maintaining a day job and raising a family)? Do I need an agent?
• How do you decide where to start on a colored pencil painting? (Background vs. focal point, etc.)
• Should I take my reference photo in HDR?

Links Referenced:

-Colored Pencil Podcast Session 47: How to Take Your Own Reference Photo

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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Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: May 16, 2016

Topic: Ways to Improve Drawing Accuracy

Points of Interest:

When you’re ready to take the accuracy of your drawing to the next level, there are a few steps that John and Lisa recommend taking. From the often- repeated advice (“Start with a good reference photo!”) to more unconventional ideas (“Draw upside down!”), your hosts will give you plenty of ideas to improve your accuracy at every step of your drawing.

Links Referenced:

-“Sketching from Square One to Trafalgar Square” by Richard Scott

(Whoops! We incorrectly referenced the title of this book. This is the official website, including ordering information.)

http://www.sketchingfromsquareone.com/

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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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: May 9, 2016

Topic: Returning to Art After a Long Break

Points of Interest: Returning to art after a long hiatus can be overwhelming. John and Lisa share a few quick tips for a smoother transition:

-How and why to pace yourself

-What kinds of subjects you should start with

-Why it’s important not to be critical of your current work

If YOU have tips to share, hop on over to the Colored Pencil Podcast page on Facebook and give us your best advice!

Links Referenced:

www.sharpenedartist.com/qanda

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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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: May 2, 2016

Topic: Deep Dive Discussion on Stonehenge

Points of Interest:

John and Lisa go in depth about their experiences using

-Individual sheets vs. Pad

-Finish and Base Color Options

-Sizing Options

-Finish and Texture

-Ability to Erase

-Coverage and blending with a variety of mediums

-Comparison to Fabriano Artistico Paper

-Where to buy Stonehenge Paper

Links Referenced:

-Stonehenge Paper Website:

http://www.legionpaper.com/Stonehenge/

-Purchase Stonehenge Paper at Dick Blick:

http://www.dickblick.com/products/stonehenge-paper/

-Purchase Stonehenge Paper at Plaza Art:

http://www.plazaart.com/ssearch?q=stonehenge+paper

-Purchase Stonehenge Paper on Amazon:

-Purchase Stonehenge Paper at Cheap Joe’s:

http://www.cheapjoes.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=stonehenge

-Purchase Stonehenge Paper at Jerry’s Artarama:

http://search.jerrysartarama.com/search?w=stonehenge%20paper

-Asel Art Supply:

www.aselart.com

-Fabriano Artistico Paper

www.fabriano.com

DON’T FORGET!

***To celebrate our one-year anniversary, we are

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Topic:  Overcoming Artist’s Block

Points of Interest:

John and Lisa are back this week with some tips overcoming artist’s block.  Yep, It’s not something that only writers contend with.  But there are some things you can do to prepare ahead of time to make sure you’re equipped to handle it.

Sites referenced in the show:

https://pixabay.com/

http://pmp-art.com/

Go to the show notes page to download the guide John mentioned in the show.

Affiliate link:

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