Behind the Pencil
Welcome to my artist journal where I document and share my creative life and passions
Artist’s First Scanner (Finally!)
Choosing what scanner is best for you is dependant on the characteristics you need. For an entry level scanner specifically for artwork, this is what I chose and my initial results with it so far.
Painting a Fantasy Illustration With Only Three Colours
Can you create an illustration with three watercolours? Let's find out as I take you through my process of creating my traditional fantasy illustration “An Early Riser”. Starting with the sketchbook process, choosing the colour palette, and then diving into the illustration itself. I’ll share the highs and lows of my creative process, and how through it all I form a consistent art practice.
Hosting My First Draw This In Your Style Challenge
If you spend time around art communities you may come across Draw This In Your Style challenges. In this blog post I share my approach to hosting my own DTIYS challenge using a recent ink and watercolour character illustration. I also explain what the challenge is, and how you can host your own.