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May 202 min read

Face It

When it comes to telling stories without a single word, faces are your best bet. A furrowed brow, a twisted smile, or a tear-soaked cheek ca

May 172 min read

A Touchy-Feely Guide to Textures in Design

Texture—the unsung hero of the visual world. It's everywhere, from the rough bark of a tree to the sleek surface of your smartphone.

May 142 min read

Nature's Blueprint: Decoding the Artistry in the Wild

Mother Nature, the original artist, uses a palette of patterns and forms that can inspire and transform our artistic endeavors.

May 122 min read

The Power of Color: How to Hack Your Mood with a Pencil

Ever wondered why you feel a tad more cheerful in a yellow room or why that red dress gives you a confidence boost?

Oct 20, 20234 min read

Get to know your colors!

Well, my aha moment has to do with understanding your medium, I mean really knowing your tools and how they react or act in different situat

Oct 4, 20213 min read

The Ugly Phase

Every project I have ever worked on has been through an ugly phase. It is a very real phenomenon that happens to all artists. In the...

Sep 21, 20214 min read

Stretching My Creative Muscles

I have been in awe of artists who use a ballpoint pen to create some incredible portraits that look like a photograph. It always pulled...

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