I have had many times where I become frustrated while creating art, whether it be a pen & ink drawing or a watercolor painting. I would guess around one-third or even more of my art is just garbage - or not quite the quality I was looking for. This is just how it is sometimes.

Even though I’ve been consistently creating art and following this passion for over 10 years now, I still have times where I struggle and run into problems.

The new year is usually a time where we all make resolutions, stick to them for about 3 days - maybe one week if you’re lucky, and then go back to our normal ways.

I. Be Firm About What You Want - This is something I've struggled with a bit throughout my life to be honest.

My journey for minimal travel sketching started in 2018 when I was planning a trip to Alaska.

This book reminded me to think more like an artist and to not be afraid of interpreting the subject more often, rather than copying only what I'm seeing.

It’s extremely tough to earn a living off of one’s art. In fact, researchers have determined that only 10% of art school graduates find a way of supporting themselves solely from their passion.

It's easy to overwork drawings but what does it mean to overwork our drawings?

I can remember being younger and always having the urge to draw but never knowing WHAT I wanted to draw.

Portraits are one of the most challenging subjects to draw accurately, especially for beginners.

"I don't have a style with my drawings, but I wish I did. It's something I'm always searching for."

Have you ever wondered how to make money as an artist? If so, you're not alone. Even the most prestigious Fine Art colleges in the world tend to forget to teach their art students this little important bit of information. Why is it that there doesn't seem to be a clear path or way for artists to make a living nowadays?

Learning to draw is one of the most challenging journeys you might decide to embark on. It will test you to the core of your being and make you want to quit almost everyday.

Choosing colors to use for you palette can be a daunting task - especially for beginners - but it’s essential for growth and creating the paintings you wish to paint.

I started painting while in my second year of college during a Color & Composition class. We had an assignment where we had to create multiple pieces with each one being done in a different medium.