Neocolor pastels look like a standard crayon but they are so much more. In fact, I keep forgetting how brilliant the Neocolor 2's are!...

Having a portable box for my art supplies that can double as an easel has made my sketching adventures even more fun. In this post, I'll share my tips for making a sketchbox easel, or pochade box as some people call it. I will also highlight some of the features that I find most important....

Whether you are a more traditional painter, a beginner or a seasoned expert you’ll probably learn something new by drawing, sketching, or painting digitally. The key is to start with simple tools and with the simple basics of  color and shape....

Color is surprisingly referential. A single color or hue can look wildly different based on its value (luminance) or tone (saturation) not to mention the colors it is next to....

When plein air painting in a vehicle, an easy setup for creating art in your car is to use a tray that attaches to your steering wheel to set your painting or sketching gear on. Keep your art kit small and compact with an art box or bag and park your car in a place with a comfortable and safe view....

Podcasts about art can be just as helpful as videos about art. Videos often focus on the techniques of drawing and painting but podcasts focus on the motivations and mindsets needed to keep practicing and doing your art....