262 - Interview with Sema Martin

Show Notes:

262 - Interview with Sema Martin

Sema left an engineering job to pursue her passion for colored pencil art. She was able to figure out how to thrive as a commission artist, drawing animal portraits for clients from all over the world.

She wrote the book, Art Is My Career, to help you start your own art commission-based business. This book is a friendly, practical guide that shows you how to make your dream a reality. Sema shares expert advice on everything from writing a business plan to pricing your work and raising your profile as an artist. Learn how to start taking commissions and ensure your long-term success.

References From This Episode

Sema Martin’s website: https://www.semamartin.com/studioshop

Other Resources for Artists

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• Learn a groundbreaking new technique in the Colored Pencil Painting with Water Course.

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261 - Parkinson's law

Show Notes:

261 - Parkinson's law

We all know that colored pencil is one of the slowest mediums to work in if not the absolute slowest.

But if our expectation is that working in this medium is slow are we creating a barrier that doesn’t exist?

What if you didn't think about the medium is being slow but instead, you thought more about Improvement in your execution skills. 

John discusses this on the show around the idea that is often termed as Parkinson’s Law.  “Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.”

Other Resources for Artists

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For the full video versions of the interview podcasts, join the Member’s Circle.

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• Learn a groundbreaking new technique in the Colored Pencil Painting with Water Course.

• Download the FREE 90 day Colored Pencil Learning Roadmap to learn exactly what to do in your first 90 days in colored pencil.

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260 - Colored Pencil Skills That Cannot Be Taught

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260 - Colored Pencil Skills That Cannot Be Taught

There are some skills in colored pencil that just can't be taught. In this show, John discusses some of these items. 

To a new color pencil artist, it can seem like stumbling upon the right trick is just around the corner if only someone would reveal the secret! But in reality, there is no secret. Instead, there are some things that you just have to figure out on your own.

Listen to the show to find out what these specific items are.

Other Resources for Artists

Ready for personal, tailored art mentoring? Check out the new Art Mentoring program and how you can get started for free!

For the full video versions of the interview podcasts, join the Member’s Circle.

>>>Join the Monthly Sharpener: a BRAND NEW online community for artists!<<<

• Learn a groundbreaking new technique in the Colored Pencil Painting with Water Course.

• Download the FREE 90 day Colored Pencil Learning Roadmap to learn exactly what to do in your first 90 days in colored pencil.

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259 - Tips For Naming Your Artwork

Show Notes:

259 - Tips For Naming Your Artwork

This week John discusses some tips to consider before naming your next artwork piece.

This is part of the process for completing your artwork, but can sometimes trip artists up.

Other Resources for Artists

For the full video versions of the interview podcasts, join the Member’s Circle.

>>>Join the Monthly Sharpener: a BRAND NEW online community for artists!<<<

• Learn a groundbreaking new technique in the Colored Pencil Painting with Water Course.

• Download the FREE 90 day Colored Pencil Learning Roadmap to learn exactly what to do in your first 90 days in colored pencil.

Stay sharp!

164 Things I Wish I Had Known Part 2

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: July 9, 2018

Topic: What I Wish I’d Known – Part 2

Points of Interest:

It’s part 2 of “What I Wish I’d Known,” where John and Lisa share those useful bits of wisdom that would have come in handy at the beginning of their careers. Consider this a solid pep talk for artists who are always looking to improve!

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John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist

Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri

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 podcast@sharpenedartist.com .

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160 Tips For Improving Your Drawing Skills

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: June 11, 2018

Topic: Tips to Improve Your Drawing Skills

Points of Interest:

Drawing skills are the foundation for all art, so it’s important to master them before moving on! John and Lisa talk about the best ways to improve your drawing skills. Refer back to this handy list of suggestions to remind you of their tips!

1.    Draw from life

2.    Draw in your sketchbook

3.    Draw only shapes to represent the object you’re drawing first

4.    Try timed drawing

5.    Draw things that make you uncomfortable

6.    Draw studies of smaller sections

7.    Draw from different head construction methods

8.    Trace

9.    Measure your work against itself

Links Referenced

Derwent graphite pencils

Prismacolor Col-Erase Pencil (brown)

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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 podcast@sharpenedartist.com .

If you want more colored pencil inspiration, snag a FREE sample issue of the COLORED PENCIL MAGAZINE here!

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121 Pro Color Tips for Colored Pencil Artists

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: September 11, 2017

Topic: Pro Color Tips for Colored Pencil Artists

Points of Interest:
John and Lisa share some of their top color tips, including:

-how to accurately identify the colors in your reference

-reasons to consider using a limited color palette

-why you should brush up on your color theory

….and more! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned colored pencil artist, this episode is for you.

Links Referenced:

ArtRage app

https://www.artrage.com/artrage-ios/

Autodesk Sketchbook app

https://www.sketchbook.com/ios

Adobe Photoshop app

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-photoshop-express-photo-editor-collage-maker/id331975235?mt=8

Loomatix Color Grab app

http://www.loomatix.com/

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John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist

Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri

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 podcast@sharpenedartist.com .

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113 Faster Colored Pencil

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: July 17, 2017

Topic: Faster Colored Pencil

Points of Interest:
John and Lisa detail a long list of ways to speed up your colored pencil drawing, including recommended materials, techniques, and additional supplies that will save your precious time.

Links Referenced:

Paint.net

www.getpaint.net

Adobe Photoshop Fix app

http://www.adobe.com/products/fix.html

Photoshop Express

http://www.photoshop.com/products/photoshopexpress

Snapseed

https://snapseed.en.softonic.com/iphone

Interview with Ester Roi
https://sharpenedartist.com/podcast/ester

Powder Blender and Texture Fixative

https://www.brushandpencil.com/Store.html

Creative Colored Pencil Workshop (book)

https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Colored-Pencil-Workshop-Exercises/dp/1581808186

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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 podcast@sharpenedartist.com .

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110 How to Get in the Mood to Draw

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: June 26, 2017

Topic: How to Get in the Mood to Draw

Points of Interest:
Sometimes you’re just not in the mood to draw, but John and Lisa have a list of tips to help tackle your project! From knowing your ideal environment to looking for new sources of inspiration, you’ll be ready to get yourself in the mood to draw again after this episode.

Links Referenced:

Google Arts & Culture

https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/

Colored Pencil Magazine

http://coloredpencilmag.com/

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John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist

Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri

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 podcast@sharpenedartist.com .

Stay sharp!