Coloured Pencil Nerd’s Guide to Lightfastness
I recently tested hundreds of coloured pencils to see how they faded over time. And in the process, I found myself down a rabbit hole of learning all about how lightfast testing is done, and discovering
Lightfast Testing: 50+ Coloured Pencil Brands
Have you ever spent hours on a piece of artwork, only to watch it fade over time? It’s a frustrating reality for many artists, and it all comes down to something called ‘lightfastness’ – a medium's
Beginner’s Guide to Bold & Easy Colouring Books (and where to get free colouring pages!)
There's a new adult colouring book trend that's taking over social media, and it's changing the way people colour. Some people love intricate colouring books, transforming detailed lines and patterns into works of art. But what
10 Ways to Increase Your Creativity
In my previous post, “You’re Creative, and I Can Prove it with Science!” we explored the science behind creativity and what it means to be a creative person. In this post, I want to expand on
The Best Colored Pencils for Layering
Coloring with pencils is a relaxing and fun activity that can produce amazing pieces of art. However, to build up depth, richness, and texture in your work, you’ll need to learn this important skill: Layering. Building
A Beginner’s Guide to Undated Planners
Have you experienced this before? It’s the start of a new year, and you’ve purchased a brand new planner. You start out determined to stick with it and plan out your year to make the most
27 Mixed Media Artists That Everyone Should Follow
Mixed media is the art of combining various techniques and materials from various art media to create artistic works that blend painting, collage, sculpture, and more. It’s a dynamic type of art that is approachable for
65+ Free Coloring Pages for Adults
Who doesn't love freebies!? I have created a list of all my (65+) FREE printable coloring pages for adults to download and enjoy instantly. There are not just free coloring pages in this blog but also
25+ Free Printable Coloring Mother’s Day Cards
Mother’s Day is almost here again! My kids have gotten a little older; they’re very active and love to tell me all about what they’ve been getting up to (lots of Minecraft!). They always warm my
How to Color Hair Using Colored Pencils
Coloring hair can seem quite daunting - how do you make it look like individual strands without it becoming a tangle of lines? How do you add shine and shadow to give it dimension? The following
The Best Colored Pencils for Blending
Coloring with pencils is a fun and relaxing activity that can produce beautiful results. However, to achieve a realistic and smooth look, you will need to learn one essential skill: BLENDING. If you can
7 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginner Artist
If I could have a conversation with my younger self, I’d love to share some of the lessons I’ve learned over the years that would have helped me along my creative journey. I feel these lessons
How to Use White Pens (For Highlights, Art & More!) | White Pens: Part 3
I’ve already tested over 60 different white pens to find the BEST white pen in the world (spoiler: it wasn’t Posca, but they were pretty good too) and now I want to provide you with my
I Colored the Same Page in 7 DIFFERENT Art Styles
Have you ever colored the same coloring page twice? What about three times? Or maybe even.... seven? I decided it would be fun to try different art styles on the same coloring page to really push
Coloring Page Background Ideas & Masking Tricks
When it comes to coloring pages, coloring the background can be one of the most intimidating elements, because you’re often starting from a blank canvas. I decided to explore some different ways to color backgrounds, such