My Words
Why I like traditional art media
Digital art seems to be more accessible than traditional paint and brushes. There’sThere’s no need to buy and store all those supplies, and it’s easier to distribute the art: Digital art has a lot going…
Is Fan Art acceptable?
Fanart in the art community is controversial. While many people create art about films, TV characters they love, there’s an acknowledgement it’s copying other people’s ideas. Questions arise: ‘is this art?’ Is it plagiarism? Should…
The Highly Sensitive Person (An essential read for the anxious type)
A lot of the anxiety I felt when I was younger couldn’t explain. I seemed to be different, flawed and that led to shame and more anxiety. But after reading this book, my attitude started…
Finding your art style and Pictorial Vocabulary by Scott McCloud
Like many an artist, I’ve asked myself what sort of art I want to create, what’s my voice, my style? Realistic representation? Abstraction? Emotions? Ideas? Stories? What can be depicted by art is broad, and…