In this post, I’m going to share 10 pieces of advice I’d give to young artists. And when I say young, I don’t necessarily only mean by age. I mean anyone who is new to their artistic journey and starting down the path of becoming an artist.

Something that many new artists ask themselves is, “How do I even start?” Whether you want to build a career as an artist, or just want to learn how to make art as a hobby, it can feel elusive to know what steps to take when you’re first starting out. In this post, I’ll share a few of my top tips for how to begin.

It’s no secret that travel is a huge inspiration for me as an artist, so I try to do it whenever I can! In this blog I’m sharing my list of favorite cute and functional travel essentials. Check them out and let me know what you’re adding to your next travel packing list!

I may be biased, but I think art is one of the best hobbies to pick up regardless of whether or not you consider yourself an artist. In this post, I’m going to share some benefits of picking up an art hobby and how you can start one.

Artist’s block is something we all experience at one time or another. It’s especially difficult for beginner artists to know how to start a painting. Staring at the blank page can be intimidating, but in this blog post, I’m going to share a few tips for how to beat the fear of the blank page and get started making art!

In this post, I’m going to share my favorite approachable gouache painting exercise for beginners. Not only will this exercise help make gouache feel less intimidating, but it will also help you improve your skills so you can begin painting with confidence!

In this article, I’ll be sharing five common gouache painting mistakes and how you can avoid them. When you learn to combat these common gouache mistakes, it will make your gouache painting process so much easier!

Looking for drawing ideas? In this series, I share different motifs to help spark your imagination so you can break through your creative blocks. This post is all about City Skyline art!

If you’re constantly finding yourself asking, “How do I find time to make art?”, these tips will help you find pockets of time to create throughout your day.

Something I hear a lot from artists of all levels is that they struggle to find the motivation to create art. Over the years I’ve gone on my own journey with finding motivation, and today I want to share my top tips for getting motivated.

If you’ve ever wondered how to fill a sketchbook, I’ll walk you through five ways you can fill it up in this post. It’s easy to get stuck wondering what things to fill your sketchbook with, but it’s important to let go of the pressure of creating a picture-perfect sketchbook. After all, your sketchbook should feel like a safe space for you to create and explore.

Wondering how to get smooth blends in gouache? In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create seamless blended gradients using gouache paint. This satisfying gouache technique is easy for beginners to learn and results in beautiful gouache paintings.

In this blog post, I’m going to share my thoughts on the popular HIMI jelly gouache set and compare it to my go-to gouache paint, Winsor and Newtown designer gouache. If you’re looking to learn more about HIMI gouache paint so you can find out if it’s a good fit for you, I’ll cover the pros and cons in this post. 

One of the questions I get the most is: “how do I find my artistic style?” Finding your style is one of the most challenging and rewarding journeys of being an artist. There are a lot of traps and pitfalls on the way to finding your style, so I’m covering my top three tips for finding your style and one major mistake to avoid in this post.

Keeping a sketchbook has countless benefits, and it is such a rewarding and enjoyable practice once you get in the habit of it. In this post, I’m going to go over the benefits of keeping a sketchbook and some ideas for what to create even if you aren’t sure what to draw!

One of the biggest challenges that gouache beginners face is getting the paint consistency right. In this tutorial, I’m going to walk you through the “Tea to Butter” method which will help you get comfortable with the different paint consistencies of gouache.