Have you found it difficult to pursue your art and craft journey? Do you wish you had more time saving tools to help you actually do your art and craft? Let’s get to the crux of the problem Do you value your art and craft time? No doubt, like me, you’ve said goodbye to the generation before you, and it’s our turn next. So, no time to waste – … [Read more...] about Time saving tools to help you on your art and craft journey
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Complete a colour wheel and find colour relationships in 19 steps
Do you know how to create a colour wheel, and find colour relationships? Do you know how to place colour on a drawing or painting and not make mud? This post will show you how to get to know your coloured pencil colours by completing a colour wheel. It will also show how to find specific colour relationships by making and using colour relationship … [Read more...] about Complete a colour wheel and find colour relationships in 19 steps
Organise coloured pencils in 21 steps
After I conducted my art and craft supply audit, I found lots of coloured pencils in my stash. Yet, these coloured pencils needed to be organised by type and lightfastness, as I needed to save time when using them. For example, after doing this exercise, I could easily reach for a coloured pencil when an art course instructor listed what type and colour of pencil to … [Read more...] about Organise coloured pencils in 21 steps
Organise your art and craft supplies – in 12 steps
What are the next steps? You’re getting those art and craft projects out of the cupboard that you decided to start oh-so many years ago. Where do you start to organise your art and craft supplies? On my journey, after I left my work and started to pursue my art and craft dream, my first step was to find a space to use as a working area. You will also need to … [Read more...] about Organise your art and craft supplies – in 12 steps
5 steps to identify your coloured pencils and why
Your coloured pencils need to have identifying marks, and if they don’t come from the factory with those marks – you need to create them yourself. Recently we wrote about the cost of coloured pencils and how you might substitute them. Reasons why some pencils are cheaper Some pencil brands are cheaper than others and are suitable alternatives to purchasing premium … [Read more...] about 5 steps to identify your coloured pencils and why