5 Ways Drawing Is Like Exercising
Similar to exercising, sometimes the hardest part is getting started.
Sneak Peeks and Explanations – The Adventures of 2017 So Far
You may have noticed both on my blog and via social media, that I haven’t been around much lately. 2017 started with a bang and I was creating lots of artwork, like the Kitten Heart drawing (shown below), other drawings on wood, commissions, and more. Then I disappeared. This blog post explains what’s been […]
Joint Giveaway With Rescue The Elephants!
Recently I partnered with Rescue The Elephants to do a Facebook giveaway!
The Look On Their Faces – My Favorite Part Of Exhibiting My Art
People are almost always shocked when I tell them my work is done in colored pencil. More often than not I get asked, “Are you sure?!?”
An Emotional Post – What It’s Like Being A Chronically Ill Artist
I thought perhaps I wouldn’t be writing a blog post this week because I’ve been feeling pretty horrible lately. We’re currently doing medical testing to figure out what’s going on. Then I realized this morning that maybe that’s the exact fuel I need in order to write this particular blog post. As many of you […]
Behind The Scenes Of The Jada Commission
I was recently asked to do a commission for a friend of their show dog, Jada, who passed away last year. Having met Jada, a black field spaniel, on a number of occasions and knowing how beautiful she was and her friendly, loving spirit, I was more than happy to take on that task! Below […]
Drawing With Corrina – Session 3 – Using An X-Acto Knife
Session 3 was just uploaded to YouTube and it’s all about how to use an x-acto knife to create small details in your drawing.
Drawing With Corrina – Session 2 – How To BLEND Colored Pencil
Welcome to Session 2 of Drawing With Corrina! Learn different techniques used to BLEND colored pencil to create vibrant, opaque color.
Drawing With Corrina – Session 1 – How To LAYER With Colored Pencil
Welcome to Session One of Drawing With Corrina! In this session, you’ll learn techniques for creating opaque, VIBRANT color with colored pencil.
I Get Rejected Almost Daily – Here’s Why That’s A Good Thing
“No thanks.” (The entirety of a recent rejection I received.) Rejection is something we shy away from, something I’m not sure if anyone would view as a good thing. You certainly don’t strive to be rejected. And yet, when it comes to owning your own business, especially a creative one, rejection happens all the […]
