Learning to Draw- Lesson 2
3 Quick ways to turn your doodles into damn fine drawings! When thinking about these little lesson blogs of mine I thought about how I wanted to keep them really accessible for all abilities and for all pockets. To that end the three methods below are all done with a HB pencil (standard) like in the last lesson and can be done with a ball point pen. This week I looked into some common things people doodle and guess what...I reckon they can make your drawings better! So get ou
Sketch to Fetch Volume 2- Typography
So, I've been doing some typography with some cards recently and I thought you might like to see a little behind the scenes so you can have a go! I know it can be daunting to go from bubble writing on the back page of your Math book to something that will blow the socks of your parents but I can help! (ya family once they've seen your new skills, also, I can put giffs in these blogs!) Have a look at the steps below and even if you can't do all the computer bits at the end wit
Learning to draw. Lesson one.
One of the many things people say when I talk to them about art and my design life in general is 'I wish I could draw.' And I get it. In an education system that doesn't value being creative or interest in the less 'academic' subjects people get the marks they have to and don't pick up a pencil for anything other reason then 'bloody Susan in charge of the office supply cupboard checked the wrong box and even though we really wanted those fancy pens with the clicky bottoms we
Things to be Thankful for in April
Hello! After a one week holiday, I am back to discuss the month of April. Can you believe it was Easter was only a month ago?? Feeling ill after too much chocolate seems like ancient news! But all around a pretty good month, if it starts with chocolate and ends with a bag of pick and mix (one of my treats this month) life is good. Here in no particular order are some other things I'm thankful April has brought around. TV- American Vandal I've spoken a bit about the rise of th
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