One Thing I've Learned
Things I've learned, from inconsequential to practical to bigger-picture. Also see: Debbieohi.com/links
I do my creative work before checking news headlines
It took me a while, but I've learned that it's much easier to be CREATE if I don't check headlines (including Trending Topics in Bluesky) first thing in the morning...especially
It took me a while, but I've learned that it's much easier to be CREATE if I don't check headlines (including Trending Topics in Bluesky) first thing in the morning...especially these days! Because of an ongoing family issue behind-the-scenes these days, I'm already finding it much more challenging to carve
Heads-up for artists: Translating a photo into art may still violate copyright laws (which is one reason I am loving TrueRef.io)
I used to think that any photo I found online was fair game when it came to using it as reference when I was drawing. What I've learned, however: that
I used to think that any photo I found online was fair game when it came to using it as reference when I was drawing. What I've learned, however: that translating a photo into another medium (e.g. pencil sketch, digital illustration, etc) may still be classified as an unauthorized derivative
I love making DIY watercolor kits (& used one in my art demo at the NY Times)
I'm a longtime fan of DIY (Do-It-Yourself) art kits that I can take with me when on the road. Yes, I do still have commercial travel art kits as well....but
I'm a longtime fan of DIY (Do-It-Yourself) art kits that I can take with me when on the road. Yes, I do still have commercial travel art kits as well....but I find that just like expensive art supplies, I tend to put these aside to save them for special occasions,