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Annotations That Increase the Value of a Drawing

December 11, 2018 By Rebecca LP Johnson   3 Comments

mixed media drawing of helicopters in ink, watercolor, and water soluble crayon showing examples of annotations that increase value

This is a mixed media sketchbook drawing that is lost.  I am so happy to have a digital copy of it.  . . .

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5 Ways to Invite a Remarkable Boost in Inspiration

December 4, 2018 By Rebecca LP Johnson   2 Comments

Ideas to invite inspiration

Bottles are a favorite to draw.  Anything with a reflection might fascinate me.  This is an ink and watercolor sketchbook drawing inspired by Danny Gregory's book Creative License. . . .

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The Best Pen For Improved Writing And Drawing

November 27, 2018 By Rebecca LP Johnson   2 Comments

ballpoint pens can be perfect for excellent handwriting

The best pens for writing and drawing will depend on the person. My favorite pen depends on whether I am writing or drawing.   . . .

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5 Easy Ways to Fix Sketchbook Drawing Mistakes

November 13, 2018 By Rebecca LP Johnson   4 Comments

fix drawing mistakes

No matter how awful the mistake is, it can be fixed.  Five ways to fix drawing mistakes in this post.   . . .

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Why I Fell to the Floor and Shook Uncontrollably

November 7, 2018 By Rebecca LP Johnson   2 Comments

vintage colored pencil drawing by Rebecca Payne.

This vintage colored pencil drawing reminds me of a story... . . .

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3 Advantages to Drawing in Sequence in Your Sketchbook

October 2, 2018 By Rebecca LP Johnson   2 Comments

sketchbook mixed media drawing in colored pencil, watercolor, ink and collage

  Years ago I decided that making drawings in sequence in one sketchbook was too restrictive.  Now I am not sure that was a good decision. . . .

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4 Ways That Streaming Music Will Make You Draw Better

September 8, 2018 By Rebecca LP Johnson   4 Comments

make self portraits; it will help you see yourself better

Music helps drawing in the form of many benefits.  One of the things I enjoy doing to get in the zone while I am drawing is listen to music. . . .

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About Me: Art and Faith: The first thing to know is that I thank and honor the the Most High God . . .

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