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15 Reasons Why I Don’t Watch Television

June 9, 2016 By Rebecca LP Johnson   6 Comments

Watching TV reduces quiet time and productivity; two reasons why I don't watch television. Ink sketchbook drawing of an ancient device.

I don't watch television.  The first thing I stopped watching was the news.  Then I stopped watching television altogether and started streaming the shows I like.  These are the reasons: . . .

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Seven Useful Ways To Increase Inspiration And Boost Creativity

June 6, 2016 By Rebecca LP Johnson   2 Comments

Quiet solitude is important to increase inspiration, avoid distractions, to pay attention and be receptive. Self portrait of Rebecca Johnson shows progress.

Recently I read an article about how to boost creativity.  This idea resonated with me because keeping the creative juices flowing is critical to any artist at every level. . . .

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2 Easy Ways to Save Time Drawing with Colored Pencils

April 12, 2016 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

A vintage colored pencil drawing and experiment with pointillism by Rebecca Payne. Two ways to save time drawing with colored pencils.

If you have tried colored pencils, you know they can be time intense.  Save time drawing with these tips . . .

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Five Drawing Mistakes to Avoid

April 6, 2016 By Rebecca LP Johnson   2 Comments

Five drawing mistakes are outlined in this post about a vintage colored pencil drawing of hyacinths by Rebecca Payne around 1990.

Mistakes are conspicuous to me now when I look at this vintage colored pencil drawing even though I am pleased with the subject and the composition.  . . .

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11 Simple Ways To Improve Your Graphite Drawings

March 9, 2016 By Rebecca LP Johnson   2 Comments

11 graphite drawing tips

                                      Use these graphite drawing tips to develop your skills with this medium.  Pencils are cheap, easy to erase and to find. . . .

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Old Lamb Chili Drawing from Every Day Life

February 16, 2016 By Rebecca LP Johnson   2 Comments

sketchbook drawing of lamb chili

This quick sketch of lamb chili surprised me by all the attention it got on Facebook.  *Updated 2-3-21 . . .

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How to Use an Orchid to Draw in Your Sketchbook

February 11, 2016 By Rebecca LP Johnson   5 Comments

Rebecca Payne. Colored pencil and ink sketchbook drawing.

After noticing how this lovely flower uplifted my mood, I began to also want an orchid to draw in my workstations too.  . . .

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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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