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Sketchbooks That are Full and Yet Not Complete

February 2, 2021 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

a peek into one of many sketchbooks

While the world keeps reaching new levels of crazy, making drawings in my sketchbooks gives me joy.   . . .

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How to Increase Drawing Speed with This Technique

January 26, 2021 By Rebecca LP Johnson   2 Comments

  You will save time and your lines will say more by using contour drawing to increase drawing speed. . . .

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Restaurants I Still Miss in or Near Detroit

January 12, 2021 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

Sketch made in Detroit while parked

This is a little sketch that I drew in watercolors and ink while parked downtown Detroit. . . .

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A Surprising and Simple Way to Replace Lost Drawings

January 26, 2019 By Rebecca LP Johnson   8 Comments

Rebecca Payne. Ink and watercolor sketchbook drawing.

Two lost drawings of blooming houseplants and my solution for replacing them. . . .

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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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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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Mistakes I Made with the First ArtSnacks Box

August 29, 2018 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

create a good mood

When the very first ArtSnacks box arrived and I didn't get the notice for awhile... . . .

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