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How to Make This Ribbon Value Exercise

April 4, 2023 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

ribbon value exercise

In this post are step by step directions on how to make this ribbon value exercise.  It isn't difficult and I expect that it will turn out well. . . .

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A Cheap and Effective Cure for the Blues

March 23, 2019 By Rebecca LP Johnson   4 Comments

cheap cure for the blues

A wise man told me... . . .

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2 Unique Solutions To The Problems With Colored Pencils

January 8, 2019 By Rebecca LP Johnson   2 Comments

Colored pencil secret revealed in this post; vintage colored pencil painting of a round of robins in moonlight by Rebecca Payne.

This post reveals some colored pencil solutions for this tedious art supply.  It used to be my all-time favorite medium.  I still love them for enhancing ink drawings. . . .

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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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How to Revive Old Pens to Save Money

August 18, 2018 By Rebecca LP Johnson   16 Comments

revive old pens used in this water based marker pet portrait

In this post, I demonstrate how to revive old pens.  It was surprising to find such an excellent result while reviving my old brush pens and stabilo fine liners.   . . .

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3 Good Ideas on How to Cure Artist’s Block

July 31, 2018 By Rebecca LP Johnson   4 Comments

develop authentic artistic style

This post highlights how to cure an artist's block.  For about a year I had been stuck in a dry period.  It has happened to me more than a few times. . . .

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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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