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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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Intuitive Drawings Fit Perfectly in All My Sketchbooks

August 21, 2018 By Rebecca LP Johnson   4 Comments

intuitive drawings - ink sketchbook drawings by Rebecca Payne

  An intuitive drawing is made when you let your hand draw and let your mind rest. . . .

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How to Create Impressive Drawings on a Deadline

August 4, 2018 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

How to Hit the Lottery on a Deadline

Meeting client needs is like hitting the lottery on a deadline.  Drawing faster is key.     . . .

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Ink Sketchbook Drawing Exercise To Increase Your Skill Level

July 28, 2018 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

*Update (12-12-18): I have worked a little more on this ink drawing by increasing the dark values.  It is a repeat and is not nearly as nice as the first sketch.   . . .

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New Drawing Skill: Embrace Mistakes

August 11, 2016 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

Over the years learning to embrace mistakes has been difficult.  Once there is a noticeable mistake in the drawing I fall out of love.  This is a lesson that I still need to learn. . . .

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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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