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The Secret Knowledge of Black History Month 

February 2, 2024 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

race is a distraction, ink drawing, sketchbook, digital collage

Race is a distraction from what matters most. . . .

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How I Quit Spending Money at the Scrapbook Store

February 16, 2021 By Rebecca LP Johnson   2 Comments

how to develop authentic artistic style

Long ago, the scrapbook store was irresistible to me.  I would go in there looking to spend money.  . . .

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Fantastic Ink Portrait of My Hilarious Uncle William

March 24, 2019 By Rebecca LP Johnson   12 Comments

ink portrait of my uncle William the comedian

This is a ballpoint ink portrait of my Uncle William.  *1-15-19:  Yesterday he passed away and it broke my heart. . . .

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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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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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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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The Best Natural Hairstyle Inspires New Drawings

February 17, 2016 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

Ink natural hair sketchbook drawing done by Rebecca Payne. New drawings planned with portraits of women sporting natural hair styles.

An natural hair obsession is the inspiration for drawings like this.  It is another drawing that surprised me by the attention it got on Facebook.  . . .

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About Me & Lines Of Expression

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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