Secrets Revealed: How to Prepare for a Curator's Visit and Successfully Launch a Solo Exhibition
By Jeannette Sirois In the world of visual art, recognition often comes unexpectedly—but when it does, it can change everything. ...
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3 days ago5 min read
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An Artists Journey: Overcoming Chronic Illness as an Artist
Art and mindfulness became my lifelines after chronic illness turned my world upside down. Here’s how I found light in the darkness.
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Feb 16 min read
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Unleash Your Creativity with These 5 Fabulous Coloured Pencils
Explore 5 top-quality colored pencil brands - Luminance, Polychromos, Holbein, Pablo and Lightfast - perfect for beginners and professionals
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Jan 254 min read
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Blending with Colored Pencils
So, someone asked me why I go all-in with layers in my artwork instead of just slapping on one or two layers with some magic liquid. I...
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Nov 2, 20244 min read
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READY TO SHOW YOUR ART? LET'S DIVE IN!
Thinking about showcasing your artwork but feeling a bit lost? You’re not alone! Many artists feel overwhelmed at the thought of...
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Oct 23, 20248 min read
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Overcoming Artist’s Block and Finding Creative Inspiration.
Join me on my personal journey with colored pencils as I share how I overcame artist's block, found creative inspiration, and embraced my...
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Mar 13, 20244 min read
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Mastering the Art of Layering with Coloured Pencils: A Beginners Guide
Hey there, colored pencil enthusiasts! In this post, I’m excited to dive into the fascinating art of layering with colored pencils. If...
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Feb 28, 20247 min read
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Unlocking the Magic of Complimentary Colors with Colored Pencils
Unlocking the Magic of Complimentary Colors with Colored Pencils Hey there, colorful creators! Are you ready to embark on an exciting...
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Feb 7, 20243 min read
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Keeping it Simple: Colour Pencil Drawing of an Apple with 6 Colours
In this post I discuss a fun and simple way to draw an apple using only 6 basic colours, red, blue, yellow, orange, green and purple. I’m...
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Aug 23, 20216 min read
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A GUIDE TO COLOUR PENCILS: THE COLOUR WHEEL AND MIXING COLOURS
If you’re an artist working with a medium that has colour it is essential to have a good understanding of how colour works. In this...
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Aug 1, 20215 min read
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A GUIDE TO PAPERS
A GUIDE TO DRAWING PAPER: THREE KEY CHARACTERISTICS various papers – Jeannette Sirois 2021 The humble drawing paper. So simple in its...
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Mar 11, 20218 min read
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