Creating on the Go with Procreate: How to Practice Your Skills and Create Anywhere
Are you a beginner artist looking for a way to practice your skills and create from anywhere? Look no further than Procreate for the iPad! As a traditional illustrator who loves working with watercolors and colored pencils, I was hesitant to try digital illustration at first. But once I gave Procreate a chance, I was hooked. Not only is it an affordable one-time purchase (no monthly subscriptions!), but it also offers a wide range of features and tools that allow me to create anywhere, anytime.
Read MoreDon’t let the bite-sized description fool you because these classes are not lacking in quality. In fact, you'll be amazed at how much you can learn in less than 20 minutes. Packed with tips, resources and drawing demonstrations that outline how to break subjects down to basic shapes before adding finishing touches that bring your drawings to life.
Read MoreSpring has sprung, and it's the perfect time to freshen up your creative habits with a little spring cleaning.
Just like you might declutter your home or workspace to make room for new things, you need to declutter your mind and habits to make room for new ideas and creative growth.
Read MoreIf you feel overwhelmed when trying to illustrate characters, or struggle to make them visually appealing - this is the class for you! There are a few creative exercises that involve drawing. It's up to you if you want to sketch/illustrate using digital or traditional mediums. Or simply use both! I'm a self-described "tradigital illustrator".
Read MoreAs an illustrator, I've learned a thing or two over the years. Some of which, would have been helpful to know early on.
Being a freelance illustrator isn’t just about the art, in fact there are a lot of other factors that go into this creative profession.
Read MoreThe best way to avoid falling down the Instagram rabbit hole of mindless scrolling... is to set some time limits.
And I'm not talking about relying on willpower alone. Instagram has made it easy to do on the platform with a few clicks. Learn more about Activity / Time Spent features on the Instagram app
Read MoreRepeat after me, an algorithm is not the boss of YOU.
Trying to navigate an algorithm is as fulfilling as being on a hamster wheel - it's frustrating and gets you nowhere. Believe me, I understand the frustration. Instagram has changed dramatically since I joined in 2012. Like many people, Instagram had me feeling disheartened. I would post and have little engagement. It seems that folks aren't always social on social media. We can place blame on the villainous algorithm limiting the people who see our posts, but what about the folks who do see it? Why is engagement low and how can we connect with an audience better?
Read MoreI challenged myself to more drawing time on the go using Procreate and discovered some new ways to streamline my creative process and flex my illustration muscles.
Whether you’re a Procreate newbie feeling overwhelmed by all the bells and whistles or you've spent time in Procreate but appreciate handy tips... then check out my latest post on The Simply Creative Blog that discusses my top 7 Procreate Tips and doles up some creative advice to try out as well.
Read MoreAs a creative small business owner, I need to find my way out of low-energy or unproductive days so that I can get things done and hit my deadlines. The best way (for me) to do this is by understanding the purpose behind the task. If it’s a client deadline… well that’s easy, I want to get paid and make the client happy. But what if it’s a personal goal? Then you need to know YOUR WHY because Passion and Purpose fuel PRODUCTIVITY.
Read MoreIt’s incredibly important to realize that rest time is just as important as work time. They are meant to work together, to keep our minds (and lives ) happy and healthy. This is why learning to hit the pause button (and the Stop one too) is an important skill to have.
My best tip for ensuring that you have more restful moments in your day is to schedule time for it. Adding some tranquility to your day will allow your brain the R&R restoration that it craves.
Read MoreHow surrounding yourself with plants in the studio (or home) can be good for the creative soul.
Read MoreRejection stings, but realistically, it’s part of being a working creative. It doesn’t matter if you’re an artist, designer, photographer, illustrator, or writer - a piece of your heart is ingrained in what you create. Rejection feels bad, understandably so. The trick is how to move beyond feeling upset so that you can get back to creating. Your livelihood depends on being adaptable and able to consistently market and pitch your work.
Read MoreWorking from home has its challenges, especially when the WIFI is down, but I have some recommendations for how to make it easier.
11 simple tips to make working from home better.
Read MoreBeing able to sink into a highly-focused creative zone is one of the best things you can give yourself. Sometimes, it's as simple as a change of perspective and knowing how to organize a more optimal environment for you to create from.
Read MoreI love the process of creating a Vision Board. Not only because it helps me realize dream goals, but due to the simple fact that taking the time to reflect and create fosters the most encouraging energy during the process.
It's not about cutting images from magazines in the hope that a dream vacation will "manifest" in my life. Instead, I enjoy the quiet time and reflective process that comes from the creation of an authentic vision board and the inspirational energy that follows.
Read More2020 has been incredibly isolating. Interacting less in person, means we are missing human connections. So understandably, more people are turning to social media as a way to reclaim some of what they have lost.
But I have to wonder are people really being social on these platforms?
Read MoreAnswers to some of the more common questions that I have received about illustration, freelancing, and finding clients.
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