Colored Pencil Podcast

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: March 5, 2018   Topic: How to Be Original   Points of Interest: Many artists struggle to develop their own unique style rather than just copying someone else. John and Lisa offer tips and suggestions to make it happen, including: Follow your curiosity, take notes, copy yourself, learn the importance of “what ifs,” and know the difference between inspiration and copying!   Links Referenced: John Byne Fine Art Bryan Holland Arts Christian Lassen   Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast,

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: February 26, 2018   Topic: Still Life Tips   Points of Interest: John and Lisa are discussing a favorite topic: still life artwork! They’re covering several common mistakes and recommending some best practices related when it comes to all stages of creating a still life, including:   -Composition tips and angle considerations -Choosing interesting subjects -Best lighting options (and how to manipulate the light you’re working with)     Links Referenced: Free Photo Taking Guide Light reflectors   Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can al

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: February 19, 2018   Topic: Do Private Posts Affect Your Business?   Points of Interest: Private social media pages and groups don’t affect your business, right? Wrong! John and Lisa share some practical tips for navigating personal social media accounts and groups – and how they can directly and indirectly impact your business. Don’t miss these social media dos and don’ts!     Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at podcast@sharpenedartist.com .   If you want

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: February 12, 2018   Topic: Facebook Changes and Social Media Concerns   Points of Interest:              You’ve probably heard about the latest changes to the Facebook algorithm by now. But how will those changes impact your art pages? John and Lisa are here this week to explain this and other social media “mysteries” so that you can use these platforms to your greatest advantage as an artist.   Links Referenced: Facebook YouTube Instagram GooglePlus   Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Po

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: February 5, 2018   Topic: Ergonomic Art Setup   Points of Interest: John and Lisa are constantly asked about the best products for an ergonomic art studio setup. Today they’re passing along their suggestions with pros and cons for products like desks, easels, chairs, lights, and more. Be sure to take these recommendations with a grain of salt. It’s important to consider your unique health situation when determining what will work best in your studio!   Links Referenced: Tangkula Adjustable Drawing Desk Wood Artist Drawing & Sketching Board Wobble Stool Drafting Stool with Tractor Seat Pilates Ball Drafting Chair LED Art & Craft lamp with clamp     Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for li

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: January 29, 2018   Topic: The Right Mindset for Success   Points of Interest: Your mindset can make or break your success as an artist, so John and Lisa are offering some tips to create a mindset for success! A few highlights: focus on what matters most, avoid a victim mentality, and always ALWAYS ask yourself, “What can I do with what I have right now?” This episode is full of practical advice for getting your head in the right place.           Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast,

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: January 22, 2018   Topic: Q and A   Points of Interest: John and Lisa are back with a fresh batch of Q and A responses!   -Do you continue to take art classes, even though you’re professionals? -How in the world do you come up with pricing for portraits? -How do you get a “pinprick point” on your pencils? -My final work looks drab – how do I make it brighter?     Links Referenced: Colored Pencil Painting Bible by Alyona Nickelson Derwent Super Point Sharpener by Derwent Inktense Lightfastness Rating Chart Colored Pencil Touch- Up Texture Colored Pencil Titanium White     Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: January 15, 2018   Topic: Interview with Morgan Davidson   Points of Interest: In this interview, John and Lisa chat with Morgan Davidson about her art school experience, career after graduating, and large social media following. If you’re looking to grow your career, you’ll want to tune in and learn from her experience!   Links Referenced: Morgan’s Website Morgan’s Facebook Morgan’s Instagram       Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at podcast@sharpenedarti

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: January 8, 2018   Topic: How to Improve Your Colored Pencil Work   Points of Interest: John and Lisa are often asked for tips on improving colored pencil work. Today they’re sharing more than eight actionable suggestions to help you improve your colored pencil – although the most important thing to remember is that there is no secret or shortcut that replaces old-fashioned time and practice!   Links Referenced: Pixabay Wildlife Reference Photos for Artists       Have a question you’d like to hear featured in a future episode? Submit to John and/or Lisa here: www.sharpenedartist.com/qanda www.lachri.com/faq           Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from J

INTERVIEW:  SALLY ROBERTSON, PUBLISHER AND CREATOR OF COLORED PENCIL MAGAZINE Sally speaks about the origins of the magazine, her role as Editor-in-Chief, and the mission of her business. She also talks about ways to get involved and have your art published and be seen around the world.  This exposure seems to lead to more success for the artists who have been involved in the magazine. Links mentioned in the show: www.coloredpencilmag.com www.coloredpencilstudent.com www.jerrysartarama.com Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by emai

Show Notes  Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast  Release Date: July 18, 2016  Topic: Interview with Cecile Baird  Points of Interest:  This show discusses the dramatic still life art of Cecile Baird.   She is a 5-Year Merit Award recipient of the colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA).    Cecile is truly one of the pioneers in colored pencil art.  Her resume is replete with many awards spanning over several years.  Her book, Painting Light With Colored Pencil, is one of the best on fundamental colored pencil techniques for both the beginner and advanced artist.     In addition to her unique perspective on lighting still life she also discusses the need for the artist's to improve in their photo taking skills.    Her love and enthusiasm for colored pencil is both inspiring and contagious.    Links Referenced:  Cecile’s website:  www.cecilebairdart.com    As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additiona

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: December 18, 2017   Topic: Q and A   Points of Interest: You love asking questions, and John and Lisa love answering them! This episode features the answers to these listener-submitted   -How do you avoid a grainy/gritty look with colored pencil painting? -Which side of Stonehenge paper should I be using? -What advice do you have for someone transitioning to art as a full-time job?     Links Referenced: Brush and Pencil Art Group on Facebook UArt Premium Sanded Pastel Paper (Lisa likes 500 grit; John prefers 600 or 800 grit) Fisher 400 Sanded Paper Stonehenge Paper     Have a question you’d like to hear featured in a future episode? Submit to John and/or Lisa here: www.sharpenedartist.com/qanda www.lachri.com/faq           Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @s

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: December 11, 2017   Topic: Interview with Stan Proko   Points of Interest: If you’ve spent any time in the YouTube art community, you’ve likely seen a few videos by today’s guest, Stan Proko. Stan gives the inside scoop on how he started his wildly successful business – including the exact strategies he still uses today to create an organic following of likeminded artists. If you’re interested in growing your business, be sure to listen in!   Links Referenced: “Proko” website “Proko” YouTube Channel “The Art of Aaron Blaise” YouTube Channel “Draw with Jazza” YouTube Channel “Cesar Santos” YouTube Channel Mixergy Podcast   ****Use code SA20 for 20% off Stan’s Human Anatomy for Artists course here!         Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair here.   Click here for a free 30-day Audible Trial!   John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always,

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: December 4, 2017   Topic: Q and A   Points of Interest: John and Lisa address two questions from listeners in this episode:   -What is the best way to transfer dark Mi-teintes paper for colored pencil without ending up with graphite lines? -What computer equipment/programs do I need to turn my art into a business?     Links Referenced: Loew Cornell transfer paper Col-erase Pencils Adobe Photoshop software GIMP photo editing software     Have a question you’d like to hear featured in a future episode? Submit to John and/or Lisa here: www.sharpenedartist.com/qanda www.lachri.com/faq           Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the me

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: November 27, 2017   Topic: Gift Ideas for Colored Pencil Artists   Points of Interest: Each year John and Lisa compile a list of gift ideas for colored pencil artists. Use these suggestions as inspiration for your own list, or just send the link to your friends and family who want to know what they can buy for you this year!   Links Referenced: Subscription to Colored Pencil Magazine Colored Pencil Magazine Facebook group Carl Angel 5 Sharpener Derwent Super Point Sharpener Exacto School Pro Sharpener Derwent Pro Colour Colored Pencils Caran D’ache Luminance Colored Pencils Neocolor ii Artist Crayons Caran D’ache Pablo Colored Pencils UArt Sanded Paper – 800 grit Mason Jars 3-Drawer Pastel Box Hand Book Sketch Journal Strathmore Illustration Board for Wet Media Inktense Pencils Icarus Art Drawing Board Interview with Ester Roi Archival Page Neutral Tape Patreon Derwent Drawing Pencil Set Asaro Head “The Colored Pencil Painting Po

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: November 20, 2017   Topic: Q and A   Points of Interest: Q and A episodes are listener favorites, and John and Lisa love answering your questions! This week, your hosts are replying to these questions:   -How do you store your videos long-term when you record your process? -Where does an artist begin with portrait art?   Links Referenced: Dropbox Google Drive Amazon Cloud Services Adobe Premiere Pro Sharpened Artist Portrait Prep Course   Have a question you’d like to hear featured in a future episode? Submit to John and/or Lisa here: www.sharpenedartist.com/qanda www.lachri.com/faq           Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair here.   Click here for a free 30-day Audible Trial!   John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpen

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: November 6, 2017   Topic: Q and A   Points of Interest: Today we have another round of Q and A! Is your question on the list?   -How do I prevent wax bloom? -Does photorealism teach you any transferable skills? -How do you get the best quality photos of your artwork without hiring a photographer? -How did you come up with your “artist name”?     Links Referenced: Cognitive Drawing by Jason Brubaker https://gumroad.com/l/cognitivedrawing           Have a question you’d like to hear featured in a future episode? Submit to John and/or Lisa here: www.sharpenedartist.com/qanda www.lachri.com/faq           Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: November 6, 2017   Topic: Q and A   Points of Interest: It’s Q and A time! John and Lisa answer a fresh batch of questions from listeners:   -What finishing spray do you recommend? -When can you consider yourself an artist? -How do you create foggy mist effects without an airbrush? -How do you choose a logo for your art business? -Any tips for using photorealism on a large-scale piece? -Can you explain the royalty issues with Pixabay?      Links Referenced: Lascaux Fine Art Fixative https://www.dickblick.com/products/lascaux-fine-art-fixative/   Advanced Colored Pencil Final Fixative https://www.brushandpencil.com/Products-Advanced_Colored_Pencil_Final_Fixative.html   Pixabay https://pixabay.com/   Wildlife Reference Photos http://wildlifereferencephotos.com/   Have a question you’d like to hear featured in a future episode? Submit to John and/or Lisa here: www.sharpenedartist.com/qanda www.lachri.com/faq           Ready to take your business

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: October 30, 2017   Topic: Colored Pencil Myths   Points of Interest: You’ve heard a lot of definitive statements about working with colored pencil, but many of them are MYTHS! John and Lisa address a long list of myths, including these:   “Certain colors are essential to make a drawing realistic.” “You need to wash your hands after every use of colored pencil.” “Prismacolor is the best.” “Colored pencil is just for kids.” “You can smudge CP with your fingers.” “Colors are going to be consistent within the same brand.”     Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates a

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: October 23, 2017   Topic: When to Be Creative   Points of Interest: There’s a time to copy a reference exactly and a time to insert your own creativity—but how do you know which avenue to take? John and Lisa discuss the common misconceptions about “creativity” in art creation. You’ll hear their thoughts on tracing, working from a reference, taking your own photos, being a copyist, and implementing a consistent approach.   Links Referenced: Wildlife Reference Photos www.wildlifereferencephotos.com   Jason Morgan Reference Photos www.jasonmorgan.co.uk   Pixabay www.pixabay.com     Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure