Colored Pencil Podcast

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: January 9, 2017   Topic: Setting Art Goals   Points of Interest: As the new year kicks off, many people are making resolutions and setting goals. John and Lisa share 8 tips for setting art goals this year, and encourage developing goals that are specific, measurable, and time sensitive. With the right goals, you’ll find that you are driven and focused on moving forward!     Links Referenced: Lisa’s DIY Dry Erase Board video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqLqQa9ChFs     Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist   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 .   Stay sharp!

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: January 2, 2017   Topic: Marketing Ads   Points of Interest: Should an artist spend money on marketing ads available on social networks? Do they even work to boost an art business? John and Lisa talk about the smart places to put your money, and the types of marketing to skip altogether.     Links Referenced: Amazon Affiliate Program https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/   Dick Blick Affiliate Program https://www.dickblick.com/affiliates/   www.facebook.com www.amazon.com www.youtube.com https://plus.google.com/         Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist   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 .   Stay sharp!

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: December 26, 2016   Topic: Blogging for Artists   Points of Interest: This episode addresses an excellent question from a listener: “Is it worth my time to start an art blog?” John and Lisa answer with a hearty YES, and discuss the importance of identifying a target audience and specific post ideas that you are passionate about. Additional points include the need for consistency and the ways an art blog can solve problems for readers.       Links Referenced:     Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist   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 .   Stay sharp!

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: December 19, 2016   Topic: Colored Pencil on Sanded Paper   Points of Interest: If you’ve been hesitant about trying sanded paper, you’re in good company—John and Lisa were both unhappy with sanded paper when they originally tried it, but have since been converted. Will it chew up your pencil? Can you really get fine details? Tune into this episode for a discussion of grit, sourcing information, and personal experiences with the use of specific techniques and tools like OMS and powder blender.     Links Referenced: UArt sanded paper http://uartpastelpaper.com/   Fisher 400 sanded paper http://www.proartpanels.com/fisher400-proart-panels/     Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist   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 contac

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: December 12, 2016   Topic: Interview with Holly Siniscal   Points of Interest: This week, John and Lisa are chatting with colored pencil artist Holly Siniscal, who shares her experience getting started in colored pencil, the perks of working with one main model (spoiler--it's her daughter!), and tips for beginning artists.       Links Referenced: Southwest Art magazine http://www.southwestart.com/   Fine Art Connousseur magazine http://fineartconnoisseur.com/     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 .   Stay sharp!  

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: December 5, 2016   Topic: Gift Ideas for Colored Pencil Artists   Points of Interest: Gift-giving season is upon us, and John and Lisa have compiled a list of fabulous options for the colored pencil artist in your life. Follow the links to purchase for a friend, family member, or maybe as a present for yourself!   Links Referenced: Powder Blender Kit Sticky Putty Texture Fixative and Synthetic Hog Hair Brush Colored Pencil Magazine subscription Tombow Mono Eraser Electric Erasers Ink Eraser from Faber Castell Caran D’ache Luminance Colored Pencils Derwent Drawing Chinese White Colored Pencil Prismacolor Col-erase Pencils Reference Photo Subscription Richeson Drawing Clipboard Orbital Easel Classes (Craftsy, Patreon, SA Academy, etc.) UArt Sanded Pastel Paper Kum Long-Pointed Sharpener Derwent Super Point Sharpener 3-Drawer Wood Pastel Storage Box YouTube Colored Pencil Playlist Yupo Paper   John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lach

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: November 28, 2016   Topic: Powder Blender   Points of Interest: This week’s episode is a product review of the Colored Pencil Powder Blender from Brush and Pencil by Alyona Nickelsen. John did not have a successful first experience when testing the product, but Lisa shares some tips and tricks she has learned that yield successful results. Here’s a hint—the proper applicator is everything!   Links Referenced: Purchase Powder Blender here: https://www.brushandpencil.com/Products-Colored_Pencil_Powder_Blender.html   Alyona Nickelsen’s instructional video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4MLp_kUUxA   Alyona Nickelsen’s artwork: https://www.brushandpencil.com/Artwork.html     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, C

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: November 21, 2016   Topic: Q and A   Points of Interest: It’s Q and A time again! This time around, we’ll be addressing these questions:   -What colors should be used for skin tones, and how do you blend them? -How can I avoid comparing myself to newer artists who are better than me? -Can you use watercolor pencils as a base? -How can I avoid scratch lines on my finished piece?   Links: Lisa’s Instructions for Color Matching: http://lachri.com/tag/color-matching/   Luminance Colored Pencils: http://www.dickblick.com/products/caran-dache-luminance-colored-pencils   Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist   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 .   Stay sharp!

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: November 14, 2016   Topic: Rendering Hair in Colored Pencil   Points of Interest: This is an all-important topic for portraiture artists: how to draw hair! John and Lisa dish out their best tips for rendering hair that looks natural and dynamic: follow the reference photo religiously, focus on abstract shapes vs. individual strands, work in sections, work in layers, and more! Lisa also shares an archival alternative to the gel pens that many artists may be tempted to use for highlights.   Links Referenced: -Lisa’s video How Not to Draw Hair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZFak2eAt2I   -Lisa’s Jon Snow video How to Draw Hair in Colored Pencil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma8FSKF4JeE   -Lisa’s video How to Get White Lines and Detail in Colored Pencil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H3hOHx-qZ8   -Touch Up Texture https://www.brushandpencil.com/Store.html   -Colored Pencil Titanium White https://www.brushandpencil.com/Store.html       John’s

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: November 7, 2016   Topic: Selling Your Art on eBay or Etsy   Points of Interest: This episode compares and contrasts the eBay and Etsy platforms for online artwork sales (with a brief cameo appearance of Amazon Handmade). Learn about the pros and cons of each site, including information about listing fees and best practices for driving traffic back to your own website.   Links: eBay www.ebay.com   Etsy www.etsy.com   Amazon Handmade www.amazon.com/handmade   Lisa’s Blog Post on Amazon Handmade: http://lachri.com/selling-artwork-on-amazon/       Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist   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 .   Stay sharp!

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: October 30, 2016   Topic: How to Set Up Your Email List   Points of Interest: This episode is dedicated to all things email: why an email list can be a great tool for your brand, how to get it set up, and how to get people to sign up once it’s in place on your website. John takes the high-tech approach while Lisa prefers simplicity, so you’ll hear tips and suggestions from both ends of the spectrum.   Here’s a comprehensive list of email providers you can use:   -Mailchimp www.mailchimp.com -Aweber - Very easy to use www.aweber.com -Convert kit  www.convertkit.com -Campaign Monitor www.campaignmonitor.com -Zoho Campaigns www.zoho.com -SendinBlue www.sendinblue.com -Constant Contact www.constantcontact.com -Infusionsoft www.infusionsoft.com -Ontraport www.ontraport.com -Campaigner www.campaigner.com -Emma www.myemma.com -RedCappi www.redcappi.com -GetResponse www.getresponse.com     Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist   As a

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: October 23, 2016   Topic: Printing Your Artwork   Points of Interest: High quality archival prints are a must if you plan to sell them, and there are several ways to obtain them. John and Lisa compare the various options and suggest a host of print sites for you to consider.   Links Referenced: Vistaprint www.vistaprint.com   Robin Imaging (Cincinnati, OH) www.robinimaging.com   Fine Art America www.fineartamerica.com   Shutterfly www.shutterfly.com   Great Big Canvas www.greatbigcanvas.com   Imagekind www.imagekind.com   Art.com www.art.com   Epson Printers www.epson.com/printers     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 .   Stay shar

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: October 17, 2016   Topic: Art Shows and Fairs   Points of Interest: Have you ever considered entering an art show or fair? You’ll want to hear John and Lisa’s tips for having the best experience. This episode covers all the bases: setup guidelines, tips on customer interaction, the importance of marketing materials, travel/storage tips for your art, the pros and cons of a live demonstration, and more!   Links Referenced: Print your own business cards: www.moo.com     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 .   Stay sharp!

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: October 10, 2016   Topic: What Is Your Art Style?   Points of Interest: How do you describe your art? Do you work in realism, photo-realism, impressionism or a mix of several different styles? John and Lisa talk about some of the inherent problems today with using some of these terms when you discuss or label your art. Sometimes words can mean different things to different people and by not using certain descriptions you might be able to save yourself from having to explain yourself.   Links Referenced: No specific links today.   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 .   Stay sharp!    

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: October 3, 2016   Topic: Using Colored Pencil on Black Paper   Points of Interest: If you’ve ever been interested in using black paper for your colored pencil work, be sure to tune into this episode where John and Lisa describe their own experiences. You’ll pick up tips on specific recommended papers, why you should pay closer attention to the pencils you’re using, and how to approach the project from a different perspective than you may be used to.   Links Referenced: Canson Art Boards http://www.dickblick.com/products/canson-art-boards/   Titanium White Powder https://www.brushandpencil.com/Products-Colored_Pencil_Titanium_White.html   Colored Pencil Touch-Up Texture https://www.brushandpencil.com/Products-Colored_Pencil_Titanium_White.html   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

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: September 26, 2016   Topic: Core Principles of Colored Pencil   Points of Interest: Since colored pencil has become one of the most popular mediums, John and Lisa identify a handful of core principles to keep in mind when using them. They debunk several misconceptions, describe key factors for colored pencil success, and comment on important qualities of your chosen materials.   Be sure to listen to the end, where Lisa explains why she has yet to try the increasingly popular Holbein Colored Pencils—and why she recommends you avoid them as well.   Links Referenced:   None this week!     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 .   Stay sharp!  

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: September 19, 2016   Topic: 16 Myths Artists Tell Themselves   Points of Interest: If you’ve ever told yourself that you’re too right-brained to worry about finances as an artist, or that you just need to be discovered, or that you need a viral video to “make it” online, then you’ve fallen prey to one of the myths artists tell themselves. John and Lisa address these and 13 others in this episode. Do any of these sound familiar? Take a listen!   Links Referenced:   Wordpress, an ideal platform for artists’ websites: www.wordpress.org     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 .   Stay sharp!

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: September 12, 2016   Topic: Skills vs. Fairy Dust   Points of Interest: This week’s episode is full of humorous anecdotes about artists who seem to rely on magic “fairy dust” to create their art. Is this a valid approach for a professional artist? Tune in to hear John and Lisa’s experience with this fairly common perspective.   Links Referenced: No outside links this week!   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 .   Stay sharp!

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: September 5, 2016   Topic: Color Theory: Part 2   Points of Interest: John and Lisa are back with the second installment of their two-part series on Color Theory. This time, you’ll hear a conversation on some of the more practical applications, including color matching tips (see the link for John’s webinar below), tips for achieving neutral colors (including white), and how to practice determining whether colors are warm or cool. You’ll also hear some fascinating information on color perception among different cultures.   Links Referenced: Sharpened Artist Academy—Beginner’s Colored Pencil Course http://sharpenedartistacademy.teachable.com/     **** FREE WEBINAR**** Click here to snag your spot in John’s FREE webinar on Color Matching in colored pencil: https://sharpenedartist.webinarninja.co/my/wnwebinarlist/index?webinar_id=26543     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to v

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: August 28, 2016   Topic: Color Theory Part 1   Points of Interest: Color is obviously extremely important for the colored pencil artist, but why learn about color theory? Listen in for a brief history and science lesson on color and how these concepts can be applied in artwork. John and Lisa discuss the role of color compared to the role of line drawing, contrast, etc. Tune in next week for even more practical application!     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 .   Stay sharp!