Developing confidence in your artistic style, using swatch cards for color accuracy every time, choosing the right paper for colored pencils and what it's really like working for big art brands as an ambassador.

This is the final episode of Season 1, so a huge thank you to everyone for listening. All of the episodes are now available to watch in HD video for free over on Youtube. We will return for Season 2 on Thursday 13th Februrary.

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #9 – A Blue Tit

In this episode, we’re drawing exercise #9 from the Practice Journal: British Wildlife Edition

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Helen Carter @helencarterartist

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Moving from colored pencils to pastels, experimenting with mixed media, evolving your style as an artist and how to create meaningful compositions that clients love. Plus, tips for organizing your commissions, marketing and more with a busy schedule.

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #19 – A Dog Nose

In this episode, we’re drawing exercise #19 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Naomi Jenkin @naomijenkinart

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How to achieve fine details like hairs and whiskers, which paper works best for coloured pencil, balancing commissions with personal projects and the journey towards becoming a professional coloured pencil artist.

Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Lauren Hill in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #11 – Beagle Dog Eye

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #11 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Lauren Hill @lauren.hill.art

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Experimenting with colours, selecting the right paper for coloured pencils, finding joy in the small details and problem solving with difficult reference photos. Plus, the pencil layering techniques than build depth in your art.

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #63 – A Dog’s Nose

In this episode, we’re drawing exercise #63 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Beth Williams @bethan_williams_illustration

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Switching from watercolor to colored pencils, creating fine details efficiently, combining multiple reference photos for better compositions, working with clients, balancing personal projects with commissions, and setting up a professional art studio at home. Plus, adapting your home to fit in a professional art studio space.

Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Lynsey Peacock in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more.

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #58 – A Rabbit Eye

In this episode, we’re drawing exercise #58 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Lynsey Peacock @lynseypeacockart

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Our favourite tools and materials, the challenges of finding the perfect colours, techniques for drawing fur and managing a home studio as a self employed artist. Plus, the importance of finding joy in personal projects along side commission work.

Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Kate Spratt in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more.

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #34 – A Green Cat’s Eye

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #34 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Kate Spratt @kate_spratt_equine_art

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Balancing realism with creativity, our favourite animal subjects, techniques for colored pencil on different surfaces and the importance of experimenting with new materials to refine your process. Plus, how to work with difficult reference photos and create compositions that tell a story.

Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Caitlin Grace in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #53 – A Green Cat’s Eye

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #53 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Caitlin Grace @caitlingrace.art

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Experimenting with different drawing surfaces, how to achieve expressive eyes to capture the soul of your subject, handling client expectations and how to find time to stay creative in a busy world.

Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Harriet Blaskett in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #46 - A Labrador Dog Eye

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #46 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition, a labrador dog eye.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Harriet Blaskett @hb_pet_portraits

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