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Here’s a Look Into the future...!

Here’s a short list of what to expect in the way of storytelling from Sketch Book Artists. I’m looking to offer even more from local artists as well!

If you’re seeing this post, and you’re a local artist I invite you to reach out. It would be fun to collaborate and share your stories with the world here as well!`

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It’s All in the Idea….

Everything is rooted in the power of our fundamental ability to ideate everything about our existence.

Well - at least that’s what science is FINally coming around to realizing and reluctantly acknowledging in more corners of the world that the individual in observing their environment can customize their experience on every level given a proportionate amount of time to their level of belief.

In this capacity — conceptualizing a character is no more difficult that cloud spotting…if you allow it to be.

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Are you hungry to draw?

Drawing is not the difficult part…being open to your imagination is. That is why I encourage you to seek out my Eight Pages of Sketchbooking to aid you in lighting your journey to an amazing adventure illuminated by your marvelous imagination!

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Clip Studio vs Comic Draw

If you’ve been contemplating getting back into or starting out with digital drawing and painting software I can assure you that Clip Studio Paint and Comic Draw are both amazing tools. However, there are definitely aspects to take into account before choosing to purchase one over the other.

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5 Points of order

When sketchbooking there are traditions and then there are guiding principles. Will you allow yourself to be stuck in a rut or find a system that works for you and allows you to see another perspective to an otherwise gothic framework.

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