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Pencil it in! Lunch Sketch
Read more: Pencil it in! Lunch SketchArt projects you can do after work Welcome to Pencil it in! Each project is super easy to do, even if you’re tired after work. The point of this series is to play with art for a few minutes a day, even if you’re tired or annoyed. This project might make you hungry. If you…
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Pencil it in! Animal Lettering
Read more: Pencil it in! Animal LetteringArt projects you can do after work Welcome to Pencil it in! Each project is super easy to do, even if you’re tired after work. The point of this series is to play with art for a few minutes a day, even if you’re tired or annoyed. This exercise is a great way to appreciate…
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Pencil it in! A new mini series of art projects you can do after work.
Read more: Pencil it in! A new mini series of art projects you can do after work.Intro to a new series! I’ve always been an artist, but didn’t feel like thinking after work, so I didn’t bother making any art for a while. Workdays were filled with meetings, writing, and answering questions. I had no space for coming up with ideas. When you’ve been thinking all day or on calls, you…
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I painted a gnome
Read more: I painted a gnomeMore whimsy please. I have two new hobbies. Bubbles. You know, those soapy things. I’ve been really amused by this ever since an impromptu performance from a bubble artist (yeah it’s a real thing) who did a free show for kids hanging out at the lake. I am not a bubble artist, but you’d be…
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Lots of ideas?
Read more: Lots of ideas?See if you actually want to do them! I have so many ideas in notebooks. I know you do too. It’s very helpful when you are trying to draw more regularly. I have a bunch of photo references from books. These include photos of food, animals, sewing, landscapes, and more. Anything that I think is…
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Want to brighten someone's day with art?
Read more: Want to brighten someone's day with art?How to use art to volunteer and more. A while back, I learned that seniors in senior living could really use art to brighten their day and give their rooms a personal touch. I’ve heard the same things for those in foster care. It makes sense, personal decorating can help you feel more at ease…
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Books that introduced me to new ideas in art.
Read more: Books that introduced me to new ideas in art.These artistic topics bring something new to the table. Do you know it’s good for you to learn new techniques? Even if you’re not good at the hobby you’re learning, it releases dopamine, helps with thinking, and puts you in a good mood. Here are a few books that I like that teach new techniques…
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Announcing freebies!
Read more: Announcing freebies!Share this newsletter to get free art. Thank you for reading Miniature Art — your support allows me to keep doing this work! My newsletter is always free, but I’ve now incorporated some cute freebies if you refer a friend. How to participate 1. Share Miniature Art. When you use the referral link below, or…
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Making "good" art.
Read more: Making "good" art.Tips, tricks, and the mindset to keep sharing. I write for work, but every time I publish something else, I have to make myself do it. This is especially true if I’m sending an email to pitch to a client. Why is this? Because if you try something, you find out if it works. If…