INSTRUCTIONAL SERIES

WENDY MOULD | Do you find you focus on a subject and then suddenly realize you don’t know what to do for a background? Wendy is working with 4 different types of backgrounds: Realistic, Contrasting, Abstract/Fantasy or No Background. Each type tells your story in a different way.

Join Wendy as she experiments with different types of backgrounds to find new ways to tell her stories. Wildlife Artist Wendy Mould loves to work in pencil, pen, and watercolour. Her favourite subjects are birds and animals resting on a log, fishing in the tidal pools, or prowling in the forest – Life on the West Coast. www.artbywendy.com
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MELISSA PEACOCK aka @yellowmelle | Practicing your art skills or just painting something for the heck of it can get really boring after a while. Don't forget that creativity is just another skill that requires regular practice! So here's an art prompt for you: what visual image do you think of when you think of "strength in the face of adversity?" What do you imagine when you hear the word Strength? What do you imagine when you think of a troubling time? How can you combine these ideas to create a story? It's not always easy!

WENDY MOULD | Have you noticed how Light and Shadows bring depth and light into your work? Have you heard the expression ‘push your values’? Join Wendy as she demonstrates how to interpret cast shadows, core shadows, reflective light and ambient light so they work together. “I found learning about the power of reflective light was an ‘Uh-ha’ Moment for me. Certainly, it brought life to my work but it also captured and controlled the eye movement of my viewers”. Get your Free Downloadable Reference Sheet – Puppy Present and work along with Wendy.
Link: https://mailchi.mp/0a8ec4caf092/s5n8ecn8u0

Wildlife Artist Wendy Mould loves to work in pencil, pen, and watercolour. Her favourite subjects are birds and animals resting on a log, fishing in the tidal pools, or prowling in the forest – Life on the West Coast. www.artbywendy.com
For Sales and Classes see: https://linktr.ee/artbywendym

WENDY MOULD | When you draw, do you end up in trouble? Do you want to move away from grid lines and tracing? Are you trying to learn how to draw from life? Join Wendy as she draws sunny California Poppies, to see how to keep your line drawing in the correct perspective. Wendy will be working with gesture lines, contour lines, negative space and relationships to create images both bigger and smaller than her reference material. You can draw along with her by downloading a Free Printable Reference Picture of her Poppies.
Link: https://mailchi.mp/cab168d02434/vz5kj0p1cf

Wildlife Artist Wendy Mould loves to work in pencil, pen, and watercolour. Her favourite subjects are birds and animals resting on a log, fishing in the tidal pools, or prowling in the forest – Life on the West Coast. www.artbywendy.com
For Sales and Classes see: https://linktr.ee/artbywendym

MELISSA PEACOCK aka @yellowmelle | I wanted to try this drawing challenge from The Average Artist, where you flip to the 100th page in a novel and illustrate the scene. This could have been dangerous in a book like Cruddy, LOL! While I colour this totally nonviolent scene of a bus station, I reminisce about real bus stations and how much I miss them, even though they should have been negative experiences... so weird, the things a person might miss.

WENDY MOULD | Understanding Colour and ‘Getting it Right’ is hard to get a handle on. My sketchbook or small fun projects are where I go to experiment. Pumpkins are a great user friendly subject to teach you new things about colour. Join with Wendy as she tackles “Oranges and Greens” with her Pumpkins’ assistance. Free Downloadable Reference Sheet “Pumpkins are Popping Out”
Wildlife Artist Wendy Mould loves to work in pencil, pen, and watercolour. Her favourite subjects are birds and animals resting on a log, fishing in the tidal pools, or prowling in the forest – Life on the West Coast. www.artbywendy.com
For Sales and Classes see: https://linktr.ee/artbywendym

WENDY MOULD | Do you head out on a camping trip, hoping to do some painting and things fall through? Maybe En Plein Air doesn’t work for your trip but there are other ways to mix your art with camp life. Join Wendy to see how she uses Camp Paintings to bring her art into the mix. Creating Camping Paintings offers a way to kibitz with friends, relax after summer adventures, and escape the sun while still creating in Nature.

Wildlife Artist Wendy Mould loves to work in pencil, pen, and watercolour. Her favourite subjects are birds and animals resting on a log, fishing in the tidal pools, or prowling in the forest – Life on the West Coast. www.artbywendy.com
For Sales and Classes see: https://linktr.ee/artbywendym

WENDY MOULD | Mixed Media Artists have kept a BIG Secret which other artists know little about. They learn about colour theory, composition, painting techniques in a very fun, carefree way. I recently learned about this world, and I want to share this secret with you. Making and using Collage Fodder teaches you so much about your craft. And for watercolour artists it is definitely 'an awesome fit'. Join Wendy as she makes and uses her Mushrooms (Collage Fodder) and see for yourself - fun, carefree way to practice your craft and gain confidence in your skills. Who knows you might become a Mixed Media artist on the side. More information available on my June 6, 2022, Post at www.artbywendysblog.blogspot.com

Wildlife Artist Wendy Mould loves to work in pencil, pen and watercolour. Her favourite subjects are birds and animals resting on a log, fishing in the tidal pools or prowling in the forest – Life on the West Coast. www.artbywendy.com

MELISSA PEACOCK aka @yellowmelle | A few different evolutions of one impulsive sketchbook page brought to life! I am painting a catstronaut walking through a patch of jeweled grass. I also wanted to try creating a narrow depth of field photography effect, but with watercolour! Does it look convincingly like bokeh, or should I have tried something differently?

MELISSA PEACOCK aka @yellowmelle | I couldn't easily add wires to the backs of my little resin bee paintings, so I searched for a way to DIY some wood frames for them. Since I painted them on plywood, not only did I have to make the frame, but I had to find a way to attach the painting to it.

WENDY MOULD |What does an Outdoor Sketching adventure look like?? Join Wendy as she captures the 1877 Grist Mill in Keremeos, BC with pen and watercolour. As she works Wendy introduces techniques to put life into your watercolour, work with perspective and proportions drawing a water wheel and buildings, blend penwork and watercolour to tell your story and have an enjoyable time. Even if it rains !! Read more on her Outdoor Sketching Adventures in Keremeos in
May 17, 2022 Blog Post at www.artbywendysblog.blogspot.com | www.artbywendy.com

WENDY MOULD | Do your drawing look flat? Do they lack that depth and drama you seek? Crafting your shadows has a profound affect in bringing your work to life. Using her skills with a pen and pencil, Wendy shows you how. Starting off with a line drawing you will see how introducing a range of values into your work makes it jump off the page. And causes your heart to sing.

Wildlife Artist Wendy Mould loves to work in pencil, pen and watercolour. Her favourite subjects are birds and animals resting on a log, fishing in the tidal pools – Life on the West Coast. www.artbywendy.com

WENDY MOULD | Drawing with Ink seems so Permanent. It can really bring out those feelings of Perfection and Preciousness. But drawing with pen can also be fun, freeing, and loose. How can that possibly work, you ask? Follow along with Wendy as she invites you to have fun with your pen and watercolours. Using flowers, leaves, and trees, you will capture that freedom and discover the fun of drawing with pens.www.artbywendysblog.blogspot.com

Wildlife Artist Wendy Mould loves to work in pencil, pen and watercolour. Her favourite subjects are birds and animals resting on a log, fishing in the tidal pools – Life on the West Coast. www.artbywendy.com

WENDY MOULD | Artists of any kind are really Magicians. They take the simple and plain and make it interesting. How else do you explain how a simple flat piece of paper can suddenly come to life with a lifelike fluffy furred cat. One that looks soft enough to be petted. Join Wendy as she demonstrates how you can bring your animals to life of paper. For further discussion on making fluffy fur, see Wendy’s March 2022 blog post on the same subject. www.artbywendysblog.blogspot.com

Wildlife Artist Wendy Mould loves to work in pencil, pen and watercolour. Her favourite subjects are birds and animals resting on a log, fishing in the tidal pools – Life on the West Coast. www.artbywendy.com

MELISSA PEACOCK aka @yellowmelle | Here's another little mini painting. I wanted to see how well gel medium worked as a glaze. Result: ok I guess. Used in this painting: watercolour, gel medium, acrylic paint, pressed flower

WENDY MOULD | Are you wanting to be Looser and more INTUITIVE in your Practice?? As a Wildlife Artist and a realist, I know the challenges you face. Throwing paint around can only carry me so far, I still need that touch of realism to keep me grounded. Join me in my sketchbook as I work with collaging, acrylic monotype prints, black ink and watercolour pencils to create my Mushrooms in the Forest.
Wildlife Artist, Wendy Mould, is an avid Sketch Booker both in the Studio and Outdoors. Her favourite subjects are cascading ferns, mossy rocks and gnarled trees and creeks with gentle watery pools, West Coast Nature. www.artbywendy.com

WENDY MOULD | Want to know what a real Outdoor Sketching Trip looks like? Come with Wendy to Hicks Lake and get a feel for the real THING. You will see how easily and quickly you can set up, follow along as she draws and paints and then experience a short critique of the finished piece. Hear the wind in the trees, see the roll of the waves on the water and feel the relaxing, quiet of the moment. Outdoor Sketching is a great addition to your hiking experience. Wildlife Artist, Wendy Mould, is an avid Sketch Booker both in the Studio and Outdoors. Her favourite subjects are cascading ferns, mossy rocks and gnarled trees and creeks with quiet watery pools; West Coast Nature. www.artbywendy.com

MELISSA PEACOCK aka @yellowmelle | Hell yeah, youtuber tag! Where did all the art memes and challenges go? Let's bring it back! Melissa asks 16 important questions about what is required for an artist to reveal about their tools, etc to maintain their artistic intrigity without selling out! Watch as she creats her master piece while addressing this important questions.

By the end of this video, you’ll be able to create your own free 3D versions of your book cover and make gorgeous Instagram ad graphics that you can use for many other purposes as well, such as social media posts, Facebook ads, making book posters and other bonus content, graphics for your website, invitations to your launch party, and so much more. I’ve used this to create the invitations that led to my epic launch party for my second book, beautiful social media images, social media ads, website graphics, and tons more.
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WENDY MOULD | Have you tried to paint the West Coast Moss? It grows on everything: trees, logs, stumps, fences, . . . I love its puffy greens. But Moss can be tricky to paint. Looking at 4 Key Points: structure, colours, texture, and shadows – Wendy shows you step by step how to make that mossy fluffy and glowing in the sunlight. For a Free Download PDF reference picture to paint along with her see: artbywendy.com – Workshops- Videos by Wendy #16
Wildlife Artist, Wendy Mould, is an avid Sketch Booker both in the Studio and Outdoors. Her favourite subjects are cascading ferns, mossy rocks and gnarled trees and creeks with quiet watery pools; West Coast Nature. www.artbywendy.com

MELISSA PEACOCK aka @yellowmelle | Here's a classic watercolour speedpaint where I chat about the inspiration behind this painting! Based on my Wild Satellite series which was inspired by my late cat, Milo. The best thing about being an artist is creating worlds, and I wanted to create adventures for my bored cat to go on. He lives on in this work. I took my own advice about sketching nonsense to see what comes out of it and I walked away with teacup orchids and bundlebees! It would be so fun to put on an interactive art show with where's waldo style paintings of fascinating worlds that hide our little investicat inside of them! How would you do it? Reminisce about searching for waldo in the comments below!

SAVANNAH J. GOINS | How to know if you should keep writing or give up? If you feel discouraged or are asking yourself, "Why should I keep writing?" this is the video chock full of writer inspiration just for you. With real stories about people who didn't give up and tips for enjoying the writing process more, this video will leave you in a better headspace about your writing journey. savannahjgoins.com

WENDY MOULD |Outdoor Sketching means you need to work quickly, no time for big puddles of mixed paint. Follow along with Wendy as she demonstrates how to mix your watercolours on paper to create interesting and dynamic colours. Wildlife Artist, Wendy Mould, is an avid Sketch Booker both in the Studio and Outdoors. Her favourite subjects are cascading ferns, mossy rocks, gnarled trees and creeks with quiet watery pools; West Coast Nature. www.artbywendy.com

MELISSA PEACOCK aka @yellowmelle | Someone wondered how to deal with the fear of pursuing something that is likely to fail. Anyone who is pursuing an art career is asked constantly what they would do if they failed. People who are already successful are constantly asked what they would do if their business suddenly crapped out. But no one ever asked me what I would do if the store I was working at suddenly closed down and fired everyone, something that happens to people quite a lot, actually! Probably because the answer is: something else. The only future we have is the one we create. Just hanging out with my art journal today. it's the last page! I thought it was pretty fitting to pair this talk about living in cautious fear with an art activity that consistently makes me feel like I have no idea what I'm doing.

SAVANNAH J. GOINS | Do you need to go to college to be a writer? The short answer is no, a college degree is not required to become a writer.

But so many things that you need to learn to become a quality writer can sometimes be learned faster by getting a degree than by just figuring it out. However, some very famous and successful authors didn’t get a degree in a writing-related subject, and one particular one didn’t go to college at all!

In this video, Shayla Morgansen and I discuss our very different formal educations, what degrees are the best to pursue if you want to be a writer, and some alternatives that might surprise you. We will also share tips for how to learn more about writing right now right where you are no matter what educational background or future opportunities you have.

Savannah is a fantasy novelist [The Crivabanian & The Gwythienian] , entrepreneurial speaker and officially acclaimed ‘Dragon Wrestler’ who hails from Indiana USA and teaches creativeways on how to value failure, enjoy the journey and know when they have arrived. savannahjgoins.com

SAVANNAH J GOING | This exercise is for you if you've been putting off a project out of overwhelm, fear, or some unknown reason. This is part of the process that enabled Tim Ferris, author of The Four Hour Work Week, to do all the amazing things he's done and it worked for me! Let me know in the comments what you're going to try this exercise with! And then DO IT RIGHT NOW before resistance sets in and you start putting this off too. I can't wait to see what amazing things you will be enabled to accomplish once you do this!

Savannah J Goins | Hailing from the state of Indiana, Savanna J Goins is an entrepreneurial speaker and fantasy novelist who teaches creative ways on how to value failure, enjoy the journey, and know when they've arrived. She uses her background in dragon wrangling as an exotic animal veterinary technician to encourage and inspire audiences with entertaining stories and unforgettable lessons. savannahjgoins.com

WENDY MOULD | Do you spend time exploring? So much can be learned by moving out of your box and trying new ideas and new materials. This activity will give you give you a creative spark and maybe even point you in a new direction . Wendy will take you on a voyage of discovery where you try new techniques: collaging, stenciling, and free hand drawing and new materials: variety of pens, watercolour pencils, and coloured pens. Grab your sketchbook and supplies and create with Wendy. www.artbywendy.com

Wildlife Artist, Wendy Mould, is an avid Sketch booker both in the Studio and Outdoors. Her favourite subjects are cascading ferns, mossy rocks and gnarled trees and creeks with quiet watery pools. West Coast Nature.

WENDY MOULD | Want to sketch Outdoors but feeling overwhelmed uncertain where to start. Getting started can be the biggest blocker. Wendy has tips that will get you sketching with confidence. Join her as she sketches a forlorn tree, clinging to a rocky cliff. Reference Picture is available as a FREE Download at artbywendy.com – Workshops – Videos by Wendy.

Wendy is an avid Outdoor Sketcher, capturing moments along the trail. Her favourite subjects are cascading ferns, mossy rocks and gnarled trees and creeks with quiet watery pools. West Coast Nature. Wendy heads out sketching with small group classes from June to September each year. See her website for more information and to Register for a Class

SAVANNAH J GOINS | Grab my Free Author Media Kit Mini Course here for step-by-step instructions, downloadable templates, and a bonus logo design tutorial! https://www.savannahjgoins.com/members Whether you have several books out or your first one in the works, you need a media kit! Having one will help you take advantage of every opportunity to get yourself and your book out there.

<em>Hailing from the state of Indiana, Savanna J Goins is an entrepreneurial speaker and fantasy novelist who teaches creative ways on how to value failure, enjoy the journey, and know when they've arrived. She uses her background in dragon wrangling as an exotic animal veterinary technician to encourage and inspire audiences with entertaining stories and unforgettable lessons.</em> savannahjgoins.com

MELISSA PEACOCK aka @yellowmelle | Sketching pets on Reddit! In the meantime, I chat about a question which asked: I can only draw from photo reference. In fact, I can only draw THE photo reference! But I want to draw cool characters from my imagination. How can I dump the references and just draw whatever I want? What do you guys think?

Melissa takes you on a philosophical journey to explore developing your own 'individual' art style.

[Savannah J Goings] It's not always easy to ask. Most of us probably feel the fear of possible rejection, ridicule, failure, or being a burden to someone.

My recent adventure getting photography for the "dragon wrangler" part of my brand is a perfect reminder of what I learned about asking in Amanda Palmer's book, "The Art of Asking." I've been held back on several occasions by fear of rejection from others, but I learned through this experience that asking doesn't have to be scary if you have the right mindset, and it can be so useful. You'll never know if you don't ask. This whole experience led me into building connections, establishing trust, getting the help I needed, and most importantly, making progress in my business by acquiring assets and expanding my mindset.

Tell me about a time you were afraid to ask for something. Did you try anyway? What steps are you going to take now to try again or achieve a new result? Let me know in the comments!

| Savannah is a fantasy novelist [The Crivabanian & The Gwythienian] , entrepreneurial speaker and officially acclaimed ‘Dragon Wrestler’ who hails from Indiana USA and teaches creativeways on how to value failure, enjoy the journey and know when they have arrived. savannahjgoins.com

MELISSA PEACOCK aka @YellowMelle | Somebody was asking: do I really need to learn realism if I want to draw cartoon style for a living? And someone else pointed out that they'd felt that learning realism actually made it harder to stylize their drawings. And it kind of blew my mind, because I remember how carefree it felt to just.. draw cartoon people. But now? I have no idea how to even start. So the real question is, does learning to draw realistically actually create an obstacle for some people? Paint with me while I "ruin" some nice watercolour flowers with my goofy bees.

Paint with me while I chat about the pressure to post on social media CONSTANTLY and how difficult it is when you're practicing a trade that takes time to finish anything. Artists are resolving to make less rushed art and post less, but there are lots of posts in my feed that I love to see!

Messy/luxurious work spaces, thumbnails/sketchbook shots, works in progress, macro details, at-work selfies, photo of something inspiring your work, art supplies you like, old and forgotten artwork, mistakes and disasters that come with a lesson, clever tips, stacks of sketchbooks, colour swatches!

About the painting: part of a series I started once about a cat drifting through new worlds on a homemade satellite. Qor watercolours on Baohong paper, using a Silver Black Velvet brush.

Do the Summer GREENS overwhelm you when you’re Outdoor Sketching? Now is the time to play with Nature’s Greens and grab control. Follow along with Wendy as she paints this little hummingbird resting on a branch – surrounded by the GREENS of summer. Wendy will show how to add new colours to your sketch but keeping the ‘sense of greenness’ in the overall image. To get your own copy of the reference picture, head over to Wendy’s website artbywendysblog.blogspot.com

WENDY MOULD | Are you a Treasurer Hunter? Ready to take the Hunter’s Challenge? With your camera take 5 pictures of something in your world, inside or out: birds, houses, snowmen, . . . Now let’s get to work in your sketchbook. Join Wendy as she shows you how that Treasure Hunt can build Drama and Mystery into turn your Artwork. artbywendysblog.blogspot.com

MELISSA PEACOCK | Edit: I think I misunderstood the story, so when I said "solitary confinement", it should really be "isolation", which still has the spirit of loneliness and poor care, but may have rendered what I said to be excessively dramatic, or maybe not. Find Melissa on Youtube under the name YELLOWMELLE.

MELISSA PEACOCK | Edit: I think I misunderstood the story, so when I said "solitary confinement", it should really be "isolation", which still has the spirit of loneliness and poor care, but may have rendered what I said to be excessively dramatic, or maybe not. Find Melissa on Youtube under the name YELLOWMELLE.

WENDY MOULD | Can You be Inspired by Repetition? Of course, repetition will build skills. But it can be boring – after all, it is all about repeating the same thing. Wendy has designed an Activity that will turn Repetition into an interesting and inspiring activity. Join her as she shows you how to ‘get into the moment’ with Repetition!! artbywendysblog.blogspot.com

SAVANNAH J. GOINS | Savannah is a fantasy novelist [The Crivabanian & The Gwythienian] , entrepreneurial speaker and official acclaimed ‘Dragon Wrestler’ who hails from Indiana USA and teaches creativeways on how to value failure, enjoy the journey and know when they have arrived. savannahjgoins.com

SAVANNAH J. GOINS | Savannah is a fantasy novelist [The Crivabanian & The Gwythienian] , entrepreneurial speaker and official acclaimed ‘Dragon Wrestler’ who hails from Indiana USA and teaches creativeways on how to value failure, enjoy the journey and know when they have arrived. www.Savannahjgoins.com
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MELISSA PEACOCK | Is the Baohong paper as good or better than Arches? Seems pretty close so far... Also, according to another youtuber, you're right, there is no quality difference between the arches pads and blocks. Yippee!

WENDY MOULD | What is happening in the Dark Zone – Join Wendy as she travels into the Shadows to learn their secrets. Whether you work in Realism or Abstract or somewhere in between, having a strong understanding of Shadows really improves your work. Edges, Value Changes and Ambient Lighting must be considered to get your Shadows to tell their Story. Grab the free Printable Download to work along with Wendy as you venture further into the Dark Zone

MELISSA PEACOCK | More of a quick timelapse, but also contains a personal update from March about coping with the COVID shutdown as an aspiring artist, which might come as unexpected. A watercolour commission of a cat brings me focus and direction in an otherwise directionless time

WENDY MOULD | Getting Ready for Outdoor Sketching is key to your success. I like to find a spot. Stop. Sketch. This can be along a trail, at the beach, on a tour. Anywhere, I find an interesting spot and have a few minutes. The key to successfully working Outdoors is to be prepared. My materials, snacks and sketchbook are organized, easy to whip out and ready to go. Check out my video and get yourself ready to roll. I look forward to seeing you on the trail.

For more information on materials see my blog post: April 18, 2019 – My Really SMALLmendous Art Kit – artbywendysblog.blogspot.com

[ED NOTE: Wendy's vlog SKETCHBOOKING Part 1 (scroll down) has had nearly 50 hits in just 30 days! Congrats Wendy on your popular vlog]
By WENDY MOULD - The idea of Perfection is a Scary. It often rears its ugly head for most artists at some point or other. And certainly, in the realm of sketchbooking. Somehow those beautiful crisps white pages become precious and hard to mark on. I think it must be much like a writer when he faces a blank page. This sketchbook activity is a chance to Move Away from Perfection and yet still helps you meet your goals: enjoyable activity, opportunity to learn new things and produce an interesting result. Have fun with it. Learn more Painting and Drawing Tips on my Blog – artbywendysblog.blogspot.com