I was recently asked on the procartoon.com Podcast Edition 4 if it would be better to pencil rough a cartoon first then ink over, or to dive in and just use ink. When I first started cartooning I always thought that the top cartoonists could draw a perfect cartoon without roughing it out with a […]
With the awful Covid-19 Pandemic causing lockdown globally it is easy to get swept along with the gloom and doom that surrounds it and not be creative. But…and this is a big but! You will never get a better chance to be creative if you look at this as an opportunity. Normal life is full […]
Which cartoon pens measure up? I have tried out many different pens ranging from cheap dip pens (pens dipped into ink) to very expensive high tech drawing pens. Every cartoonist has their own preference and I am sure that in time you will find the right pen for you. However, till you find […]
Drawing cartoons in one thing but creating really good caricatures can be one of the most difficult aspects of a cartoonists skills to master. I have avoided caricatures like the plague until recently as I didn’t know how to draw caricatures efficiently until I discovered a short cut. I decided to face my fear and […]
What is perspective in art? It’s a method of creating the illusion of depth and space on a flat surface and there are several types of perspective in art that can be used. Sounds easy, right? Maybe. For some of us, we need a bit more detail. A simple explanation of the perspective drawing definition […]
As an artist, you need to know best place to sell art online that will promote your artwork and products without eating into your profits. The term “starving artist” was coined because it’s sometimes harder to sell your art than it is to create it. You could starve waiting for someone to buy it. It […]
Photoshop and Photoshop Elements Layers take the pain out of line thickness! When you have been using photoshop and Photoshop Elements layers for years you often go on autopilot and don’t even think how you just made some adjustment or created something weird using a filter. I read the Jester this morning which is […]
Great ways I discovered to teach me how to draw cartoons without having to think too hard! For the professional cartoonist finding fun things to draw is easy if you just want to copy a cartoon or use some other cartoonists ideas. Getting ideas for great original cartoons and fun things to draw can have you pulling […]
Overview of the XP – Pen Artist 15.6 Graphics Tablet: PROS Thin 12mm profile but is very strong and highly portable. Looks sleek but with the bonding of the casing and screen, the tablet feels really robust which for me is great as I do use it ‘on the hoof’ and tend to be less […]
Finding cartoon ideas and more topics to integrate with your ideas can have you scratching around aimlessly unless you have a definite plan or method. I have tried several ways to generate ‘new’ cartoon ideas and they all seem to work to varying degrees of success. Here are my top methods which I use regularly […]
I have two strands of employment – art and fire consultancy. It has always been fun to draw and I eventually developed this happy pastime into an art based business. I am now a professional cartoonist and run several websites. As an ex fire-fighter I retired in 2008 but continued my own fire consultancy business. […]
Who was Dr Seuss Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, is an internationally known author of award-winning children and adult books. The son of German immigrants, he created the most popular beginner reader books in the world. A poet, a cartoonist, a film maker, a political activist, and an author are just a few of […]
I illustrate several web sites with my own original cartoons. Some are my own web sites and others are commissions. Illustrating blog posts with original cartoons has many benefits both to myself and other web site owners. Images for blogging and any other article is essential. If someone clicks on a page and sees […]
In this Episode of the Procartoon Podcast… Having received so many listener questions I am devoting time to answer as many that you have sent in as possible. Scroll down to read the extensive show notes below in conjunction with the Podcast Audio – All links in the Podcast are detailed in the show notes […]
Keeping a refillable leather bound sketchbook in your bag lets you draw, sketch, and write without the need for any digital gadgets. Ideas can occur at any time and being able to jot them down in the moment is important. Having a pencil and quality leather bound sketchbook available ensures a clear creative path […]
There are dozens of colored pencil brands on the market. Choosing the best-colored pencils for artists work is critical to get the greatest result. Although digital art is getting more mainstream the majority of artists still enjoy creating work with more traditional means. It is pleasing to see that good old pen, ink and colored pencils are […]
In this Episode of the Procartoon Podcast..What happens when you cannot think of any cartoon ideas ? How do you find the idea for a great cartoon when the inspiration fairy has had the day off? I have developed a system for finding great ideas that you can use if you get ‘cartoonists block’… Do […]
In this digital drawing tablet review I look at the XP-Pen Deco 01 I was recently asked to review the Deco 01 by XP-Pen.com, which I was happy to do as it has very good reviews and customer ratings. While researching the XP-Pen.com web site I saw that it has some interesting features and was […]
In this Episode of the Procartoon Podcast…I Look forward to Web site and cartooning goals for 2018…A simple, effective way to correct color casts in watercolor scans….Create professional prints of your artwork cost effectively…5 top rated cartooning pens reviewed. Read the extensive show notes below in conjunction with the Podcast Audio – All links in […]
Finding the perfect gift for those who are artistically talented can be a challenge. Gift ideas for artist minded people are not difficult but you want to buy quality that will be really appreciated. Artists need something that can feed their creativity or to help nurture their budding talent. Paints, brushes, and graphics tablets are obvious […]
Which are the Best buy drawing Tablets – Drawing Tablets for All Digital Artists? Choosing the right drawing tablet all comes down to each digital artist’s personal choice. Some want an indirect pad where you draw on the pad and it appears on your laptop or PC screen. Others prefer a direct pad where you […]
Which are the best calligraphy nibs for beginners? If you are a cartoonist, artist or calligraphist, pen selection is one of the most the most important elements. If you are Ebeneezer Scrooge and make purchases based purely on cost then save yourself some time and don’t bother reading the rest of this article. Great artwork […]
5 top rated types of watercolor paper pads for paint and watercolor pencils If you’re an artist of any level, you know how the type of wear and tear your paper goes through as you’re transferring ideas from your mind to the sketch pad. Whether it be a pen and pencil doodle or using watercolors, […]
Adding a set of the best fine tip pens to your art supplies will open creative doors you never knew about. Regular ink pens have their uses, but when it comes to creating sharper detailed drawings or just making your handwriting look neater, using a few of the best extra fine point pens can help. […]
A list of stuff to draw is something I find useful sometimes when my creative drawing idea generator packs up. Sometimes called ‘artists block’ it’s the most frustrating state of mind when the artistic well is temporarily empty. A list of stuff to draw is one way that you can find ideas and I have […]
