Meet Your Instructor

Hey there, I'm Barb! I’m a professional artist and graphic designer specializing in colored pencil and mixed media. I'm passionate about helping guide other artists with the tips and best practices I have learned over the past 20+ years. Join me, as I share with you how to improve your art business, refine your creativity and bring your artwork to the next level.

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Typography 101 for Artists

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Whether you're designing a stunning gallery exhibit or crafting eye-catching digital content, mastering typography can elevate your work to new heights. This guide breaks down essential typographic principles into easy-to-understand concepts. Don't miss the chance to enhance your artistic toolkit—transform your designs and captivate your audience with the power of great typography!

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Creating Collections Confidently

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  • 11 Lessons

Creating a collection of artwork is vital to the success of any artist. Learn why it's important, the 5 Key Elements to creating collections and how to produce even more art with my simple 3-step method.

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The Surreal Skin Tones Blueprint

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  • 17 Lessons

Deconstruct the process of how to create unique and stunning surreal skin tones using mixed media and coloured pencil.

IN DEVELOPMENT

PHOTOSHOP ESSENTIALS FOR ARTISTS

Learn the basics of how to use this powerful program to create efficiencies in your art process and your business.

Categories

I've created courses in each area of my expertise to help you grow as an artist.
(Some courses are not yet released)

Coloured Pencil & Mixed Media

Learn tips and techniques for using coloured pencil with mixed mediums. 

Creative Process & Inspiration

Explore ways to expand your creativity and streamline your process.

Art Business & Best Practices

Learn my best practice tips and advice for running your own art business.

Graphic Design for Artists

Level up your artwork and business presence using programs made for designers but useful for artists.  

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The Right Colour. Every Time.

Printable Colour Charts

If you struggle with finding the right colours for your artwork, I have a tool that will help. No more test scrap pieces of paper or wondering if the pencil you are using is lightfast. My printable coloured pencil charts available for 15 popular lines of pencils allows you to fill them out with the colours you own on your paper of choice. No more guesswork, just accurate results. 

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