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Free Drawing Course

Learn how to draw dynamic poses, faces, and more in this video drawing course.

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How to Paint the Northern Lights

Learn how to paint the Northern Lights with acrylic in this step by step tutorial.Step 1: Paint the Sky Background Using a large flat brush, cover your entire canvas with…

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How to Seal Acrylic Paintings

Protecting acrylic work is a two‑step process—first an isolation coat (optional but recommended), then a varnish—followed by thoughtful display choices. 1. Wait for Full Cure 2. Apply an Isolation Coat…

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How to Clean Acrylic Paint Brushes

1. Rinse Immediately After Use 2. Deep‑Clean With Mild Soap 3. Comb & Reshape 4. Dry Bristles Down 5. Condition Occasionally 6. Palette Knives & Tools 7. Roller & Sponge…

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Acrylic Painting Exercises for Beginners

Spend 20–25 minutes total on these drills before tackling a full painting. They loosen your wrist, calibrate your eye for value, and test color mixes without wasting canvas space. Exercise Goal…

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How to Set Up Your Workspace for Acrylic Painting

Pick a well‑lit, easy‑to‑clean spot Protect your surroundings Area Quick Protection Hack Tabletop Plastic tablecloth, taped down at corners, wipes clean or tosses afterward. Floor Drop cloth or old shower…

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17 Easy Cartoon Characters to Paint

Painting cartoon characters is a fun and rewarding way to dive into art, especially for beginners! Their bold lines, vibrant colors, and iconic designs make them ideal subjects for practicing…

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How to Draw a Canary

Learn how to draw a canary in 5 easy steps. Unleash your animal drawing skills with these step-by-step images.

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How to Draw a Cat

This is the easiest way to learn how to draw a cat.

If you can draw ovals and squiggly lines then you can draw a realistic cat.

Are you struggling with turning your art business into something more awesome?

I’m Jae Johns, and that’s why I started this blog. I’m on a mission to help creatives turn their art business into something more meaningful. There are 2.1 million artists in the U.S. alone, and I’m going to help twenty-five percent of them.

I’ve seen people close to me with extraordinary talent and yet struggle to turn their creative passions into an art business and make money with their art. I’ve been fortunate to be able to make money at what I do, and I am trying to share anything and everything I know that could possibly benefit you.

Whether you are a designer looking to get more clients, a blogger trying to get more traffic to your blog, an artist trying to learn to draw better or you are a creative entrepreneur with a small business needing something more this blog will give you insights and an edge to help you in your creative pursuits. This blog is for you!

I love teaching. Writing is a way for me to teach what I know. You will gain insights into different skills within the creative industry. You will find articles about design, social media, creative inspiration and much more.

Every month you will find new articles that will help you gain an edge in your art business.

The Type of Articles to Help You With Your Art Business

These articles cover topics that will help you if your an illustrator, designer, make websites, painter, or any of the other type of creative passions you may have.  I, also, share tons of resources and tools you can use to help you save time in creating what you create or help you make more awesome things.

You might be a digital artist and love using Procreate. Then you’d love my 60 of the Best Free Procreate Brushes article. You may be searching for a new cheap tablet. Then I’d suggest my 7 Best Cheapest Digital Drawing Tablets with Screens Under $200. You could be interested in becoming a graphic designer and want to know what type of jobs you can get and how much money they make.