Behind the Pencil
Welcome to my artist journal where I document and share my creative life and passions
Palette Check Up: Is the New System Working?
A few months ago I changed my watercolour palette set up to see if it would help my painting process and creativity. Now that I have experience using the new palette system in practice, do I think its working for me?
Artist Q&A: Favourite Sketching Pencil and Essential Art Supplies
It’s all about my favourite and essential art supplies today, in a Q&A about sketching pencils and illustration supplies.
Have an art question you would like answered? Drop it in the comments! Anything art-related is welcome. From learning art to the creative process to drawing and painting supplies!
An Odd Six Colour Limited Palette
Exploring my new six colour limited watercolour palette with an unconventional split primary yellow. I use Azo Orange for the warm yellow and Azo Green for the cool yellow, and explain how I can mix a yellow from the two. Let’s dive into some colour mixing and a sketchbook test with a leopard portrait.