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Selling your original artwork, how to select the perfect colours for your drawing, how practice can push you in new directions and the challenge of packaging your artwork. Plus, which coloured pencils are the best for realism.

Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Lorna Dandy in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more.

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #29 Horses Nose

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #29 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Follow along as we focus on the delicate art of capturing the details of a horses nose.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Lorna Dandy @lornadandy

To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to:

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Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level.

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Should artists hang their own work up at home? What to do when your pencils get too small to hold, the difference between drawing pets and wildlife and an unfortunate incident with a can of spray fixative.

Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Jeanette Clarke in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #56 - A blue cats eye

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #56 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Follow along as we focus on the delicate art of capturing the details of a dog's eye.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Jeanette Clarke @jeanette_clarke_artist

To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to:

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Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content!

Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level.

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Learn the best way to draw soft feathers, why Pastelmat paper is great for layering vibrant colours and how each artwork teaches you something new. Plus how artists can use ai to create the perfect reference images.

Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Pearl De Chalain in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #67 - A Budgie Face

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #67 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Follow along as we focus on the delicate art of capturing the details of a dog's eye.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Pearl De Chalain @pearltheartduchess

To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to:

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Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content!

Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level.

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Discover the magic of drafting film, why pan pastels mixed with coloured pencils might be the best kept secret in animal art and how to create engaging social media videos. Plus, how different artists tackle white hairs and whiskers in coloured pencil.

Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Holly Rebecca in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more.

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #84 - A Dalmatian Eye

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #84 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Follow along as we capture the details of a dalmatians eye.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Holly Rebecca @hollyrebeccaartwork

To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to:

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Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content!

Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level.

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Discover the unique characteristics of pastels versus coloured pencils and learn effective ways of maintaining discipline in your artistic process. Hear what it’s really like being a commission artist and get insight into the profession. Plus, get her expert tips on the best ways to store and care for your art materials.

Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Connie Wharton in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #27 - A Cat’s Eye

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #27 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Follow along as we capture the details of a cat’s eye.

Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest: Connie Wharton @connie_wharton_art

To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/

Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content! Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level. Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com

To become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to: hello@learnmycraft.com

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Discover the most effective techniques for creating outlines, tips on building strong client relationships, and the stories behind some of our most unique animal art commissions. Plus, learn how to use coloured pencils on various surfaces to achieve stunning results.

Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Amii Harwood in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #77 - A Dog's Eye

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #77 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Follow along as we focus on the delicate art of capturing the details of a dog's eye.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Amii Harwood @amiiharwood_artist

To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to:

https://learnmycraft.com/shop/

Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content!

Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level.

Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com

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Amii Harwood @amiiharwood_artist

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How we got our first paid commission, what it’s really like switching careers to become an artist, experimenting to find your style and entering your work into exhibitions. Plus is it worth selling your art at markets and events?

Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Sarah Perry in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #25 - A Horse’s Eye

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #25 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Follow along as we focus on the delicate art of capturing the details of a dog's eye.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Sarah Perry @sarahperryfineart

To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to:

https://learnmycraft.com/shop/

Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content!

Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level.

Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com

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In this bonus episode of The Animal Art Podcast, join host Sema Martin and the expert team from Schmincke Artist Colours as they take you behind the scenes of the pastel world. From how pastels are made to the best storage practices, essential blending techniques and so much more, this episode is packed with expert insights for pastel artists of all levels.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

To find out more about Schmincke:

Website: https://www.schmincke.de/en/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmincke_official/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schminckefarben/

Email: info@schmincke.de

To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to:

https://learnmycraft.com/shop/

Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content!

Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level.

Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com

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Discover the techniques behind drawing white fur and feathers, how to get out of your comfort zone as an artist and which paper creates the best coloured pencil drawings.

Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Lorna Dandy in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #63 – Swan Feathers

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #63 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Follow along as we focus on the delicate art of capturing the details of a dog's eye.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Lorna Dandy @lornadandyart

To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to:

https://learnmycraft.com/shop/

Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content!

Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level.

Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com

To become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to:

hello@learnmycraft.com

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Discover new techniques for capturing fine detail, electric eraser versus the tape method, the best set up for filming your artwork and how to make art more sociable.

Plus, how challenging yourself with new subjects can make you feel like a beginner all over again.

Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Amii Harwood in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #60 - A Cat’s Tongue

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #60 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Follow along as we focus on the delicate art of capturing the details of a cat’s tongue.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Amii Harwood @amiiharwood_artist

To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to:

https://learnmycraft.com/shop/

Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content!

Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level.

Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com

To become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to:

hello@learnmycraft.com

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