Balacing Realism With Creativity - #019 - Caitlin Grace

Our favourite tools and materials, the challenges of finding the perfect colours, techniques for drawing fur and managing a home studio as a self employed artist. Plus, the importance of finding joy in personal projects along side commission work.Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Kate Spratt in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more. Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #34 – A Green Cat’s EyeIn this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #34 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter:Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest:Kate Spratt @kate_spratt_equine_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:[email protected] Join the ConversationWe'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram:@learnmycraft TikTok:@learnmycraft Facebook:@learnmycraft Email:[email protected] Thanks for listening

Balancing realism with creativity, our favourite animal subjects, techniques for colored pencil on different surfaces and the importance of experimenting with new materials to refine your process. Plus, how to work with difficult reference photos and create compositions that tell a story.Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Caitlin Grace in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #53 – A Green Cat’s EyeIn this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #53 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter:Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest:Caitlin Grace @caitlingrace.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:[email protected] Join the ConversationWe'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram:@learnmycraft TikTok:@learnmycraft Facebook:@learnmycraft Email:[email protected] Thanks for listening

Experimenting with different drawing surfaces, how to achieve expressive eyes to capture the soul of your subject, handling client expectations and how to find time to stay creative in a busy world.Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Harriet Blaskett in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #46 - A Labrador Dog EyeIn this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #46 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition, a labrador dog eye. Presenter:Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest:Harriet Blaskett @hb_pet_portraits 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:[email protected] Join the ConversationWe'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram:@learnmycraft TikTok:@learnmycraft Facebook:@learnmycraft Email:[email protected] Thanks for listening

In this bonus episode of The Animal Art Podcast, join host Sema Martin and the expert team from PanPastel as they take you behind the scenes of this innovative medium.Discover why the unique pan format makes blending and layering effortless, tips for using PanPastel, and how to combine PanPastel with other mediums to expand your creative possibilities. Learn how to choose the best surfaces, care for your tools, and protect your finished artwork.Presenter:Sema Martin @artistsemamartinTo find out more about PanPastel:Website: https://panpastel.com/homeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/panpastelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PanPastelColorsEmail: [email protected] 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.comTo become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to:[email protected] the ConversationWe'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review!Instagram:@learnmycraftTikTok:@learnmycraftFacebook:@learnmycraftEmail:[email protected] for listening

Discover how to find and define your artistic niche, which papers we use to capture fine detail, what its like selling art at events and how to overcome the challenges that come with running an art business.Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Georgie Turner in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #42 - A Horse's NoseIn this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #42 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter:Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest:Georgie Turner @georgieturnerartist 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:[email protected] Join the ConversationWe'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/learnmycraft TikTok:@learnmycraft Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/learnmycraft Email:[email protected] Thanks for listening

How to make a small art studio work for you, the pros and cons of pastels versus coloured pencils, achieving detail by layering pastels, working with difficult reference pictures and the amazing pet portrait project Kathleen is working on.Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Kathleen Byrom in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #92 - A Corgi’s EyeIn this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #92 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter:Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest:Kathleen Byrom @k.byrom_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:[email protected] Join the ConversationWe'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram:@learnmycraft TikTok:@learnmycraft Facebook:@learnmycraft Email:[email protected] Thanks for listening

The watercolour techniques that go into creating lifelike fur textures, balancing commission work with personal projects and building an art business from scratch. Plus, why using premium materials can actually save you time.Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Annalise Lawn 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 Cat's EyeIn this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #77 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter:Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest:Annalise Lawn @annalise.paints 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:[email protected] Join the ConversationWe'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram:@learnmycraft TikTok:@learnmycraft Facebook:@learnmycraft Email:[email protected] Thanks for listening

We discuss the shift from watercolor to acrylics, the power of experimenting with different materials like pastel, and how upgrading to premium supplies can boost efficiency. Plus, how balancing art with family life brings its own set of challenges and rewards, and the joy of taking time to create personal artwork amidst commission work.Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Rachel Austin in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much moreToday’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #5 - A Butterfly’s WingIn this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #5 from the Practice Journal: British Wildlife Edition. Presenter:Sema Martin @artistsemamartinGuest:Rachel Austin @rachel.austin.studiosTo 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.comTo become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to:[email protected] the ConversationWe'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review!Instagram:@learnmycraftTikTok:@learnmycraftFacebook:@learnmycraftEmail:[email protected] for listening

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 EyeIn 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 To become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to:[email protected] Join the ConversationWe'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram:@learnmycraft TikTok:@learnmycraft Facebook:@learnmycraft Email:[email protected]

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=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/schminckefarben/Email: [email protected] 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:[email protected] Join the ConversationWe'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram:@learnmycraft TikTok:@learnmycraft Facebook:@learnmycraft Email:[email protected] Thanks for listening