Art Materials & Tools

Ask Craz! – Interview with Kiki D.

I was recently approached by Kiki D. (owner of the lovely character Crescent Gear that I had the pleasure of...

Life as a full-time Artist Working from Home (part 2)

Life as a full-time Artist Working from Home (part 2)

The second part of my three part series that covers more of the keys to personal health that a full-time artist should work into their lives.

Life as a full-time Artist Working from Home (part 1)

Balance is crucial for a diverse and healthy life as well as a healthy business. There are some key elements...

Ask Craz! vol. 1

Say HERRO to a new advice blog post series I’m planning to offer called “Ask Craz!” The art business world...

What I learned with my first Kickstarter Campaign

Trial and error with a funding campaign could for you but — as a freelance artist and business owner —...

Crazdude’s list of Materials, Tools, and Suppliers

Have you ever wanted to know where I order particular items? How I get things printed? What type of laminator...

CMYK vs RGB – What is the difference and why does it matter?

CMYK vs RGB – What is the difference and why does it matter?

If you’re designing characters digitally, saving digital files for a customer, or if you commissioned an artist and you’re wondering...

Trello – What it is and how it helps me

What is Trello? Trello is a visual based organizational system. You can create an account with an email address and...

Copic Refill – Success! Here’s how

I had written details about my preference for Prismacolor markers in a previous ramble. And although I still stick to my...

Why am I so disappointed in my art? How can I overcome it?

“Why am I so disappointed in my art?” I have heard this question asked many times by fellow artists and...