ART IS PAIN: Dealing with repetitive motion injuries
As a full-time artist (and with plenty of friends who are also hard-working art professionals), I know we artists have...
Reference Sheet Terrors: Refs That Make Artists Cry
As you may know, commissioning artwork in the furry fandom involves more than just two people, exchange of money, and...
A little thing about numbers (Follower counts: Quality over quantity)
Without being a borderline troll by commenting on people’s posts just to get attention or paying for followers, getting a fan base...
Top 5 ways conventions let their vendors down (+ Cons doing things that artists love!)
Prologue For most people in the furry fandom, conventions are an escape from life’s daily pressures. But for thousands of...
How to mail commissions like a boss
I have been on both sides of the commission mailing process a fair amount of times in the past 10...
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...
How I keep my energy up in the Artist Alley (or Dealers Den)
For more Artist Alley preparation advice, check out my Artist Alley Beginners Guides Part 1 and Part 2 Conventions can...
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...
Why I Love Prismacolor Markers
NOTE: It’s important to remember that every person’s preference, likes, and dislikes will vary depending on the work they do...