Learn My Craft

by Learn My Craft

Season 1

Becoming A Pet Portrait Artist - #023 - Lauren Hill

How to achieve fine details like hairs and whiskers, which paper works best for coloured pencil, balancing commissions with personal projects and the journey towards becoming a professional coloured pencil artist. Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Lauren Hill in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #11 – Beagle Dog Eye In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #11 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Lauren Hill @lauren.hill.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 Join the Conversation We'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: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

Which Paper For Colored Pencils? - #022 - Bethan Williams

Experimenting with colours, selecting the right paper for coloured pencils, finding joy in the small details and problem solving with difficult reference photos. Plus, the pencil layering techniques than build depth in your art. Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #63 – A Dog’s Nose In this episode, we’re drawing exercise #63 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Beth Williams @bethan_williams_illustration 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 Join the Conversation We'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: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

Combining Reference Photos For Better Compositions - #021 - Lynsey Peacock

Switching from watercolor to colored pencils, creating fine details efficiently, combining multiple reference photos for better compositions, working with clients, balancing personal projects with commissions, and setting up a professional art studio at home. Plus, adapting your home to fit in a professional art studio space. Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Lynsey Peacock in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more. Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #58 – A Rabbit Eye In this episode, we’re drawing exercise #58 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Lynsey Peacock @lynseypeacockart 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 Join the Conversation We'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: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

Tools and Materials for Pet Portraits - #020 - Kate Spratt

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 Eye In 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: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'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: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

Balacing Realism With Creativity - #019 - Caitlin Grace

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 Eye In 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: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'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: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

Expressive Eyes in Animal Portraits - #018 - Harriet Blaskett

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 Eye In 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: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'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: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

Everything You Didn't Know About PanPastel - #017 - Sema Martin

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 @artistsemamartin To find out more about PanPastel: Website: https://panpastel.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panpastel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PanPastelColors Email: info@panpastel.com 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 Join the Conversation We'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: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

Finding Your Artistic Niche - #016 - Georgie Turner

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 Nose In 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: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'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: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

Working With Challenging Reference Photos - #015 - Kathleen Byrom

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 Eye In 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: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'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: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

Building An Art Business From Scratch - #014 - Annalise Lawn

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 Eye In 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: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'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: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

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