Tag: illustrator

  • How to be a Great Artist

    YouTuber, Carlo Antonin, asked me, “how can I be a great artist?” That sounds like an impossible question. But lets break it down into three definitions of what is a great artist and start from there. Watch the video to get my thoughts on the subject. See my advice for artists playlist for many more…

  • How to use a pencil to get drawing proportions correct

    Ever wondered why artists wave their pencils and thumbs about when they are drawing or painting? Its all about getting the proportions of the thing in front of you down on the paper or canvas. In this video I’ll try to explain how it works. Have a go yourself and see if your proportions improve!…

  • How to design Children’s Book Characters Using Models

    This video explains how I have used models to really get to know the characters in my books, in this case my Dark Claw series, a sort of Star Wars with cats and mice – or rather – Kats and Muss! You can watch the animated version of the story on my Storytime Channel. This…