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Kate Tova is a contemporary visual artist known for her bold use of color, rich textures, and emotionally charged artwork.Based in California, Kate has exhibited internationally, completed a residency at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, and been featured everywhere from San Francisco Magazine to CBS and even a Cadillac commercial.Since becoming a full-time artist in 2017, she has used her work not only to push creative boundaries but also to support causes from women’s rights to environmental protection.www.katetova.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kate_tova🎨 Gain confidence in colour⏰️ Tutorials under 60 Minutes💫Join Learn My Craftwww.learnmycraft.com

Emma Colbert is a leading pastel artist known for her vibrant, lifelike animal portraits. After graduating with a BA (Hons) in Illustration, she built a career capturing the beauty of animals with soft pastels, earning international recognition and collectors worldwide. Endorsed by Unison Colour, Emma has even created her own pastel sets designed for animal art. Featured on the cover of Artists & Illustrators magazine and winner of their Reader’s Choice Award, she now shares her techniques with thousands of artists through YouTube tutorials, Patreon lessons, and live demonstrations.http://www.patreon.com/emmacolbertart🎨 Gain confidence in colour⏰️ Tutorials under 60 Minutes💫Join Learn My Craftwww.learnmycraft.com

Pypah Santos is an artist, illustrator and animator best known for her character portraits and her cute, colorful, aesthetic. Alongside running a successful art business, Pypah is also a popular content creator with over 1 million YouTube subscribers who regularly watch her create and share her artistic process. In this episode we talk about how to find your art style, the influences that shaped Pypah’s journey, and the process of creating a book to teach others. We cover: How style grows Telling stories in art Sketching and practice Comparing yourself to others Writing a book Website: https://pypahsart.com/ Book: https://pypahsart.com/draw-amazing-faces Portrait commissions page: ko-fi.com/pypahs_art/commissions Links: bio.site/pypahsart 🎨 Improve your art every week ⏰️ Tutorials under 60 Minutes 💫Join Learn My Craft 👇 www.learnmycraft.com

Marco Bucci is a concept artist and illustrator known for his expressive character design and painterly approach. His clients include Disney, LEGO, Hasbro, and LucasArts. He shares art tutorials on YouTube, where nearly a million people follow his practical, easy-to-understand lessons.https://www.marcobucci.com/ https://www.marcobucciartstore.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/marcobucci To level up your drawing skills visit www.learnmycraft.com Art Practice Journals: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ Colour Pencil Tutorials: https://www.learnmycraft.com/membership Learn Art Business: https://www.learnmycraft.com/the-business-of-pet-portraits-landing

10 Pet Portrait Tutorials for £1: https://www.learnmycraft.com/digital-products/p/pet-portrait-pack Colour Pencil Tutorials Membership: https://www.learnmycraft.com/membership If you’ve ever spent hours on a drawing and still felt frustrated with the result, you’re not alone. That’s why I made the Learn My Craft Membership . I want to show you exactly how to create beautiful, realistic drawings every time. I’m Sema Martin. I’ve been a full-time coloured pencil artist since 2016. I draw pet portraits (and lots of other things!) and teach other artists how to get the most out of this incredible medium. Inside the membership, I show you how to draw step-by-step. Every project includes: • Reference photos • Easy outlines to trace • A list of tools and pencils • Step-by-step video lessons And there are new projects added every single week to keep you brimming with inspiration. You don’t have to guess anymore. You don’t have to do it alone. Let’s make drawings you feel proud of. I’ll see you on the inside. Join now: https://www.learnmycraft.com/membership

Sun-Kyong Clifford is a self-taught coloured pencil artist known for her stunning floral artwork, crafted in a strikingly realistic style. Specializing in capturing the delicate vibrancy of botanical subjects, Sun shares her passion and expertise in her upcoming book, Colored Pencil Workbook: Fabulous Flowers, launching on 18th September 2025. Fine Art By Sun https://www.youtube.com/@FineArtbySun Colored Pencil Workbook: Fabulous Flowers https://amzn.to/4m1eI7n Floral Art Practice Journal https://www.learnmycraft.com/shop/p/art-practice-journal-florals-edition

Robert Stacy, known to many as Sinix Design, is a self-taught digital painter, concept artist, and art educator. He rose to prominence through his YouTube channel, Sinix Design, which he started in 2006, known for its clear explanations of design theory, anatomy, color, and painting fundamentals.https://www.youtube.com/@sinixdesign

Why Instagram has become exhausting for artists. How the algorithm rewards trends over quality art. Why follower count no longer guarantees visibility. The pressure to constantly create reels, stories, and viral content. Feeling more like a performer than an artist. Using Instagram as a simple, curated portfolio. Posting only meaningful, on-theme content. Focusing on real connections instead of chasing growth. Exploring platforms like email lists, websites, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook. Sharing art in a way that feels enjoyable and sustainable.www.learnmycraft.com

Jess Currier is a Los Angeles-based painter known for her bold, textural oil works that blend portraiture with translucent floral patterns. After earning her BFA from York College of Pennsylvania in 2014, she held her first solo exhibition in California and later completed her MFA at Academy of Art University, studying painting in Florence, Italy. Since committing fully to painting in 2017, her work has been exhibited across the U.S. and Europe, featured in publications, and collected internationally. Currier now paints and teaches from her studio in the world’s largest artist-in-residence community.https://jesscurrier.com/https://www.jesscurrieracademy.com/Take your art to the next level: www.learnmycraft.com

10 Pet Portrait Tutorials for £1 – https://www.learnmycraft.com/pet-portrait-pack Sema Martin is an award-winning pet portrait artist working in coloured pencil. Her work is known for its hyper realistic style and innovative use of mixed media and colour theory. She is the author of Art Is My Career: How To Start An Art Business, How Do Artists Make Money? and host of the Learn My Craft Podcast. Art Practice Journals: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/Pet Portrait Business Course: https://www.learnmycraft.com/the-business-of-pet-portraits-landingArt Business Books: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ 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:@learnmycraftTikTok:@learnmycraftFacebook:@learnmycraftEmail:hello@learnmycraft.com

Jesse Lane is an award-winning colored pencil artist known for his intensely detailed, photorealistic portraits. Based in Texas, he creates emotionally powerful imagery using only colored pencils, combining precision, patience, and storytelling in every layer. His work has earned international recognition, including top honors from the Colored Pencil Society of America and the International Guild of Realism. Jesse also teaches workshops across the U.S., inspiring artists to explore the full potential of colored pencil as a serious fine art medium.https://www.jesselaneart.com/https://www.facebook.com/jesselanearthttps://www.instagram.com/jesselaneart/Color Pencil Tutorialswww.learnmycraft.comArt Practice Journalshttps://www.learnmycraft.com/shop/Materials Mentioned In This Episode (Affiliate Links)Strathmore 400 Series Bristol, Paper, Smooth, 2 Ply, 11x14 https://amzn.to/3ZqoDuiHolbein Artist Colored Pencil 150 Color Wooden Box Set OP946 https://amzn.to/3SMtFNZ50 Color Paper Box-Set Holbein Colored Pencil https://amzn.to/3ZthdGKHolbein : Artists' Coloured Pencil : Basic Tones Set of 12 https://amzn.to/4mWNOyLPRISMACOLOR Premier Colored Pencils 150 kg, 150 Count (Pack of 1) https://amzn.to/3TodgiUPrismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set 24/Tin https://amzn.to/3TjrVfj

✨ Featured Artist: Lori Christensen @myartshare 🎨 Art tutorials, books and more: www.LearnMyCraft.com 📚 Art Practice Journals: Pet Portraits https://www.learnmycraft.com/shop/p/art-practice-journal-pet-portrait-edition British Wildlife https://www.learnmycraft.com/shop/p/art-practice-journal-british-wildlife African Wildlife https://www.learnmycraft.com/shop/p/practice-journal-african-wildlife Rainforest https://www.learnmycraft.com/shop/p/art-practice-journal-rainforest-edition Equestrian https://www.learnmycraft.com/shop/p/art-practice-journal-equestrian-edition Landscapes https://www.learnmycraft.com/shop/p/art-practice-journal-landscapes-edition Floral https://www.learnmycraft.com/shop/p/art-practice-journal-florals-editionHuman Portrait https://www.learnmycraft.com/shop/p/practice-journal-human-portrait Marine Life https://www.learnmycraft.com/shop/p/practice-journal-marine-life

In this episode, Sema chats with wildlife artist Amie Howard about how she turned her art Patreon from one single supporter into a full-time income. Art Practice Journals: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content!Upgrade your experience by joining the 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: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

Andrea Ehrhardt is an award-winning muralist, author, and art business coach based in Springfield, Missouri. She has painted large-scale murals across the world, for clients from Bass Pro Shops to Sony and Walmart. Andrea is the founder of the Artist Academy, where she mentors aspiring artists to build thriving creative careers, and host of the Artist Academy Podcast. Her book, Mural Money, offers a practical guide to turning artistic passion into a sustainable business. Balancing her art business with motherhood, Andrea continues to inspire artists worldwide through her work and teachings.https://artbyandreae.com/https://www.artistacademy.co/@artbyandreaehrhardt Art Practice Journals, books and tutorials:https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ 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 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:hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

In this episode, professional pet portrait artist Jessica King opens up about how going live every day on TikTok helped her overcome fear, build a loyal audience, and grow a successful art business. We talk about developing confidence, managing burnout, working with neurodivergence, balancing life as a full-time artist, and the power of showing up even when you don’t feel ready.In this episode, we’re drawing exercise #15 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition, a cat's eye. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Jessica King @jessicakingartTo 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 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: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

Carla Grace is one of the most respected wildlife artists working today. Born in Zimbabwe and now based in Australia, she’s built a career creating emotionally powerful, hyper-realistic portraits of wild animals that have captured the attention of collectors and fans around the world.In this conversation, she shares the behind-the-scenes of life as a full-time artist, what it takes to grow a sustainable art business, and how she balances motherhood with ambition.Sema Martin @artistsemamartinCarla Grace @carla_grace_art https://www.carlagraceart.com/ Want to improve your own art practice? Grab your Animal Art Practice Journal here: learnmycraft.com/shop Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD + Access Exclusive Tutorials Become a Learn My Craft Member and unlock:Ad-free, full HD episodesA growing library of drawing tutorialsCommunity support to grow your art careerJoin today: www.learnmycraft.com Interested in being a guest on the show? Contact: lukemartin@learnmycraft.com Join us! We’d love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us, ask questions, or suggest future topics:Instagram: @learnmycraftTikTok: @learnmycraftFacebook: @learnmycraftEmail: hello@learnmycraft.com

Want to Learn Calligraphy? Beginner Calligraphy Tips, Tools & Inspiration.If you're ready to start your calligraphy journey, this is the perfect video for you! Join me as I chat with Lyndsey Gribble from Wild Sea Calligraphy, a professional modern calligrapher and teacher based in the UK.📚 Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode (Some of the links below are affiliate links, which help support this podcast at no extra cost to you.)📚 Books on CalligraphyThe Calligraphy Book: Pointed Pen Techniques, Inspiration, and Projects https://amzn.to/3YXJfd1Modern Calligraphy: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in Script Calligraphy https://amzn.to/4cUWHEvMastering Copperplate Calligraphy: A Step-By-Step Manual https://amzn.to/4jWrvXJThe Calligraphy Ideas Book: Inspiration and Tips Taken From Over 80 Artworks https://amzn.to/4lO1ATH🖋 InksBlack Indian Ink Winsor & Newton 14ml https://amzn.to/3YLfyftKuretake Zig Cartoonist Sumi Ink 60ml https://amzn.to/3ERmm48📝 Paper & NotepadsRHODIA Stapled Notepad N°18 A4 - Plain White https://amzn.to/42DxzyBFrisk Essentials Marker Paper Pad A5 - 70gsm https://amzn.to/4cQcAvGDaler-Rowney A4 Layout Paper Pad - 45gsm https://amzn.to/4lQybIu✏️ PencilsSTAEDTLER Noris School Graphite Pencils HB (Pack of 5) https://amzn.to/4iL0ENl✒️ Nibs & HoldersNikko G Nibs https://amzn.to/3ExLtJnStraight Pen Holder with Nibs (14 pcs set) https://amzn.to/4iGdRXETachikawa Comic Dip Pen Nib Holder with Adjustable Brass Flange https://amzn.to/4iL1F81Hosted by: Sema Martin – @artistsemamartin www.learnmycraft.comSpecial Guest: Lyndsey Gribble – @wildseacalligraphy https://www.wildseacalligraphy.com/

Ann Kullberg is an internationally acclaimed colored pencil artist, author, and educator who has been a leading voice in the colored pencil community for over 30 years. She is the founder of COLOR Magazine, and has written many best-selling books that have helped thousands of artists master the medium of colored pencils. Through her tutorials, courses, and website AnnKullberg.com, Ann continues to inspire and support artists at every stage of their creative journey. 👉 Discover more at: www.annkullberg.com 📚 Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode (The links below are affiliate links, which help support this podcast at no extra cost to you.) •The Colored Pencil: Key Concepts for Handling the Medium – Bet Borgeson https://amzn.to/448sZJI • Creating Textures in Colored Pencil – Gary Greene (15th Anniversary Edition) https://amzn.to/4iqGCY9 • Colored Pencil Portraits – Ann Kullberg https://amzn.to/3EzUMIF • CP Treasures Volume 1 – Ann Kullberg https://amzn.to/3Gmw5A2 • Cats in Colored Pencil – by Gemma Gylling https://amzn.to/4lE8f2J • Surfaces Series by Ann Kullberg – https://amzn.to/44FtMSC • Stonehenge White Paper – https://amzn.to/4cKvcgJ • Prismacolor Pencils https://amzn.to/441iJTA Hosted by: Sema Martin – @artistsemamartin Special Guest: Ann Kullberg – www.annkullberg.com Want to improve your own art practice? Grab your Animal Art Practice Journal here: learnmycraft.com/shop 💡 Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD + Access Exclusive Tutorials Become a Learn My Craft Member and unlock: • Ad-free, full HD episodes • A growing library of exclusive tutorials • Community support to grow your art career 🎉 Join today: www.learnmycraft.com 📬 Interested in being a guest on the show? Contact: lukemartin@learnmycraft.com 💬 Join the Conversation We’d love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us, ask questions, or suggest future topics: • Instagram: @learnmycraft • TikTok: @learnmycraft • Facebook: @learnmycraft • Email: hello@learnmycraft.com

Falling in love with oil painting after starting with coloured pencils, finding creative freedom in large scale artworks, working smarter to balance art with family life and why choosing the right paper is the key to incredible fine art prints. Plus, how to ship your art without it getting damaged. Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #86 – A Dog’s EyeIn this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #28 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Follow along as we focus on the stunning detail of a dog’s eye. Presenter:Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest:Brooklyn Hill @bhillstudio Art Practice Journals:https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content!Upgrade your experience by joining the 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 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:hello@learnmycraft.com

The emotional connection with horses that creates soulful art, trusting your intuition and letting go of perfectionism, balancing art with family life and becoming a professional equine artist after a career in art therapy. Plus, the value of community for helping artists step out of their comfort zone. Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #28 – A Riding BootIn this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #28 from the Practice Journal: Equine Edition. Follow along as we focus on the textural details of a riding boot. Presenter:Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest:Victoria Scotti @victoriascotti_art Art Practice Journals:https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content!Upgrade your experience by joining the 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 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:hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening