How much do you really need to bring with you when you want to paint outside? I knew I’d want to set something to paper, but wouldn’t have much time.
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Category Archives: Katanavision
The Reason You Suck At Drawing (The Mistake Even Professionals Make)
The key to drawing things accurately is seeing them correctly- and it’s something we almost never do!
Discouragement and Encouragement: The Strange Cycle of the Universe
There are some people who just always know everything will work out. These people who think rose-coloured glasses are unnecessary because isn’t that just the way the world looks without any glasses at all? They are optimists, pollyannas… and very often entrepreneurs.
“How To Use Your Strengths Without Frustration”
Have you ever desperately needed something done, and when another person stepped up, instead of accepting their help, said, “Oh, I couldn’t ask you to do that!”
Do you ever find yourself working hard to get something done, and wonder why nobody else seems to step up when you always do?
I have some great news for you!
Drawings From a Little Artist
Welcome back, I always enjoy your presence here. There’s lots of stuff on the internet, so I’m pleased to see you back! I appreciate you 
I have always loved, loved, loved to draw, to make, to paint. This is a drawing from kindergarten, of my Dad, my brother, my mom, myself, and our dog, [...]
Autumn Moon: Remembering Artwork from Childhood
The art I remember from childhood looks quite different to me now, yet Autumn Moon is just as compelling.
How to Build A Website from Scratch for Artists and Entrepreneurs
I’m going to assume you’re already sold on the idea of having a website- but if you don’t have one, you must not know how easy it is.
Who Are These Hybrids? Adults Play Pretend
I once dreamt I was about to turn into a mermaid, by diving into a well in a parking lot. I woke up before being transformed. That moment is the most disappointed I’ve been when I realized the dream was an illusion.
I was also influenced by Renee Magritte’s Collective Invention (Magritte, 1934). Everyone loves Surrealists [...]
Raise an Eyebrow: Who are these Hybrids? Pt.1
I was recently asked a great question on Twitter by @RobertClarkMTFS It was “I have noticed all the animal/human hybrids in your paintings. Is that more of a fun thing or is there a deeper meaning?”
And, of course, the answer is both, and after a few attempts to explain in less than 140 characters, [...]
Painting A Series of Artwork: The First Painting
Have you ever wondered how other artists start a series of work and what’s going on in their head while they do? This is the first in a series of posts about my latest series, and each piece is for sale!