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Daily Drawing Exercises for Beginners

Today, we are diving into the wonderful world of drawing. Daily practice helps you build muscle memory & enhances your observation skills

Learning to paint at 63: Suzanne’s Journey with Makings and Musings

Meet Suzanne, 63, reigniting her passion for art with Makings and Musings. Join our community and start your own creative journey today!

Ask yourself questions to help find your art style

Hi my lovely creatives, One of the questions I get asked most is: 'how do I find my art style?' The thing is though, ofter creatives...

Makings and Musings Podcast: Wedding illustrator Helen

My podcast guest for todays episode is the lovely Helen Ridley. Helen is a live event illustrator who specialised at wedding...

The Power of Seeing: How Basic Shapes will make your drawings instantly better.

Ever wondered how artists effortlessly bring life to their drawings? The secret lies in their knack for seeing beyond the details and...

Shall I use watercolour or gouache?

What is the difference between watercolour and gouache paint and when should I use which paint?