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One of the easiest ways to draw a symmetrical design is to start with a symmetrical framework.  By using a simple circular framework, all I have to do is fill in one pie shaped segment with some simple and fun doodles.  By repeating this small section multiple times around

I have learned, through trial and error, that there is a great deal of wisdom to be gleaned from a daily drawing.   Like I’m talking Sagacious kind of wisdom, go figure.  While I am working on my drawing skills, I am also working on my life skills.  Yep, two for

Today we are creating designs on the iPad in this Autodesk Sketchbook tutorial where we explore how to paint with textures and gradients to create fun digital designs.

Layers Are Key

The Key to getting the texture and colour to work together is to use layers.  Your initial line art drawing is on one

This post is the third and final installment of my series on Fun Effects in Digital Art using Blend Modes.  The three posts in this series are based on my full class Magical Art – Textures and Blend Modes Creating on the iPad.  When I create my

Symmetry on the iPad

There are an increasing number of amazing apps showing up for the iPad these days.  So much to choose from for illustrators, designers and also for casual doodler fans.   One of the features that attracts me to an art app is symmetry. Mostly because my focus is

A Visual Thought Process

I am often asked about my creative drawing process and how I work my designs from start to finish. Recently, I have started recording speed drawings to visually show my thought process as I work through different design.  With these videos, I can show you how my designs evolve through trial

I have been spending alot of time on my Ipad Pro these days.  I love how portable it is and how it provides me with an amazing amount of digital tools to experiment with.  The larger size of the Ipad Pro and the amazing accuracy of the Apple Pencil, has

Recently, I took the plunge and purchased the Ipad Pro 12.9″.  I have used a regular ipad for years now and played around with different drawing apps.  The Procreate App has been a favorite of mine from the beginning and it tends to be my go to drawing app.  When I saw

Once a week I want to show you what’s on my drawing board, hopefully to inspire you to pick up the pencil and also to give you an inside look at my process.  Today I am working on a mandala drawing.  These are my “go to” drawings.  When everything starts to kinda bog

Super excited today, the mail arrived with brand new copies of my new book, Mindful Mandalas Colouring Book.  This is book #2 and is jam packed with 44 more detailed mandala designs for your relaxation and enjoyment.

I started drawing mandalas

There are so many fun ways to create on the iPad.  We are seeing more and more drawing apps and some have awesome symmetry options for drawing symmetrical designs such as mandalas.  In today’s post I am going to cover the basics of using symmetry on one of my

You may think drawing a mandala is a very detailed and intricate undertaking.  But what if I were to tell you that you can draw one by using one simple shape throughout?    That is exactly what I will be sharing with you in today’s post.  A simple technique to

When I draw on my iPad, I like to have at my fingertips, illustration brushes that make it easy for me to create in my own style.  Over time I have created many different custom brushes but I keep one specific folder for my favourite illustration brushes that I

Last week, I shared with you my technique for using a circular framework grid, to draw a symmetrical design using pencil and paper.  In this second part of the series, I will be sharing how I do this technique on the iPad Pro with an apple pencil.  The popularity

One of the easiest ways to draw a symmetrical design is to start with a symmetrical framework.  By using a simple circular framework, all I have to do is fill in one pie shaped segment with some simple and fun doodles.  By repeating this small section multiple times around

I have learned, through trial and error, that there is a great deal of wisdom to be gleaned from a daily drawing.   Like I’m talking Sagacious kind of wisdom, go figure.  While I am working on my drawing skills, I am also working on my life skills.  Yep, two for

This post is the third and final installment of my series on Fun Effects in Digital Art using Blend Modes.  The three posts in this series are based on my full class Magical Art – Textures and Blend Modes Creating on the iPad.  When I create my

Symmetry on the iPad

There are an increasing number of amazing apps showing up for the iPad these days.  So much to choose from for illustrators, designers and also for casual doodler fans.   One of the features that attracts me to an art app is symmetry. Mostly because my focus is

We all too often find ourselves saying “if only I had time to be creative” or “I keep meaning to sit down and draw, but it just never seems to happen”.  Like anything else in your life, you have to make the space for it and then commit.  In

Once a week I want to show you what’s on my drawing board, hopefully to inspire you to pick up the pencil and also to give you an inside look at my process.  Today I am working on a mandala drawing.  These are my “go to” drawings.  When everything starts to kinda bog