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Artist
Education
- BFA, Fine Arts and Art Education, University of Cape Town
Professional Achievements
- Runs creativity coaching sessions that bring the arts into private and corporate environments
- Featured contributor in the book "How the Arts Heal"
- Appeared on several art-focused podcasts
Certifications & Organizations
- Meditation Facilitator Training Certificate
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Co-authored Articles (19)
How to Use Tracing Paper
Transfer images easily with this art guide Tracing paper is a semi-transparent paper you can use to trace an image or drawing. Once you've traced an image onto tracing paper, you can easily transfer it to another piece o...
How to
Adhere Paper to Canvas
Most people will paint pictures and illustrations on canvas, but did you know that you can adhere paper to it as well? You can't just use any ordinary type of glue, however, otherwise the paper may not adhere properly. W...
How to
Use Transfer Paper
Whether you are transferring a pencil drawing to a canvas, ironing a picture onto a throw pillow, or sticking a custom vinyl on your water bottle, there is transfer paper that can help you. Transfer papers relatively eas...
How to
Trace Using Only Tracing Paper and Pencil Lead for Visual Artists
Did you know that tracing paper is regular paper treated to produce a translucent paper? If you're in a pinch though, typing paper could be used in its place. To get the best outcome from your tracing project, follow th...
How to
Find Your Own Art Style
When it comes to your artwork, your style changes and develops as you grow as an artist. To find your own art style, learn the basics of whatever type of art you practice, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, or printma...
How to
Paint With Gouache
Gouache is a water-based paint that is highly versatile and can produce bright, luminous paintings. Gouache paint is essentially a heavy watercolor paint that dries much more opaquely than normal watercolors. It can be w...
How to
Make Mosaic Art
Mosaics are works of art created by using glass or ceramic tiles and grout to make a picture. They date as far back as 1500 BC and are all over the world. Mosaics adorn the ceilings in cathedrals with elaborate details...
How to
Apply Gold Leaf to Canvas
Gold leaf adds a glittery effect to canvas that can elevate your art projects. By preparing the canvas and applying the gold leaf, you can adhere your gold leaf to your canvas securely. Then, with a few special supplies,...
How to
Draw From Your Imagination
Drawing from your imagination may seem hard, as you cannot actually see what you are thinking of, but you are not alone. This wikiHow will show you how to draw from your imagination.
How to Properly Hold and Use a Brush Pen
Create beautiful brush lettering and gorgeous art using the tips below Want to learn calligraphy? The brush pen is the artistic tool for you! The brush pen is the perfect writing utensil for controlled, sleek strokes, so...
How to
Draw Like a Pro
This article will show you the basic instructions on how to improve your drawing skills. Drawing is more than putting a pencil on a paper, and this wikiHow will explain that.
How to
Become a Better Artist
Being an artist includes continuously evolving your skills, improving your technique and pushing yourself beyond the next boundary. It's part of your growth as an artist and can even see you changing your artistic techni...
How to
Draw With Colored Pencils
Colored pencils may seem like a basic, everyday art supply. However, anyone can use them to create beautiful drawings that are vibrantly colored, richly textured, and professional-looking. You can use simple shading stra...
How to
Make Your Own Canvas Prints
Canvas prints—photos or other images mounted on stretched canvas—are a beautiful addition to any home. If you want to save money or practice your craft skills by making your own, you're in luck. There are several opt...
How to
Think of What to Draw
Drawing can be an enjoyable activity, but sometimes getting started seems like a difficult task. If you're having trouble thinking of what to draw, jump start your work with some stimulating prompts and other directions....
A Beginner's Guide to Using Pastels
Discover how to color with pastels and make beautiful artworkPastels have been a favorite medium of many well-known artists, including Manet, Degas and Renoir—and with good reason! Pastels allow you to layer and blend ...
How to
Blend With Prismacolor Pencils
Blending Prismacolor pencils can be difficult even for experienced artists. Unlike other mediums like charcoal, chalk, or graphite, colored pencils cannot be blended with pieces of scrap paper or a tortillion. However, t...
How to
Use Vellum
Vellum is a unique type of paper used for arts and crafts. Though it used to refer only to a type of paper made from calfskin, modern vellum is made from cotton and wood pulp. It can be used for making greeting cards or ...
How to
Do Mixed Media Art
One of the best things about mixed media art is that the possibilities are endless in terms of materials you can use. You can create a collage by forming a background and adding as many layers as you want, combine pencil...
