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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 l...

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....

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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.

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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 work...

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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.

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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 artis...

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 P...

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 b...

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.

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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 eve...

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 Eye

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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 Boot

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #28 from the Practice J...

Letting go of perfectionism, finding your own unique art style, starting to sell before you feel ready and navigating fear and self doubt. Plus, building an art business with realistic expectations.

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #33 – A Barn Owl

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #33 from the Practice Journal: British Wildlife Edition. Follow along as we focus on the delicate art of capturing a barn owl.

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Does practice really make perfect? Is one big practice session better than lots of shorter ones? How can artists fit practice into a busy schedule?

Artist Sema Martin takes a deep dive into the world of practice, with some surprising results.

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