Welcome to Art by Karie-Ann!
I am a self taught pencil artist based in England. I run a successful pet portraits business and have exhibited at many shows where I often demonstrate which has led to many people asking about my techniques and so I began teaching in person from my home studio.
I am now branching out to teach online to help even more future artists with my Pencil Artist Academy where I teach very easy to follow techniques which can be used in their own artwork.
I think the most important thing is to discover which pastel paper suits your style. Here is a brief overview of some of the most popular pastel papers.
Not every piece of pastel artwork is destined for the wall. Even if it's not your best work it's wise to know about storing pastel artwork safely.
Whether you are just starting out or at a cross roads with pricing your artwork, there are many things to consider before you reach the price you want