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Learn How to See Like an Artist

If you’ve never taken a look at my other blog, Right Brain Rockstar, now would be a good time. I usually write articles with advice and inspiration for people wanting to make a living from their creativity, but this week I posted the first of my art instruction articles, Top 3 Tips For Learning to [...]

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Charcoal Style

Charcoal Style Pet Portraits Now Available

Last month I introduced the Alla Prima portrait style as a more affordable option, but I know people are still strapped for cash, so I wanted to be able to offer something that most people would be able to afford as a Christmas or birthday gift. So I am now offering this beautiful charcoal style [...]

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Realist Style

Giving Something Back to the Animals

I’ve decided I’d like to give something back to the animals that help me earn a living, so from today, I will be donating 10% of all proceeds from my pet portraits to animal charities. For dog and cat portraits, the money will go to Battersea Dogs and Cats home, who do great work caring [...]

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Hope by Dan Johnson

New Tattoo Art Series

Check out the first in a new series of tattoo inspired art that I’ve created for a friend’s tattoo studio.

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plaster-cast

Where to Buy Drawing Reference Plaster Casts in the UK

Finding plaster drawing casts in the UK can be challenging. I’ve rounded up all the suppliers I know of along with some online alternatives.

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Simba

New More Affordable Pet Portrait Style

In order to make my pet portraits more affordable for more people, I’ve developed a new alla prima portrait style.

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Bargue Drawing by Dan Johnson

The Process of a Master Copy Drawing

See the stages of my recently completed Bargue drawing assignment, and learn how the drawing is done.

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Alfie

Gift Ideas for Animal Lovers

I’m now offering digital pet portraits again, the perfect gift for the animal lover in your family.

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Mike Giblin Caricatures

Mike Giblin’s Caricatures

Check out these amazing caricatures of me and my girlfriend, by the immensely talented Mike Giblin.

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Art School

Back to School, and a New Blog

Double news! Next week I will start an online classical art atelier course, and the week after I will launch my new blog!

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