This is my favorite spread from Sam’s new book, Draw Your Adventures. I love that dress and the cozy coffee mug!Samantha has a gift for blending the ordinary and the artful. She’s the illustrator and author behind several beloved books, including, most recently, Draw Your Adventures (affiliate link). Last Friday, Sam joined Jess and me to talk about her sketchbook practice, which emphasizes joy in the moment. You can watch our conversation below, then keep reading to find a written overvi...| The Postman’s Knock
Photo credit: Jess GreenleafWhen Jess Greenleaf and I get together, you can always expect to learn something new. Our September coffee date didn’t disappoint! We covered everything from testing inks on tricky handmade papers to the ins and outs of color theory. Along the way, we talked about building confidence as an artist, favorite pigments, watercolor techniques, and even the future of cursive writing. Then, Jess threw a giveaway curveball! The coffee date is absolutely worth a watch or ...| The Postman’s Knock
This month's coffee date with Jess Greenleaf looked a little different than past sessions. Instead of focusing on one topic, we hosted a Q&A session! The questions led to a discussion that covered everything from the technical details of pigments to the age-old question of whether tracing is "cheating."| The Postman’s Knock
