Blog | Helen Carter Artist

Aug 294 min

Make your colours *POP* on black paper

Using colour pencils on black paper can make for a brilliantly vibrant artwork, but you need to have a few tricks up your sleeve

Jul 162 min

Creating Blurrrrry Backgrounds

Personally, I love a blurry background. I think they add depth and interest and make a picture look so much more finished and considered....

Jul 112 min

Am I Layering or am I Blending ?

These words are used interchangeably, but while they’re done at the same time, they aren’t the same thing.

Feb 9, 20234 min

Getting Comfy with Uncomfortable

You've heard the old saying 'feel the fear and do it anyway' well this is what I wanted to write about today. About what that fear is,...

Sep 1, 20226 min

Ten Arty Items I couldn't be without

What ten art supplies would I most want with me on a desert island?

Aug 3, 20225 min

The benefits of being a Pet Portrait Artist.

I get a little bit personal and talk about why being a pet portrait artist for for five years was hugely rewarding.

Jul 7, 20224 min

Being an Artist Ambassador for Derwent

A little look at what it's like working with a big brand like Derwent, and what you can do to get on their radar.

May 31, 20220 min

Derwent Chromaflow - Super easy blending and a huge colour payout

Where do Derwent's Chromaflow pencils fit in to their growing colour pencil offering? Read my review and let me know if you agree.