Whether I like it or not, January 2022 is almost in the books. Goodness gracious that went fast! The comics this month were a lot of fun (as they always are) but here are a couple of my faves of the bunch! And as far as dailies go, I had a couple favorites there too! I'm excited to make packs [...]
A little bit each day + repetition = new skill! There’s a short clip of an interview with David Bowie that I love and have tried to keep in mind through all of my creative endeavors. I turned this into a comic just a few weeks ago. Recently I finished Atomic Habits by James Clear and there were several sections inside that reminded me of it: Pushing a little [...]
Another year has gone by and another SDCC is upon us, with a lot of changes arriving along with it. For the past several years BeKyoot has been in the far far far upper left corner of the Exhibit Hall, so close to Hall H that we could hear the rumble of screams and speakers as popular panels were underway. For SDCC 2019 we are in a new location, booth 2449, right in [...]
Summer is always an exciting time of the year. San Diego Comic Con (BOOTH 2449!! Be there!!) is coming up again in mid-July which means all of May and June are devoted to bringing new things to life for BeKyoot. This year I am making some BIG changes to the booth that I am really excited to unveil. Two new books will be available this summer as well as 5 new pin designs and [...]
Artblock is a pervasive problem for anyone who creates, so here are my tips on how to break through it and set yourself up for a fresh creative streak! Though not the same thing, artblock and burnout share a lot of similar qualities in my mind. One can very much be the result of the other. In both situations, it’s hard to find something that ignites your passion to [...]
Welcome all ye Bookish People! I have a list for you! If there’s an artist in your life or you are one yourself, this reading list may be of interest to you. Being mostly self-taught, I have found priceless resources in several artbooks and reference books from a range of authors, and I always love sharing the inspirations and guiding lights in my art journey. Since my bookshelves are pretty packed and it’s [...]
Art Challenges are a great way to grow! Are you an artist? Are you looking to grow your skills? If so, I highly recommend trying one! This month I’ve been working on a challenge focusing on texture practice with my friend, Diane Do (Twosenseless on Twitch..check her out!!). Each day there is a new prompt of what texture to practice, everything from stone to lava to feathers! I am [...]
I hear something in the air...could it be...jingle bells? ;) It's hard to believe, but another Christmas season is upon us. Every year I find myself surprised at how fast the year has gone, and have to think back on what's been accomplished. One of the big things for me was finishing Illustrated ABC's. I feel like it happened much longer ago than it did. I began the project near the start [...]
It's that time of year again. With Inktober 2018 now in full swing, I thought it a good time to post some of my personal tips and tricks on how to get through a drawing challenge, especially if you are working through your first one. Before Starting This year I saw a lot of 'Inktober Prep' going on, which I thought was really good and clever. Some artists thumbnail their ideas for [...]
Drawn in 2018 Drawn in 201o Screencap of my sketches folder from 2016. 8 years separate these two drawings. There's quite a bit that can be crammed into 8 years. Truth be told, a lot of my learning and growth as an artist has happened within the last 900 days. I made a commitment to my art, myself, and my business to make a new drawing every [...]
This is the Year of Berry and the BeKyoot Artbook! I have been working hard on finally finishing Berry's Story and getting a BeKyoot Artbook put together. I am aiming to release them at SDCC this year! Inside the artbook will be tutorials as well as a ton of new artwork. You can get a sneak peek at what will be inside by following me on Twitter and Insta! I post new drawings every [...]
There are many ways to celebrate Christmas... And one of my favorite ways is with art. Since starting my daily sketches/paints in October, I've had a lot of fun developing my skills with copic markers and evolving as an artist. What better theme to work with than Christmas time? :) Below are several of the Holiday and winter themed illustrations I've done over the past few weeks. I hope you enjoy them as much [...]