Arty Vibes by Sanika

Which paper or Sketchbook should I use to paint ?! This is one question people keep asking me many times. But before answering it, I always ask which medium do they wish to use it for ? Because the most important thing you need to understand is that you cannot use the same paper or Sketchbook for all mediums ! Yes, you heard me right. You cannot use the same sheet of paper for all the types of mediums. There are different papers for different mediums. Moreover, every medium works differently and appears differently on different types of papers depending upon the paper's quality and characteristics. So, it is really very important to know which paper to use for which medium.  I am here to quickly guide you on the main things you must consider before buying Sheets or sketchbooks for creating your artworks in different mediums. I will right down some key points to look in before you buy the paper for that particular medium. I will also share some of my suggested preferences of sheet

With so many new users coming up each day, Instagram has really become a difficult platform to survive in. Also, the new algorithm has been something that no one is able to figure out and hence everyone's just trying out different things to survive the race.  Everyone is trying to do something or the other to get engagement on Instagram everyday. But are your efforts really working ? Are you getting good engagement ?  So now, to the real question. What is engagement ? and How to get good engagement on your Instagram account ? To begin with, engagement is just the amount of people who engage with your content daily. It maybe the likes you get, the Comments, the replies, etc. Simply put, its the number of people who see your content and take a moment to see it or appreciate it in someway. Firstly, if you are new and yet to start a new Instagram Account or have just now opened a new account, then tap on the title ahead and read this blog on '10 Tips to Start your Instagram Creati

How I shoot my Painting Videos and what all material do I use for shooting !? This is one of the questions I get a lot of times. So, I am writing down in short about the different things I use to shoot and how I arrange my video frame. I am also providing all the links to the materials or appliances I use for shooting so you can buy it from those links directly. 1. GOOD QUALITY VIDEO SHOOTING DEVICE Always shoot in 1080p for good video quality. This can be done by using a professional camera, or a small digital camera or a mobile phone with a good camera will also work. I mostly use either of these 3 for shooting my videos. Earlier I used to shoot with my DSLR camera but now I prefer shooting with my phone as it gives me almost similar results and it is way more convenient to use.  The links for a good shooting devices (with 2340 x 1080 p resolution)  are given below. You can check them out to buy. OnePlus variants  :  https://amzn.to/3bSW7Jf  ,  Redmi Note variants :  https://amzn.

If you wish to start with your own creative page on Instagram or have just started your page but are confused on how to go about it, then you must read till the end to get all your basics clear ! I won't take much of your time and will try to stick to the point and keep this short !  For those of you, who haven't yet made their page/account on Instagram but wish to do it, GO DO IT NOW !  I am saying this because you need to take the first step and avoid procrastinating on this.   Now what to do before you start your creative page !? 1. DECIDE YOUR NICHE By this I mean, select a particular topic which interests you more or a particular talent that you are best in which you would like to show everyone or which will inspire everyone in some way. This can be anything like painting, pencil sketching, photography, dance, etc. but try to keep it specific. Even if it is a large topic, try to find out your specialized niche in that. Ok let me elaborate on this in the next point. 2. STI

When I started painting, I kept on trying various mediums or styles to explore new things. I never had to keep thinking about what to do next and I thought that's the exact case with all artists, until recently when someone asked me on my Instagram page that 'How do you deal with Art blocks !?' That time I came across this new term known as an ' Art Block ' which I hadn't heard or faced ever before. So then, I searched to find out, What do you actually mean by an Art block ? Then, I came to know that it happens to artists or creator's when they run out of ideas to create something new.  Personally, I have never faced this situation till now since there are sooo many things on my to do list already, that I can't ever sit in a corner thinking about what next !? But if you are facing such Art Blocks, then you are at the right place ! Keep reading till the end to put an end to your blocks now on... The main reason why I have never faced this issue is beca

Do you also see different Paintings made by various artists and wish to paint like them ? Then what's stopping you ? Lack of confidence? Lack of ideas? Fear of not doing good? The reason might be anything but don't worry. I will try to help you out a bit on starting your watercolor journey.  Hi, I am  Sanika , a self-taught artist. I am practicing watercolors since my childhood and over the years I have got to know many things about using watercolors through my own experiences. I would love to share them with you all so that you can immediately start painting some beautiful paintings without worrying about ruining them.  Also, I am a  Skill share Teacher.  So, you can take up my class on Skill share about Watercoloring which includes many more details about watercolors along with different painting tutorials. Just tap on sign up and you can  sign up for FREE. MATERIALS So, firstly the type of material you use is very important while doing watercolors. People say that if you hav