Natalie Bella

Join me as I share my creative process behind this delicate magnolia study in my watercolor sketchbook, paired with inspiring poetry and reflections on artistic courage.

Hey friends! I’m so excited to share my latest piece with you today – “Her Inner Garden.” This dreamy watercolor-style drawing explores the connection between a woman’s inner world and the delicate beauty of nature. I created this using Caran…

This recent charcoal and graphite portrait in my sketchbook explores the depth of human emotion through subtle shading techniques. I spent hours working on the eyes, trying to capture that intense, thoughtful gaze. The contrast between light and shadow creates the mood I was looking for - somewhere between vulnerability and strength. Working in my sketchbook gave me freedom to experiment with different pressures and layering methods.

A spontaneous sketching session turns into a valuable learning moment as an artist documents drawing from a paused video, shares proportion-checking techniques, and explores AI-assisted critique. Tips on figure drawing practice.

Discover how water-soluble drawing materials create ethereal abstract landscapes inspired by forest mysteries and Blue Ridge Mountain memories. A mixed media artist shares techniques and unexpected insights from exploring graphite and chalk.

An artist's spontaneous portrait sketching process, from capturing proportions to digital comparison techniques. A real-world example of practicing observational drawing skills.