Kate Jenvey

Why I Always Come Back to Three Primary Colours

Kate Jenvey

Published on: 14/09/2026

Struggling with muddy colour in coloured pencil? Learn why starting with just three primary colours builds real colour confidence, mixing skills, and harmony.

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How Do I Draw Black Fur Without It Looking Like a Flat Blob?

Kate Jenvey

Published on: 08/03/2026

Struggling to draw black fur without it looking flat? Learn how to create rich, realistic black fur in animal drawings using layering, values, and colour mixing techniques.

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A Colour-Focused Approach to Improving Your Animal Artwork

Kate Jenvey

Published on: 16/02/2026

Explore a colour-focused approach to animal art. Learn how monthly colour challenges help artists build confidence, starting with orange and coloured pencils.

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I Feel Like a Fraud

Kate Jenvey

Published on: 17/01/2026

Feeling like a fraud as an artist is more common than you think. Discover why copying tutorials can lead to self-doubt , and how building art fundamentals helps you find confidence, clarity, and your own artistic voice.

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