Drawing Inspiration

Mike Hendley is a self-taught artist who specializes in pencil and digital drawing. Mike shares his experiences in learning how to draw with those interested in beginning to draw or hoping to refine their techniques. Mike also explores the challenges of being creative and making space for these passionate pursuits in our hectic lives. Grab a pad and pencil or an iPad and follow along with Mike on this artistic journey filled with tips, tricks, interviews, stories and tutorials.

Finding Beauty in Brokenness with Nathan Terborg 02/20/2024

Golden Visions: Anna Gibbs on Nature and Gold Leaf Artistry 12/11/2023

One Bite at a Time: 20 Years of Comics, Illustration and Design with Ryan Claytor, Cartoonist and Professor 11/20/2023

Drawn Together, Natural Pigments and the Many Faces of Dylan Sara 11/04/2023

Capturing Light and Life: The Watercolour World of Shelley Prior 09/25/2023

Watercolors Meet Wanderlust on Alena Gastaldi's Artistic Pilgrimage 09/12/2023

Taking Time to Reflect, Brainstorm, Plan, and Create 07/11/2023

Life in Art and Nature: Reflections on Nearly Four Decades of Exploration with Roseann Hanson 06/26/2023

The Artistic Journey with Marc Taro Holmes: Urban Sketching (USK) and Beyond 06/12/2023

A Palette of 100 Episodes: The Journey of Drawing Inspiration 05/30/2023

Artful Balance: Mastering Motherhood & Painting with Sarah Mckendry 05/15/2023

The World of Urban Sketching: Architecture, Art, and Travel with Stephanie Bower 05/01/2023

Wild Inspiration: Exploring the World of Animal Art with Kathryn Hansen 04/17/2023

The Unlimited Art of the Limited Palette with Hazel Soan 04/03/2023

Painting Hope and Peace: Dr. Marisa Azad's Vision for the Future of Art and Medicine 03/20/2023

Painting the Town: Exploring Urban Scenes with Shari Blaukopf 03/06/2023

Textures of the Natural World: An Interview with Artist Melissa Cormier 02/20/2023

Becoming an Artpreneur with Artist, Author, and Art Business Coach Miriam Schulman 02/06/2023

The Art of Storytelling with Jared Cullum: Comics, Writing, Watercolor, and Plein Air Painting 01/09/2023

Unfolding Creativity: The Art of Lifting with Paper Artist Andrew Wong 12/12/2022

Depicting Canadian Landscapes, Cottage Country, and Streetcars Using Acrylics with Kenneth Kirsch 11/28/2022

For the Love of Architecture on Land and at Sea with Pencil Artist Greg DiNapoli 11/14/2022

Illustration, Urban Sketching and Kickstarting Your Creative Obsession with Christina Wald 10/31/2022

Mixed media, Watercolor and Taking the Road Less Traveled with Tina Hotchkiss 10/03/2022

Exploring Landscapes Around the World with Art ToolKit Founder Maria Coryell-Martin 09/19/2022

Draw Yourself Calm Using Patterns in Nature with Amy Maricle 09/05/2022

Being Curious, Social Media, and the Joy of Watercolors and Acrylics with Alyssa Doggett 08/08/2022

From Murals to Miniatures, Supporting Conservation Through Art with Zoe Fitchet 07/25/2022

The Practice and Journey of Art with Artist and Science Illustrator Mesa Schumacher 07/11/2022

Finding Your Brand and Creative Success Through Twitch, YouTube and Hard Work with Cassy Draws 06/13/2022