Josh Powell

Unlock your creativity and bring your artistic vision to life! Traditional art instruction is often project-based, teaching students how to get from point A to point B on a specific project, or how to use a certain material or medium, without truly teaching the essential skills needed to create art independently. Without these fundamentals, many young artists end up feeling frustrated able to copy what they re shown but unsure how to make the art they truly want to create. That is not what you ll get in this book. In How to Art Anything, Ever! author and middle school art teacher Josh Powell will help you develop the skills to make the kind of art YOU want to make, whether that s realistic drawings, abstract paintings, comic books, clay sculptures, relief prints, or any other type of art you can think of. How to Art Anything, Ever! is designed for teens who want to develop their artistic abilities without the pressure of perfection. Unlike traditional methods that focus on copying, rigid steps, or unrealistic expectations, this book breaks down foundational skills in a way that s fun, practical, and encouraging. Whether you struggle with drawing, feel stuck when shading, or don t know how to make your art look right, this guide will give you the tools and confidence to create art that aligns with your personal interests and artistic goals. Inside, you ll discover: Drawing Basics: Learn essential techniques like line work, proportion, and perspective the foundation for any type of art. Shading Texture: Discover how to make your artwork more realistic with shading techniques. Color Theory Mixing: Understand how colors work together and how to use them effectively. Composition Design: Make your artwork stand out with strong composition and design principles. Overcoming Artistic Frustration: Learn strategies to push past creative blocks and self-doubt. And much more! Filled with clear guidance, fun exercises, and real-world tips, How to Art Anything, Ever! empowers young artists to take control of their own artistic journey without the fear of 'doing it wrong.' Whether you re just starting out or looking to level up your skills, this book will help you build the confidence and ability to create art that truly feels like YOURS.

Quickly learn the basics of sketching, form, perspective, and how to create stunning drawings while on the go. Designed for artists who are starting out on their drawing journey or those who just need a quick refresher on the basics, this handy and ultraportable reference guide helps you create beautiful artwork whether in your studio or out and about. Choose the right material including pencils, paper, pens, and additional tools Learn basic drawing skills like shading, depicting shapes, cross hatching, and quick sketching Apply simple perspective and composition rules Practice your skills with a series of exercises to strengthen your observation and drawing abilities. Noted art instructor Josh Powell demystifies drawing and distils his years of knowledge into this handy guide for all aspiring or expert artists.

My relationship journey has had many ups and downs. I've had a marriage that ended in divorce, intimate relationships that led to my having children by multiple women, exchanges with friends that left me feeling drained and confused, and business partnerships that resulted in gridlock. When I consider my relationships with family and friends, I've come to realize that sometimes those who are closest to you can hurt you the most. And although one might think you should be able to turn to family for refuge or support, there are times family members are manipulative and, making it clear that "just cause we kin, don't make us friends." At my rock bottom, I became very frustrated and so discontent that I knew it was time to have a conversation with the person in the mirror, realizing the common denominator in all of these relationships was ME. When we hear the word "relationship," the first thing that comes to mind is romantic relationships. True enough, our relationship with our significant other gets most of our attention, time, and energy. What we don't realize is that every relationship in our lives - parental, familial, social, professional and others are affected by our first and most important relationship...the one we have with ourselves. I'm excited to share my experiences good, bad, and indifferent in order to inspire change that starts with SELF. I hope to encourage you to take inventory of the things around you that you can control and not be controlled by the things around you. This means taking accountability for our choices, setting healthy boundaries, and giving ourselves permission to realign or redefine our WHY so that the outcomes line up more closely with our intentions. This is how to build a divine foundation of self that better serves us. Only then can we let our foundation lead the way and not allow people, situations, or circumstances to dictate our responses to life. It all lends to our growth and is a part of the process. Loving the way God intends versus how we feel. This is how we build better families, better households, and better communities.