Katie Smith


Hey Tombow friends, It’s Katie here to show you how to create color studies! Have you ever started a painting or illustration only to realize halfway through that the colors don’t quite capture the mood you envisioned? Me too. One way that I’ve been working around that is by creating […]

Color Studies: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Colors for ...


Do you ever dream up a story that doesn’t exist yet, but one you’d love to read? Me too! I’m Katie, and I’m not a writer, but I love reading science fiction, fantasy, or any adventure story! Tombow challenged me to create a fictional book cover, so I combined my […]

Fantasy Book Cover Illustration with Tombow MONO Drawing Pens


Hey everyone, Katie here today to share with you How I use Correction Tape in my Travel Planner. If you’re like me, Planning a trip is almost as fun as the trip itself, especially when I get to pull out my pens, markers, and journal and start doodling the adventure […]

How I Use Correction Tape to Fix Mistakes in My ...



Hey friends, It’s Katie here! Let’s talk about Nature Sketching! As summer begins to wind down, it’s actually my favorite time of year. It’s the perfect time to go outside with your art supplies to soak up those golden hours and reflect on your Summer adventures, or upcoming Autumn Adventures. […]

Nature Sketching with MONO Drawing Pen Colors



Hey Tombow friends, Katie here to show you how to make a DIY Hawaiian Island Map. I have an upcoming trip to Hawaii that I am so excited about, and it’s inspired me to create something special! From framing your map with torn washi tape to creating a dreamy ocean […]

DIY Hawaiian Island Map: Capture Paradise with Tombow Dual Brush ...




Hey everyone, Katie here to show you how to create your own DIY Travel Memory Wall Art based on your adventures from 2024! This is such a cool project to reflect on the past year and all of the places you’ve traveled. Supplies: Tombow Dual Brush Pen Art Markers (I’m […]

DIY Travel Memory Wall Art


Hi there, it’s Katie here to show you how to make a cute DIY Advent Calendar Book that looks like a cute little gingerbread house (but pink, because that’s my favorite color!). I love making advent calendars because they make every day leading up to the holidays feel extra special. […]

DIY Advent Calendar Book




Hey Tombow fans, Katie here! Did you know that the Dual Brush Pen has been around for 40 years?!? Yep, For 40 years, Tombow’s Dual Brush Pens have been the gold standard for artists and crafters because of their limitless creative possibilities! So in honor of their 40th anniversary, I […]

Tombow Dual Brush Pen History