Katie Smith

Have you ever wanted to draw a greenhouse illustration, but weren’t sure where to start? Well you’re in the right place, so let’s grow! (instead of “let’s go!” Did you get it??) Hey everyone, Katie here from Studio Katie. I love being outside in my garden, and while I don’t […]

How to Draw a Greenhouse

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Hey everyone, Katie here, and today I wanted to put together a guide to talk about all of the differences in Tombow’s marker range and what would be the best for your project! Dual Brush Pens: This is everyone’s favorite marker for a reason! There are currently 108 gorgeous colors […]

Your Guide to Tombow Markers

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Hey y’all, I’m Katie from Studio Katie. Have you tried the new Urban Sketching Set from Tombow yet? Keep reading to see how I used this set to illustrate the cutest little Japanese Tea House! First, Let me tell you what comes in the Urban Sketching Set: 3 Tombow Dual Brush Pens, […]

Product Review: Tombow’s Urban Sketching Set

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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 ...

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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

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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 ...

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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

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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 ...

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