becca hallstedt

make art

watercolor highlights

some of the little paintings i've made while rediscovering watercolors.

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comics

comic & process: snackle

grackle want a snackle.

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comics

comic & process: prothonotary

it's just hard to say ok

make art

why i shoot my own reference photos

the joy of connecting camera and pen.

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comics

comic & process: chick-a-dee-dee

he has something to share with you

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comics

comic & process: signs of spring

a comic about the euphoria of early spring.

make art

anyone can draw with a grid

a beginner-friendly technique for accuracy, speed, and fun.

updates Featured

so what's all this then?

an intro to *waves hands* whatever this is.

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staying offline while selling online

my unsponsored list of tools to stay offline.

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beginner macro part 4: troubleshooting

resolving common problems in macro.

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beginner macro part 3: take the shot

how to take the actual macro photo.

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beginner macro part 2: settings

how to set up your camera for macro photography.

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beginner macro part 1: equipment

the hardware you need to get started in macro photography.

make art

please enjoy some black bear illustrations

drawings for school (and fun.)

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2024 foraging highlights & allium pesto

reflections, ideas, and a recipe.

garden & forage

2024 foraged dyes: megapost

experiments with foraged dye materials including oak galls, walnut, and sumac.

garden & forage

foraged dyes: process tl,dr

the basics of how to open up a world of color at your fingertips.

do crafts

woodworking highlights

some projects from over the last few years.