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My 10 Years of Teaching: 10 Life Lessons - Lesson 3 - Just Be You and Find Your Niche
Passion is contagious. Read on and find out what I learned about being myself, pursuing passions, and carving out my niche!
Noriko Tanigawa
Jan 24, 20253 min read


My 10 Years of Teaching: 10 Life Lessons - Lesson 2 - Don't be afraid to learn the hard way
We all heard it growing up: listen to the adult/teacher/authority and learn from them. Don't learn the hard way! But is it true? Read on ...
Noriko Tanigawa
Jan 17, 20254 min read


My 10 Years of Teaching: 10 Life Lessons - Lesson 1 - Everyone Starts Somewhere
Believe it or not, this week marks my 10th anniversary of teaching! This is a 10-part blog series sharing the life lessons I learned.
Noriko Tanigawa
Jan 10, 20253 min read


Empty Bowls 2019
Hi Everyone, I decided to get out of my comfort zone and try a new medium: under-glaze painting on pottery. This opportunity came when...
Noriko Tanigawa
Sep 15, 20202 min read


Schön Everywhere: An International Pop Up Gallery
Hello Everyone, As you may have already heard through social media, four of my pieces are currently shown in Germany for my first ever...
Noriko Tanigawa
Sep 15, 20203 min read


Fairview Art Show 2018
Hello Everyone! The Fairview Art Show was held this weekend. This is one of the few public art shows in this area that features the art...
Noriko Tanigawa
Sep 15, 20201 min read


Trumpet Choir – Mastering the art of creating white highlights on a black substrate
Hi Everyone! Here is my latest piece, Trumpet Choir. This photo was taken at Dallas Arboretum this spring just after the rain. I was...
Noriko Tanigawa
Sep 15, 20205 min read


Developing Drawing Skills for the Young Ones
Hello Everyone, Being a colored pencil teacher at the Art House of McKinney, I have a privilege of teaching children as young as 5...
Noriko Tanigawa
Sep 15, 20204 min read


Ripple Effect – Revisiting Square Method
Hi Everyone! Just a couple of days ago, I finally finished my current piece, Ripple Effect. This has been a long and arduous journey,...
Noriko Tanigawa
Sep 15, 20203 min read


Skin Tutorial on “Yuki”
Hi Everyone! Yesterday, I finished my recent piece, “雪 -Yuki”. This piece is done as Colored Pencil Magazine’s January Monthly Art...
Noriko Tanigawa
Sep 15, 20203 min read


What is a White Gelly-roll Pen?
Hello Everyone! One of the most asked questions is “What is a white gelly-roll pen?” It is a white gel-ink pen that many colored pencil...
Noriko Tanigawa
Sep 15, 20202 min read


WIP: Sarah – Let’s talk about hair
Hi Everyone! I post my WIP (work-in-progress) tutorials on the artist forum website called Wet Canvas. When I first posted WIP of Sarah,...
Noriko Tanigawa
Sep 15, 20202 min read


WIP: Sarah – “What color do you use for the skin?”
Hi Everyone! I stumbled upon an interesting opportunity to work on a quick portrait piece. As I mentioned before, I am starting a new...
Noriko Tanigawa
Sep 15, 20203 min read
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