Tanja Gant: show me the attitude! Interview with realist colored pencil artist

Colored pencil drawing by Tanja Gant







I’ve been following Tanja Gant’s art for many years. She is one of the top hyperrealist colored pencil artists working today. Every time I open social media I see yet another major award taken by the artist. I think Tanja collects them all like candy on Halloween. But in all seriousness, Tanja’s drawings mesmerize me with their unique point of view, perfection of forms and beauty I see in people she draws so perfectly.







In the first part of our conversation, the artist discusses the colored pencil techniques and art supplies. The second part of the interview is all about Tanja’s motivation, inspiration and story-telling. She also shares how she lived in and left Bosnia for the US. Enjoy!







Video podcast talkin points:









* Colored pencils brands, paper, blending and burnishing: 1min-10min







* Drawing transfer: 10:30







* Models, set up, ideas and more: 15:58-24







* Challenges: 24-27







* Bosnia, education & advice: 27:45-42







* Drawing in black-and-white: 42







* Inspiration: 45







* Motivation & advice: 55











Website: https://www.tanjagant.com/







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