Iris Hopp (IrisHopp)

Hello!

I'm Iris. My passion is art, art, art. :) I love drawing and painting. Some day I will be a professional artist...

My posts on art go on my Colour Cow blog, but I have a lot more to talk about! That's why I joined Hubpages: to talk about every little bit of the world.

In the Spotlight

Did You Draw a Rhino Today? 4 Reasons to Draw More Rhinos

Your drawings may look bad when you start out. You try to draw this cute young girl and she looks like a grandma hit by a train. Your tough guerrilla fighter comes out looking like he can't even win a fight against an ant. But you can draw a lot more than you think.

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  Drawing Techniques

  Did You Draw a Rhino Today? 4 Reasons to Draw More Rhinos

  3 years ago

  Your drawings may look bad when you start out. You try to draw this cute young girl and she looks like a grandma hit by a train. Your tough guerrilla fighter comes out looking like he can't even win a fight against an ant. But you can draw a lot more than you think.

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  Babies & Baby Care

  Prevent SIDS With a Baby Heart Rate Monitor

  3 years ago

  SIDS is a silent and deadly disease. Learn about it, and how you can prevent it from happening to your baby.

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  Budget Weddings

  Buying Wedding Rings on Amazon: Is It Worth It?

  17 months ago

  More and more people are shopping for wedding rings online. Here's why Amazon might be the right place to buy from.

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  Green Product Reviews

  Battling Plastic Pollution One Cup at a Time

  3 years ago

  Plastic pollution is a major issue. Can we do anything about it? I took a step forward and made a change in the positive direction, with a reusable coffee cup. Will you?

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  Cartoons & Animation

  The Artist Who Draws With His Mouth: Kotobuki Shiro Is Disabled, So He Paints Girls Without His Hands

  4 years ago

  Kotobuki Shiro is a Japanese artist who draws cute anime/manga girls. While largely unknown, he actually is a stunning artist when you realize that he draws everything with only his mouth. After a car accident, Kotobuki was paralyzed and couldn't use any of his limbs, but he still learned to draw.

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  Evaluating Colleges & Universities

  Why Do Schools of Art and Design Have an Application Fee?

  3 years ago

  It can cost over $50-$350 USDjust to apply to art & design schools. Paying the application fee doesn't guarantee you a spot at the school. Why does it cost so much? The money covers the cost of interviewing you and processing the documents, but there might be another reason for the high price tag...

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  Drawing Techniques

  How to Draw Every Day: 4 Keys to Starting the Daily Routine

  4 years ago

  Consistency is key to improvement. If you practice a lot and then quit for a month, you'll have a setback in skill. Crash & Burn. Drawing every day will help you become a great artist.

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  Quick & Dirty Drawing FAQs

  2 years ago

  If you are new to art, you may be wondering things like: How do I learn to draw? What is symbol drawing? Where can I get commissions? You can find answers to these questions (and more) in this beginner's guide.

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  Drawing

  How to Draw: An /ic/ Guide

  7 years ago

  What you can read and do to teach yourself how to draw and paint.