Monday - Every once in a while I receive information about art events or competitions, and on Monday I’ll let you know about a new one. Check out the full article on Monday for all the details.
Tuesday - Last week I had the opportunity to visit friends in Idaho, and was reminded in several ways how artists can often use a change of pace. Even simple things like an airplane flight can spark new ideas for your art. Read about my inflight inspiration.
Wednesday - On Wednesday I’ll be talking about Paul Gauguin, a French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painter who lived at the end of the 19th century.
Thursday - This week’s featured artist will be Zhaoming Wu. If you’d like your work to be reviewed on EmptyEasel.com, or have a favorite artist you’d like to see featured here, send me a message via my contact page.
Friday - Matching the correct frames to your paintings is very important. On Friday I’ll be explaining some of the basics for matching a frame to your art.
Saturday - Check out the next Saturday comic - all new, and much, much better than the last.
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