Ever feel like this? I’m a last minute artist myself, even though I try not to be. There’s always a little more to be done. . .
Finally, my "big project" is finished! It’s been a crazy day with a lot going on, but foliotwist.com is finally live and online! Since I’ve kept it a complete secret up until launch, here’s a quick (mostly visual) overview of what it does. . .read more
I’ve talked before about how to judge art, but today I’m going to explain why I think it’s important that all of us DO judge the art we come across, and speak up with our opinions about it. Personally, I believe there are some works of art that are better than others. You probably feel the sa. . . read more
Every watercolor painter should know how to properly apply color washes to their paper. In the following video, Susan Bourdet shows the entire process, starting with a preliminary drawing that has already been protected with masking fluid. Susan explains how to mix several colors of paint in p. . . read more
In my previous article I shared several important tips for safely carving gourds. With those tips in mind, let’s get started on a gourd or two! Today, we’re going to clean and prep a couple of gourds for our next project—making Christmas tree ornaments. You may find that you already have every. . . read more
Today's article is the third in my series on teaching art to kids. Make sure to check out articles one and two if you haven't already. OK, so you've done all the brain-work. . . you know who, what, and where you'll be teaching, plus how much you're going to charge to do it. Now for the tricky . . . read more
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