Do you ever struggle with knowing when a painting is finished? Most artists have. As a result, I’ve put together four simple categories that may help you look at your own work a little more objectively before you send it off into the world.. . . read more
Do you know what ingredients are in your paints, pencils, inks and dyes? If you do, then you have a great head start in knowing what materials you are working with on a daily basis as well as the broader actions you are participating in.. . . read more
Have you ever had an artist’s work just pop out at you, surprising you with a fresh look or idea? Well, this past week Lisa Orgler’s tiny food illustrations did exactly that. Lisa’s blog, The Lunchbox Project, combines food, art, and journaling in a very appetizing package.. . . read more
Painters rely on an array of methods for finding the best placement of their subjects within a painting’s edges. One of the easiest methods to use and understand is to place the subject within the rabatment of the rectangle.. . . read more
Rejection hurts. And it tends to stick with us for a long time - which is why some artists are a little fearful when it comes to showing their art. They’ve been rejected before by being told they weren’t good enough. They’ve been told they’d never make it in the arts.. . . read more
Monday in Motivation - For many of us, displaying our art is like putting a piece of ourselves in front of the world—which can be pretty scary. If that fear ever holds you back, don’t miss tomorrow’s article on overcoming the fear of rejection.
Tuesday in Painting Tutorials - As. . . read more
When I entered the photography market I held a spanking new SLR camera, just like all the other professionals were using, and wondered how my picture of a landscape could ever be different from anyone else's.. . . read more
Unlike soft pastels or colored pencils, professional oil pastels are not available from dozens of manufacturers. There are only a few good artist-grade brands, each of which has its own proprietary formula.. . . read more
As you’ll see in a moment, most of Mingming’s paintings exhibit a fine balance between being drawn and being painted. Even with all the detail, there’s enough loose texture and variations in color that her work still feels organic and light. . . . read more
The appearance of a certain mathematical ratio - 1 to 1.618 - in nature, music, patterns of human behavior, even in the proportion of the human body, all point to its universality as a principle of good structure and design.. . . read more
While some folks like confrontation, most do not - and unfortunately for many artists, this fear of confrontation actually becomes a stumbling block in their journey towards becoming professional artists.. . . read more