Monday in Motivation - Do you set goals for your art? Or write down areas you want to improve in? Tomorrow Stede Barber will be introducing the idea of goal-setting for artists, and how to get started with it.
Tuesday in Painting Tutorials - Rose Welty’s newest series of articles. . . read more
"Teaching Art to Kids, for Fun and for Profit” probably isn’t the kind of headline you’ve come expect in our current era of under-funded school systems and overloaded teachers. Fortunately, I am not going to be talking about teaching in a public school system. . . read more
Just last week Imagekind.com announced a lot of new features and upgrades for their artists. . . and I’ve got to say, I’m pretty impressed with the changes. Since I’ve covered Imagekind many times in the past, I figured I’d do so again. . . read more
Chasing storms may not be a typical hobby for artists, but when it comes to capturing a moody, misty moment in paint, Catherine Jeffrey never hesitates. . . . read more
In nearly every aspect of life, working out the kinks by practicing beforehand will always help us “deliver the goods” when it counts - and it's no different for those of us who create art.. . . read more
During my years of working full time and painting when I could, I noticed that my skills kept improving even when I hadn’t picked up a paint brush for awhile. To my great relief, I was disproving the idea that improvement comes only with steady practice.. . . read more
Monday in Motivation - Have you ever been forced to take a break from painting or drawing and worried that your skills were slipping because of it? Tomorrow Stede Barber will share the habits she’s developed for staying artistically sharp—even when you can’t take the time to use. . . read more
With new writers coming on board, we'd like to hear your feedback and suggestions.. . . read more
As many of you know, over the past few weeks I’ve been going through a lot of applications to find some additional permanent writers for EmptyEasel.com. Today I’m very pleased to announce two more writers/artists who will be joining the writing staff at EE. . . read more
A photographer for over 20 years, Leila May loves to “create beautiful photos that evoke a sense of space and unique viewpoint” - and she does it through her incredible attention to both contrast and depth.. . . read more
It’s been a great 4th of July weekend, hasn’t it?
Right now I’m wrapping up a visit to friends and family in Portland, Oregon (BBQ, sunshine and fireworks—can’t beat that!) but I will be back in time to publish these three posts by the end of the week:
Wednesday. . . read more