Almost all colored pencil instructional books cover topics like varying pressure, burnishing, blending, edging and lifting. These techniques are great - but drawing super-realistic colored pencil artwork will take a different skill.. . . read more
When an art teacher discouraged my dreams, I abandoned my creative pursuits, qualified as a medical doctor, and spent my working life developing better medicines. But subconsciously, the idea of pursuing artistic endeavours never really left.. . . read more
Monday in Motivation - George Christie (a doctor-turned-artist) shares the inspiring story of how he finally began to pursue his dream of becoming an artist, and the progress he’s made along the way.. . . read more
Art students take note: there’s a new (and rather unique) online art gallery just for you at StudentArtGallery.com. How are they different? For every piece you sell, they’ll give 10% back to your school’s art department.. . . read more
Understanding the differences between camera lenses may seem like a daunting task if you’re a new photographer. Armed with a little knowledge, however, you CAN feel confident about the lens you’re going to buy. . . . read more
It’s a shame that people often overlook the beauty in everyday objects. . . we get used to seeing something over and over again, and forget to really look at it. When it comes to capturing that “everyday” exquisiteness in an oil painting, however, Ilaria Rosselli del Turco doesn't miss. . . read more
Since acrylics dry quickly, you will need a strategy to keep your piles of paint wet and workable during a painting session. In addition, you also need to think about how to store your palette between sessions.. . . read more
Too often I see people lose their courage when thinking about buying art. Galleries are partly to blame, as they can be intimidating, yet people who will spend thousands on computers, sports gear, and kitchen gadgets lose confidence when it comes to choosing and buying a piece of art.. . . read more
Monday in Motivation - Have you ever been reluctant to buy a work of art for your home or office, simply because art seems like a “frivolous” purchase compared to other things you could buy?
If so, come back tomorrow for Stede Barber’s take on buying art. . . she has a great. . . read more
Life as a visual artist is remarkably different from most other life pursuits. It is a path taken when the passion to create art usurps more traditional thought processes about academic education; or about steady, reliable income with reasonable expectations of financial growth.. . . read more
OK, so you’ve done 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 questions: “Where are the students?” and “What will I do once I get them?”. . . read more