Let’s be honest - most of the time flash photography is unflattering. Every time you take a photo with flash, your subjects have a very good chance of looking like they’re in a coal mine with a flashlight pointed straight at their face.. . . read more
Have you ever painted with coffee? Believe it or not, it’s a wonderful medium for monochromatic artwork, with a wide range of rich brown hues. You can even use both instant and regular coffee to paint with.. . . read more
Since 2001, Fletcher Boland has been capturing scenes from the natural world that have only been “lightly touched” by humankind. Through his photography, he attempts to show nature in a fresh way; purposefully leaving out traces of our own lives.. . . read more
For some, using a "disciplined approach" to create a visual image may seem like a conflict of nature. After all, the artist is suppose to be guided by inspiration and free-flowing thought, right?. . . read more
What is art? Why is art important? And why are YOU an artist, rather than anything else? Today I'm asking these questions to everyone, in the hopes that we can create a truly all-encompassing response. . . read more
Monday in Art Opinion - What is art? And what makes a work of art a masterpiece? No doubt we all have our own ideas, but tomorrow, painter Jennifer Morrison will be sharing her thoughts on the subject.
Tuesday in General Art Advice - John Guild takes a very structured approach to his. . . read more
Pyrography is an artform that doesn't require expensive tools - you can burn with an inexpensive woodburning tool just as well as you can with a professional burning system. Here are a few options. . . read more
Just like traditional galleries, online galleries NEED people to visit them. Without a lot of visitors, there’s not much chance they’ll sell a lot of art. So today I’m going to share the monthly traffic estimates of over 30 online art galleries. . . read more
Amy Shackleton is intrigued with the relationship between urban and rural environments. She not only paints these collaborations as subjects, but emphasizes them through her distinctive painting technique. . . read more
The techniques I use to produce my drawings range from the traditional handling of the pencil, to a glazing technique using powdered graphite to enhance darks. Here are a few of my methods. . . read more
Rice Freeman-Zachery knows how to make time for art - and be prepared, she won’t accept any excuses from you about why you don’t have the time. In a way, she’s like a much needed Marine Corp Sergeant for artists. She’s on a special mission to make "your art" your top priority. . . read more