Articles from October 2009

Monday in Motivation - Tomorrow, Kate Harper will be sharing her interview with Rice Freeman-Zachery, the author of "Creative Time and Space: Making Time for Making Art." There’s a ton of great inspiration and advice for artists in this interview, and I hope you’ll ALL. . . read more
Recently I did something which I hope will help me with my goal of becoming a licensed artist - I joined Zazzle and created my own Zazzle store. Here are my thoughts on why Zazzle will help me become a licensed artist. . . read more
Gourds are incredible natural canvases for art, but they have to be cured and cleaned before you can paint, carve, or decorate them. When working with gourds, there are a few pieces of safety equipment you should use to keep yourself and those around you healthy.. . . read more
It’s always a delight to run across an artist who uses a medium or technique in a fresh way. Joe Cibere has taken watercolor painting to a new level with his thoroughly abstracted landscapes.. . . read more
IVoteForArt.com is a small online art gallery that combines community voting and art buying in one place. The artwork is "fun, quirky and affordable" and in many ways, I Vote for Art is very different from other art galleries online.. . . read more
We intuitively know that time spent in nature is restorative. Business retreats are held in spectacular locations far from city and office environments. The question is, how do you bring the clarity of mind and peaceful spirit into the office?. . . read more
Monday in Motivation - Tomorrow Stede Barber will be sharing her thoughts on how we can be using art to restore and inspire ourselves throughout the day. It’s great advice, for artists and non-artists alike, and I hope you’ll check it out. Tuesday in Selling Art Online -. . . read more
If you’ve just been using the automatic mode on your digital camera, you’re probably becoming curious as to what the other modes on your camera dial are for. In today’s article I’ll explain what those modes are, and when you'll want to use each one.. . . read more
When painting a landscape, it is essential that you are able to illustrate a visual "sense" of depth, through your brushstrokes, colors, and composition. We all know that this is important, but how exactly do you create a painting that does not appear flat and devoid of distance?. . . read more
Sometimes it’s hard to believe how amazingly beautiful the sky can be. . . which is why I am so fascinated by the following works of art by Eszra, a talented photographer and artist. . . read more
Getting an online art education doesn’t have to cost you thousands of dollars. Nowadays, there are many free courses and tutorials from universities and other institutions that can be found online. Here’s a list of 25 educational resources worth exploring: Art and Technology - The. . . read more



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