This Week: 11/29 through 12/5

Published Nov. 29th 2009

Monday in Motivation - Tomorrow, Stede Barber will pass along some of her recent thoughts on the importance of simplifying your life and simplifying your art. As always, this is good advice for all of us.

Tuesday in General Art Advice - I know that many of you are art bloggers, so this Tuesday I’m going to share 30 things I’ve learned from my 3 years of blogging here at EmptyEasel. If you’re an artist and not a blogger, feel free to skip this one. . . (but you should definitely think about blogging!)

Wednesday in Featured Artists - Paul Hunter is a painter whose work you just have to see to believe. Catch Lisa Orgler’s full review of his “minimalist, metal-foil landscapes” this Wednesday.

Thursday in Art Tutorials - Need a fun art project to do with your family over the holidays? On Thursday, Kim Carver will take us through the simple process of creating festive, holiday snowmen out of gourds.

Friday in Announcements - In the coming weeks we’re going to be doing something a little different here at EmptyEasel. . . this Friday I’ll let you know exactly what it is and how you can participate. Don’t miss it! :)

Last week’s articles on EmptyEasel:

How to Make an “Angels & Snowflakes” Ornament from a Small Gourd

Elisha Dasenbrock: Watercolor Portraits, Washes of Emotion

Water Soluble Oil Paints: Facts, Tips and Why I Use Them

Plus, there’s just one day left. . .

Last chance, folks! The 10% discount on art instructional DVDs at Creative Catalyst Productions is ending tomorrow, November 30th. Head on over if you’re interested.

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