Have you ever uploaded an image to Blogger and later wanted to pull it but discovered you don't know where that photo is stored? Or, do you host your art blog on another service which limits the amount of images you can share with your readers?. . . read more
For today’s tutorial I will be demonstrating how to render a finished drawing in graphite. The images used below were taken from a portrait study done on Stonehenge printmaking paper.. . . read more
Each day, our lives require us to move from one place to another. But instead of dreading it, Jeremy Price actually enjoys capturing this whirlwind of cars, bikes, and pedestrians through his amazing oil paintings.. . . read more
Whenever we hear the phrase, “practice makes perfect,” most of us probably think of sports or music - but it’s also very important in art. In today's video clip, Janie Gildow demonstrates. . . read more
Monday in Video Tutorials - Master colored pencil artist, Janie Gildow, will be demonstrating a simple (almost zen) training method for improving your ability to blend colored pencils on paper. If your goal is realism, then this is the technique for you.
Tuesday in Drawing Tips - H. Edward. . . read more
Recently a couple of my students have asked questions about creating distance in a picture. Luckily, whether you’re drawing, painting, or printmaking the principles are the same. . . read more
As we head into the new year, it's only natural that we begin to think about restructuring our businesses (and our lives) so that we can have a more balanced and productive year. Our art blogs should be no exception.. . . read more
Today’s featured artist, Brad Teare, is accomplished both at carving woodcuts and painting plein air oil paintings. In fact, all of his work is so good that I had a tough time deciding which side of his art to focus on.
After growing up in Kansas, Brad started on a whirlwind painting. . . read more
When people ask me how to start licensing art, my response is “What are your business goals for your art?” I believe you need to take a hard look at your artwork and its audience, as well as your personal desires and abilities. . . read more
Monday there will be no new articles posted. Instead, I’ll be sorting through the first batch of reader-submitted holiday artwork that will be featured on EE over Christmas.
Got a holiday-themed piece you’d like to share? Read this first, then send it in!
Tuesday in Art Marketing. . . read more
As many of you know, in April of 2009 I launched my artist website service over at Foliotwist.com. My goal was to create a system where artists could manage their own websites, free of hassle, with no hidden fees or artwork upload limits. . . read more