Sitting on the school floor at the age of 5, I was momentarily distracted from the drawing I had just started. Turning back to my drawing, I immediately saw that the girl sitting next to me had switched my drawing for hers. . . read more
Glass mosaic artist, Brit Hammer, believes that we all have “the ability to take life into our own hands and create something beautiful with it.” Join me as Brit and I discuss intuition, art-making, and finding your own path. . . read more
What a delight it was to discover the graceful oil paintings of Janice Warriner. When an artist can take you into such a pristine and lovely place as she does, it’s an absolute pleasure to dive deeper into that world. . . read more
In every profession, you don’t just leapfrog from the bottom to the top. Instead, you progress through a series of stages. You learn the ropes in an entry-level job and pay your dues as you climb the ladder. . . read more
In today's video clip, Martha Saudek discusses some of the elements that affect how water is illuminated by light, and the means by which she recreates that on canvas. Take a look. . . read more
Monday in Video Tutorials - Tomorrow, Martha Saudek will discuss how sunlight affects the look of water in a painting, while briefly demonstrating her own methods for painting water in oils.
Tuesday in General Art Advice - Aletta de Wal makes her return to EmptyEasel with an article. . . read more
I’ve decided to do a little “spring cleaning” at EmptyEasel.com, so this week I’ll be going through old articles and adding links, correcting errors, and generally making everything a little bit nicer.
Since I don’t want to leave you high and dry for a whole. . . read more
Why would someone whose passion is painting in oils and watercolors be setting up a weekly booth at a local Farmer's Market, and dragging out carved bowls? In short, to make money! But there's more to it than that. . . read more
Now that your art blog is up-and-running (and you have a few posts under your belt) it’s time to get that blog noticed! Here are 8 simple rules for getting more readers, and more ATTENTION online.. . . read more
Every artist’s way of looking at the world is intriguing, and Diana Davydova certainly doesn’t disappoint in that regard. She puts a fresh twist on florals by only painting their most unique characteristics. . . read more
Got a minute? I don't normally write about my own art on EmptyEasel, but just for today I am, because I need your help. . . And there’s nearly $2,500 up for grabs. Here’s the story. . . read more