First, let me just say that I’m not really a frame guy. I’ve never really cared for framing my canvases, preferring instead to paint the edges on gallery wrapped canvas. I’ve just always felt like most frames draw too much attention to themselves.
Recently though I’ve been using up a. . . read more
In today’s video clip, watercolorist Donna Zagotta walks us through her steps for creating a strong painting composition. As you’ll see below, she takes her initial sketch and then re-works it to reduce the overall number of shapes within the piece. The final effect is a much more. . . read more
Monday in Video Tutorials - Tomorrow, watercolor painter Donna Zagotta will demonstrate the method that she uses to create compelling compositions—no brushes or paints required.
Tuesday in Art Products - Don’t miss Mark Nesmith’s in-depth review of the Illusion Floater. . . read more
I had to run back into the house last Friday to get another tourniquet. As I raced back out I passed the open laptop in the kitchen and saw about 20 messages with the name of an essay I had recently written in the subject line. . . read more
Do you ever accept guest post for your art blog? Make your life easier by creating a guest posting guidelines page that clearly states what you're looking for in blog post submissions, using the following tips. . . read more
Australian painter Ashley Harkness creates contemporary acrylic paintings which are heavily influenced by environmental and natural elements. Many of his works are made specifically for interior designers, architects, and. . . read more
In my quest to re-launch my fledgling art career I’ve been leaving no stone unturned. And recently I’ve realized that I’ve been overlooking one of the simplest, most effective, and cheapest methods for gaining exposure for my art. . . read more