With new writers coming on board, we'd like to hear your feedback and suggestions.. . . read more
As many of you know, over the past few weeks I’ve been going through a lot of applications to find some additional permanent writers for EmptyEasel.com. Today I’m very pleased to announce two more writers/artists who will be joining the writing staff at EE. . . read more
When people think “business networking online” they probably think of LinkedIn. But for artists, I don’t think LinkedIn is the right network for making business contacts - I think Twitter is, and here's why:. . . read more
A couple weeks ago I attended a design event where one of the panelists made a statement that didn’t sit well with me. In fact, what she said has been bugging me for the past 2 weeks.. . . read more
Few of us have the opportunity to live in (or near) an artistic mecca like Paris or New York City, and as working artists it’s easy to see the disadvantages to that. But while living rurally does pose some obstacles for the ambitious artist, there can actually be great advantages too.. . . read more
Do you know what ingredients are in your paints, pencils, inks and dyes? If you do, then you have a great head start in knowing what materials you are working with on a daily basis as well as the broader actions you are participating in.. . . read more
Is there a need for art curators anymore? Contemporary art curators guide the collection and display of artwork, whether in museums or galleries. They often explain, or help clarify, the intent of the work, too. Yet times are changing.. . . read more
If you take a look at a traditional diptych or triptych, you’ll see that it’s not just a series of images that go together - instead, a single composition stretches out over each of the canvases, creating one painting out of many smaller parts.. . . read more
Wow. Two years. . . Not a long time in the grand scheme of things, but it still seems like a lifetime ago that I first installed onto my shared hosting plan and began writing to the world.. . . read more
A few years ago, I was on the verge of concluding that art was either for snobs or elitists, and that it was exclusive, as opposed to inclusive. The general public is often led to believe that art is for those who’ve received a nearly spiritual calling.. . . read more