The Timeless Pursuit: Age is But a Number in Art
Friend, do you think is there such a thing as being 'too old' to take on a career as a professional artist? A friend recently confided in me, having just…
Understanding Verdaccio: Crafting Realistic Skin Tones in Art
In the world of art, achieving realistic skin tones is a challenge that artists have wrestled with for centuries. One technique that has stood the test of time, particularly in…
5 ways of Using Your Art to Tell Stories and Connect with Emotions
Art, in its purest form, is a powerful medium of storytelling and emotional connection. It transcends the mere act of putting brush to canvas, delving into the depths of human…
How to Crafting the Perfect Proposal to Sell Your Artwork to Local Businesses
Art business tip As experienced artists know, the best way to sell your artwork is face-to-face selling. And selling to your local establishment is even better. Because your artwork will…
Six Tips on Slowing Down the Drying Time of Acrylic Paints for Better Blending
Acrylic paints are beloved by artists for their versatility, vibrant colors, and quick drying times. However, the fast drying characteristic of acrylics, can also pose challenges for techniques that require…
The Number One Block In Your Art Journey—In My Opinion
Artist Mindset When I was in the second year of studying art in NYC art schools, I took on a project inspired by Vermeer’s iconic 'Girl with a Pearl Earring.’ …
How value can change your art
And one of the highest honor to be an artist Recently, two of my members asked for permission to copy my work. To me, that's the highest honor for an…
There are somethings you shouldn’t care about in life…
and some things you should—artist's mindset One day after dropping off my kids at school, I found the car's automatic door stopped working! Thankfully we can still manually open and…
A lesson from me to help you find your artist style
what do you really want? Hello, wonderful artists of our community! Today, let's dive into a topic close to many of our hearts: finding your unique art style. It's a…
How to Instantly Improve Your Drawing with This Simple Tip
I am creating a drawing course for beginners and, as part of this, I pulled out my old drawings from my art school days. This portrait, which I drew from…