Simultaneous Contrast in Art
We have discussed complementary, analogous, and monochromatic color schemes in our previous posts. But why do these different color combinations have such a significant effect on our perception of colors?…
Lesson 8: Layering Your Colors
I hope you've been enjoying our color series so far. Please let me know if you've missed any of the previous emails, and I'll happily send them over. Today, we're…
Art Show Series 4
Welcome back to my art show lesson series 4! A couple of days before the show, I remembered that I needed to buy price tags. So I searched on Amazon…
Color series 9 – The Impressionists:
How to let the impressionists help you make vibrant paintings. So many of you showed interest in my Color series ebook. Don’t worry, I am working on it, and will…
Art Show Success Series 2
Before the show, I tuned into an episode of an artist's podcast. The host discussed the appeal of offering discounts, suggesting putting up signs for giveaways, and so forth—because everyone…
Three lessons for you from my recent commissioned artwork
I absolutely adore creating commissioned artwork! The thought of my art finding a special place in someone's home, cherished and adored, feels like a huge honor. It's this beautiful bond…
Color series 7: Understanding the Differences Between Hue, Saturation, and Value
An artist friend of mine recently reached out to me with some confusion about the differences between hue, saturation, and value. Given that we're exploring color theory, I thought it…
A Piece of American Art History
This week, our family visited the famous Ringling Museum in Sarasota, FL, and we had a blast. If you haven't heard of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, …