social media and art
Embrace the power of social media
Confession time: I used to despise social media. All I wanted was to immerse myself in the world of paint and creation, I don't want to spend my time in…
how to convey emotion through art
Convey Emotion Through Artwork
How to use emotion to connect your art and your audience Hey artists! Today let's talk about how emotions play a role in creating a painting. As an artist, I've…
AI art and artists
AI vs. artists: Should artists fear of AI art?
Last week, my children’s school had a parent’s round table meeting. We had a guest speaker who talked about Chat GPT. All I can say, many people at the meeting…
artists stories
Inspiring Stories from My Community
Wow, I had the privilege of getting to know some truly incredible artists in my community. These artists are overcomers, people who have faced all kinds of obstacles in their…
painting medium
Oils or Acrylics?
Oil and acrylic paints are two of the most popular mediums for painting, each with its own unique qualities and drawbacks. I personally like them both and use both of…
artist website
Creating an Artist Website That Demands Attention
I have written a post about how artists navigate social media. Some of you have expressed interest in knowing more about this topic. So here is my experience with building…
5 habits of highly effective artists
Five Habits of Highly Effective Artists
Do you want to be a highly effective artist? I don’t know about you, but I used to think that in order to make great art, I needed to wait…
art
10 signs you are letting perfectionism block your creativity
Somewhere along the way, I stopped chasing perfection, and started chasing magic instead. It was a subtle shift, imperceptible to most, but for me, it was the difference between feeling…
finding joy in art
Finding Joy in Your Art
Dear fellow artists and creatives, let's talk about the beauty of the creative process and how to find joy in your art. We all know that feeling of being in…
