How to choose the right canvas for oil painting?
Oil painting basics explained part one While I was making my Three Weekend Portrait Painting masterclass, I realized that many people have a bit of a hard time transitioning from…
The Best Way to Gesso the Canvas
And why you must gesso your canvas What is gesso? Gesso is a paint-like substance that is brushed on a canvas or substrate to prepare it for painting. Its purpose…
5 Ways to Paint Canvas Edges: Pros and Cons
When it comes to creating art on canvas, paying attention to the edges can make a significant difference in the overall presentation. Unfinished canvas edges may look amateurish, while a…
15 Essential Artist Mindset
Why does mindset matter so much for artists? Can't we just do what we love—paint and draw? Well, my friends, here's the thing: before you even pick up that brush…
Edges in paintings
Mind your edges—why edges can make or break a painting Edges are the hidden secrete between a good and a not-so-good painting. When it comes to creating a visually engaging…
artist advice
Five Ways to beat creative block
And they are easy to do as well! Recently I asked artists in my community what’s their biggest obstacle. One of them said it’s finding inspiration to paint. I found…
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…
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…