by Carrie | Build Your Skill
Does mixed media hide an artist’s lack of skill? It can be a go-to crutch for artists seeking to build skill who are afraid to draw from observation and even scarier, show that work to others. “I may not be good at drawing but I can…” And yet, the strongest mixed...
by Carrie | Build Your Skill
This week I show you a tool I use that you likely have in your home… but don’t use it for art. I find this super helpful for preparing pages of my altered book art. Discover two mediums you can use to prepare your pages and this easy and affordable tool today: “Use...
by Carrie | Build Your Skill
Many artists don’t feel they measure up until they can draw realistically from observation or from photo reference. As an art teacher I encourage students to learn all of the skills they can so that when they reach a point of creating original artwork, they...
by Carrie | Build Your Skill
It’s been a LONG time since I created a body of art. University was a gift in that way: I had the expectation to create a body of art. I had studio space. I had community, peers aiming towards the same end goal: exhibition. I thought it would be easy to continue on...
by Carrie | Build Your Skill
In today’s Tips & Tricks with Artist Strong I talk about how I use both unlimited and limited edition prints to offer value to collectors. Learn about the difference between each kind of print, what questions you should be asking about ink, and some places...
by Carrie | Build Your Skill
Artists repeatedly tell me making time for their art is the largest obstacle to creating. Today let’s talk about how to make room and time for art even during the busiest and stressful of times. “How to make more art.” (Click to Tweet) Be...
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