Why you *should* be “all over the place” with your art
Celebrate Your Many Interests Am I all over the place with my art? I regularly joke that I could stock my own art supply store. What about you? One of the most common things I hear from fellow artists is, “I feel all over the place with my art.” But what...
Balancing art, business, and parenthood with Zuzu Haus of Cats (Artist Elinor Trier)
Recently I sat down with artist Elinor Trier of Zuzu Haus of Cats (on Youtube) to speak about my work as an artist and teacher. I honestly believe this is one of my best interviews to date. Here’s what Eli had to say about our chat: “In this illuminating...
What does it mean to be an artist?
Since I was small, I longed to be an artist. I would observe my peers effortlessly drawing characters from their imagination, jealously wishing to create my own works that would make friends and adults gasp in delight. Today, I still feel a yearning in my bones to...
How to study an art style: Paint like van Gogh
How do you study an art style? How do you learn a specific art style? How do you analyze art styles? How do you find your art style? In this Style Study Session, we will use the 6 qualities of style to not only better understand the artist we study but also to apply...
How a daily art-making minimum has changed my life
Why you shouldn’t make art every day: focusing on this (instead) changed my life. People often say you should make art every day. But what if I told you that’s not exactly true? What if, instead, you should set a minimum expectation for making art? Hey there! 👋...
Sharpen Your Skills: Understanding Value
Confidently use value to improve your art
If you want to draw or paint anything you want, understanding value is a MUST.
Sharpen your Skills: Understanding Value includes:
✏️ my Learn How to SEE Guide: 10 Ways to Catch Your Own Mistakes;
✏️ A quick and simple way to observe your growth over time;
✏️ How to make your drawings (and paintings!) jump off the page; and
✏️ Much, much, more.
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