50 Ways Your Art Helps Others

by | Why do the Arts Matter?

People tell us art is frivolous, a cute hobby, or an activity that deserves to be at the bottom of our priority list. But art isn’t selfish. It’s a way to open us all up to more possibility, to greater giving, and to so much more. Here are 50 ways YOUR art...

Creative Spirit Ebi Poweigha

by | How to be An Artist

Ebi Poweigha is a body positive sewing blogger based in Boston. Her sewing story started in her fashion story, which started when she was young. Fashion magazines were always around growing up and they fascinated her. She studied them carefully and designed her first...

Define the worth of art

by | Why do the Arts Matter?

Download and listen to today’s post here. I’ve seen so many artists feel rejected when they decide to market their art and it doesn’t sell. I’ve felt it, too. It’s this stinging sensation that brings up a much larger, more vulnerable question: is your art any...

Are there rules for art?

by | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

Did you, or do you, have a hard time calling yourself an artist? Your definition of art could contribute to this mindset. There are specific qualities or traits we expect of ourselves and others when we take on the label “artist.” Often our ideas about art and artist...

Tips and Tricks: The Power of Negative Space

by | 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...