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...

How to Create a Body of Art

by | 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...

To Print or Not To Print

by | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

What benefits will you enjoy if you create prints of your artwork? On the other hand, why wouldn’t you want to create prints? As artists and sometimes also entrepreneurs, we can often agonize over our art. Should I explore this theme? How much practice do I need with...

Creative Spirit Riccardo Mantero

by | How to be An Artist

Riccardo Mantero is an award-winning and published photographer based in Italy. He learned photography through several courses, training and workshops and through the avid study of the most famous classics. He works with two Nikon D800 and D810 DSLRs and several...

Creative Spirit Diana Baumbauer

by | How to be An Artist

Diana Baumbauer has spent many years developing her unique approach to artistic expression through doll making. She is self-taught by her own admission and has found when she is in the creative process, she is in her element. Diana’s work evokes a sense of play and...