Creative Warm Up: A Scavenger Hunt for the Elements and Principles of Art
Last week I spoke about warm up exercises as a means to get back into your creative groove. This week I share one for visual artists, or those who want to learn more about art and art analysis. The big questions for today: What are the words that we use to discuss...
The Importance of a Creative Warmup
Probably the main reason I was motivated to create Artist Strong is my desire to help others reach their creative goals. I don’t know exactly why this generates in me the adrenal I feel after a good run, but the thought of others doing something they’ve dreamed of...
Why Do the Arts Matter: A Means of Understanding our Cultural Past
Why Do the Arts Matter: A Means of Understanding our Cultural Past The arts reflect the society and culture in which we live today. And I could take an entire post dedicated to that question (not to mention probably a book about it!). But what that statement did was...
Tools for Creative Organization and Planning
With all of the changes personal and professional in my life, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and brainstorming. What do I want for my creative life? What do I want to become my professional life? I’m obsessive about journaling as a means to document my thoughts and...
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.
Buy now
Recent Comments