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...

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 Jam Art Factory

by | How to be An Artist

Rooted in a desire to showcase the abundant and talented artists emerging in Ireland today, Jam Art Factory first opened it’s doors on Patrick Street, in the heart of Dublin’s historic Liberties in 2011. Since then, this independent gallery and design shop...

Creative Spirit Natalie Barela

by | How to be An Artist

Natalie Barela is the designer and maker of the line of jewelry called NEW REFINED BASICS. All pieces are handcrafted at her studio located in Portland, Oregon. Natalie’s background is in art and design and in the past she has explored different mediums and...

10 Reasons to Create with Mixed Media

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Mixed media is a great way to explore the arts for all artists, both new and experienced alike. Today we go through 10 reasons why you should consider working in mixed media. 10 Reasons to Create with Mixed Media (Click to Tweet) Be Creatively Courageous: Why do you...