‘Easy Pop Art Portrait with Stencil: Unveiling John Beckley’s Secrets in 11 Simple Steps’
This post is very similar to another one posted here. John Beckley, a French abstract artist, John Beckley, shared step-by-step instructions on creating another wonderul pop art painting using a stencil (that he makes available if you are interested in …
Beautiful & bright Landscapes using Watercolor & Gouache
Received another great informative email this morning from Dan Scott of DrawPaintAcademy.com that introduced me to another incredible artist, Nathan Fowkes. Mr. Scott wrote: “His use of color just blows me away, particularly in his landscapes. The contrast is so sharp and …
“From Canvas to Art: How John Beckley Creates a Stencil Pop Art Portrait – A Step-by-Step Study”
I am so appreciative of how famous and very skilled artists share with us their processes and procedures for painting a ‘masterpiece’. French abstract artist, John Beckley, is one of my favorite artists and I always enjoy his emails and …
Abstract artist David Michael Slonim’s advice to students
(PHOTO CREDIT: InternationalArtist.com) InternationalArtist.com (The Magazine for Artists by Artists from around the World) published an interview with David Michael Slonim, ‘Unlocking Discoveries: Abstract artist David Michael Slonim talks imagination, intuition and finding your own voice’. It is an excellent article …
Interview Q & A with landscape in oil painter, Erin Hanson
(Photo source: https://www.erinhanson.com/Biography) I knew virtually nothing about Art a couple of years ago, but I am enjoying my exploration so much! As many of you have noted some of my paintings lean toward ‘Impressionism’. I do believe that has to …
Learning from Nicolette Johnson, a Ceramics/Visual Arts Teacher
Tell us about yourself and your art journey. “I’ve taught visual arts and ceramics at New Hanover High for the past 8 years. I graduated from UNC-Greensboro with a BFA in Art Education and a concentration in design. I consider …
Thoughts for Beginners from Daisy Faith
One visit to Daisy Faith’s Website, Facebook page, or Pinterest page and YOU will be her ‘biggest fan’. How could one not love her colorful and cheerful art?!? I reached out to Daisy and asked her if she would answer some questions …
Look for YouTube videos that fit YOU
There are SO many great videos but some may not be your style of painting, may exceed (or not long enough) your attention span or may be too difficult for your current skills. I am a little slow and prefer …
A visit with Cheryl Hardie Holt
Tell us about yourself and your art journey. “I have always loved art, drawing, coloring, painting. I’m drawn to color, texture, lines, and patterns and so I see art everywhere. With my children grown, I have found the time to …
Advice from an Artist or Art Teacher!
We want to hear directly from Artists & Art Teachers about the advice that they would give to ‘Beginning Artists’, to ‘Senior Artists’. We want to hear from amateur & professional artists, K-12 art teachers, college art teachers, community art …