‘Is it possible to be a successful artist if you got a late start in life?’
Emily Olson says, “Is it TOO LATE to be an Artist? Watch this….” (While on Ms. Olsen’s channel watch this hilarious video – “When Identical TWIN Painters Travel Together…#artistlife“)
“Paint Believable Light – A Watercolor Tutorial” by Matthew White
I received an email from Matthew White this morning and found the lesson to be earthshaking. He said, “in this tutorial, I reveal some of my secrets to creating brilliant light in your watercolor paintings“. Indeed he does! He shares 3 steps to creating more light. Click …
What do you paint on? Canvases or something else…
Dan Scott of DrawPaintAcademy.com writes useful and thoughtful emails/posts. His latest, ‘Ampersand Gessobord: My Detailed Review and Why I Prefer It Over Canvas’, educated me on the use of Gessobord (and yes, there is no ‘a’ in board – I …
‘Improve as a Watercolor* Artist with These Strategies’ Matthew White
Matthew White of LearnToPaintWatercolor.com wrote about ‘seven valuable watercolor tips that will help you learn faster’. https://www.learntopaintwatercolor.com/blog/7-tips-to-grow He explains the tips in a YouTube video as well.
Thoughts for Beginners from Jenny Buchanan of Blue Beach House Art
Tell us about yourself Hi, I am Jenny Buchanan, an Australian artist and art teacher currently living in Florida USA. I provide those who want to develop their painting skills a foundation from which to grow, through online courses, so …
‘What it takes to be an Artist: 4 Levels of Mastery’
Dan Scott of ‘DrawPaintAcademy.com, wrote:“Sometimes it can be hard to know where you stand as an artist and what to work on next. So I thought it might be a worthwhile exercise to write down all the different aspects and …
‘Cheap Joe’s is Looking for Customer Artwork to be Featured in their Reference Catalog’
Cheap Joe’s is a wonderful art store that is based in Boone, North Carolina. The founder and owner Joe Miller was an adult when he became interested in being an artist. He became a pharmacist. Whenever he saw a watercolor …
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 …
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 …