‘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 …
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 …
‘Start Late, Paint Great’
My father started painting when he was in his 70s. He took oil painting classes and impressed the family with his artwork. He had a garage full of his canvases and shared them with family and friends. Some of his …