Oil Painting 101: Simple Tips for Getting Started
Art is what you make of it – literally. There are myriad different mediums out there and, as an artist, you don’t have to commit to just one. It doesn’t hurt, however, to try different things and to familiarize yourself with different options. Oil paints are a great medium to play with because they are more flexible than acrylic and …
How Do You Brainstorm Ideas for Your Art?
When it comes to creating art, there is no blueprint. The beauty of art is that it is a creative venture and every artist has a unique viewpoint and style. As an artist, you have the freedom to create anything you can imagine, but what do you do when the ideas don’t flow freely? Keep reading to learn some tips …
10 Simple Tips for Getting Started with Pottery
If you’re looking for a new hobby and you like to work with your hands, pottery could be the perfect pick. The great thing about pottery is that it doesn’t require a significant investment of time or money for you to dip your toes in the water. If you want to get serious with it, however, it’s definitely not one …
The 10 Best Artist Tips You’ll Ever Read
Everyone has an artist hiding somewhere deep inside them. Whether you have a flair for the creative, a talent with a paintbrush, or you’re just good with your hands, art is what you make it. There is no right or wrong way to create art, but there are some simple tips every artist should keep in mind. Here are 10 …
What Every Artist Needs to Know About Copyright Laws
As an artist, you can find inspiration in anything. From the world around you to the billboards on the highway and even the marketing materials in your local paper, inspiration is all around you. Many artists practice and hone their skills by copying the works of other artists. It is important to remember, however, that there are laws that protect …
Developing Your Own Unique Artistic Style
They say that art is in the eye of the beholder. While this may be true, each artist has his or her own unique style that really comes through in the piece. At least, it should. If you’re just getting started as an artist or you’re struggling to step outside of your art school box, follow the tips below to …
Recent Posts
Recent Forum Discussions
- Painting Identification Request July 10, 2019I’ve attached an oil painting by German painter Horst Baumgart (born 1932). I am trying to find out the name of this painting and the year it was...John Smith
- tips for digital drawing artists July 9, 2019PARBLO offer quality Digital drawing tablet (https://www.parblo.com/collections/all?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=forums&utm_campaign=forumsjuly) at...digitaldrawingtablet
- Some commissions! July 8, 2019A couple commissions finished recently! What do you think? Judith Kaye //www.boeckstudio.com/galimages/Kaye-med.jpg Lamar Smith ...Laurel Boeck
- How to draw anything, easy trick. July 5, 2019Hey guys, this is Kavindra Drawing a good sketch can be really difficult at first. It was almost impossible to master how to do it with proper...kavisingh