Having perfect lighting in an art studio is more important than some may believe. It helps highlight the artwork, and it can even influence the success of the paintings and drawings. However, setting up the proper light in your art studio can turn out to be more difficult than expected. Finding the right intensity of light, or calculating the optimum…
Leading a successful life as an artist feels like a dream. You get to follow your passion and unleash your creative powers in every single piece you create. You get recognition for expressing your very thoughts in colors that aestheticize them in the most profound way — and get paid for it! It all feels like a fairytale full of…
Choosing a painting seems a trivial task to many people. However, there are many pitfalls here: size, color, concept. So let’s find out how to choose the right painting so that it will look harmonious in the interior, and which essential details you should pay attention to. How to choose the size of the painting Remember that large paintings are…
A common misconception about artist statements is that they are an artist’s bio. It’s about you and the art, your body of work, and not about how old you are and where you are from — except if this information is essential in understanding your work. Think about it this way; it’s not about your history as an artist, but…
Art is universal, and there is no single formula that you can apply to the arts. Art flows freely from beautiful minds to canvases and symphonies. The vast and versatile nature of art is a manifestation of the artist’s personality. Since art is universal and there is no one way to compile an art collection, some ground rules can help…
As we ease out of a pandemic, for many, 2021 represents a return to normalcy. Some are easing back into previous everyday experiences slowly while others are less guarded. After experiencing a tremendous amount of unexpected change in a relatively short amount of time, we can all feel a little disjointed and out of sorts. All of this can, indeed,…
Whether you’re an aspiring artist or a professional, having your own art space is crucial. Every artist needs a place where they can pursue and develop their ideas, create their artwork and keep all the supplies. And what is a better place for this than your own home? Even if you’re on a budget or short on space, there are…
How do you become an artist, preferably famous and in-demand? Let’s find out what experienced artists would say to an aspiring artist. Of course, you won’t become a successful artist if you have no ability at all, no love of art, and no desire to create. But even just one of those talents is not enough to make your paintings…
MOST ARTISTS LIVE EXTRAORDINARY LIVES. “Extraordinary” in the sense that they’re outside the norm, the “ordinary” of what other people do. In fact, many artists feel called to live their Truth no matter the cost. Some artists tell me they feel they were born to create. It’s not unusual for artists to feel that art is their Purpose. It’s what…
As one of the most ancient forms of art, painting has no limits. Throughout the history of art, the world has seen many artists who went beyond any limits and relied on rather odd and sometimes even frightening tools to create their paintings. To name a few, we’ve already seen Scott Blake create an entire portrait using solely ecstasy; Allison…
