Making Good Art with Only 12 Colors
Is making good art with only 12 colors really possible? Guest blogger and artist Jana Botkin answers that question, with examples from five different brands of colored pencils.
Managing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Managing carpal tunnel syndrome is a necessary part of life for many artists, but as Jana Botkin explains, it doesn’t have to be difficult.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Colored Pencils
Jana Botkin joins us today to talk about her struggles with carpal tunnel syndrome and colored pencils. What do You do When Colored Pencils Cause Problems? by Jana Botkin For most of my life, I was a diehard graphite pencil artist, completely content with the simplicity of the medium. After …
Where Do Art Ideas Come From
Today’s question is about that mysterious thing called inspiration. Specifically, where do art ideas come from and what inspires me. I can tell you one thing very easily. It’s not always the same things. But lets get the question first. Where do you get your ideas/inspiration? I love drawing landscapes …
When You Get Tired of Drawing Your Favorite Subjects
Do you ever get tired of drawing your favorite subjects? You’re not alone. Carrie talks about her personal struggles and shares a tip for getting past it.
Changing Course in Life as an Artist
Life rarely proceeds without interruption from beginning to end. For the vast majority of us, there comes a time when we have to change course in life. Changing course in life as an artist is almost as certain, in fact, as death and taxes. I’ve been an oil painter for …
Living With Creative Stillness
Creative stillness is usually the worst thing that can befall an artist. I’ve been living with creative stillness for many months and have learned from it.
