My Earliest Art Memories
I talk about my earliest art memories, where I started and how I began developing drawing and painting skills.
Formal Art Education
Is formal art education necessary if you want to be an artist, or make a living making art? Carrie talks about her art education.
My Art Education
This week, I talk about my art education. Did I have any formal training or am I self-taught? I answer those questions here.
How I Got Started with Art
This week, I talk about how I got started with art in general, where it all began and my art education in the early days.
How I Found My Style
Carrie talks about the artists, magazines, and other things that influenced her in the early years and she found her artistic style.
Horses and Horse Stories
Carrie talks about horses and horse stories, and how those two childhood interests influenced her art.
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
Where do art ideas come from? Short Answer: Anywhere and everywhere! Carrie shares some of her sources for artistic inspiration and ideas.
