The Seven Deadly Sins of Paintbrushes
Knowing how to clean a paintbrush doesn’t just save you money in replacement costs, it helps your painting technique as well.
Is there a right or wrong way to do art?
Is there a right or wrong way to do art? That’s a question that artists have debated for centuries. Just to be slippery here, there’s no right or wrong answer to it.
Monday Morning Art School: is artist self-doubt normal?
When plagued by artist self-doubt, it’s helpful to reflect on how far you’ve come, not on how far you still have to go.
What are the top three mistakes painting students make?
What are the top three mistakes painting students make? Taking shortcuts, ignoring value and composition, and coloring inside the lines.
A brief history of nudes in art
The nude figure painting has become the locus for challenging gender norms, arguing politics, and discussing body image. But it’s never been simply about painting.