Classes, art techniques, tools, and other resources for artists and makers. Here are my personal favorite resources I use on the daily.
Putting together an art portfolio as a high school student can be confusing and slightly terrifying. Trying to make a lot of finished pieces as you are learning to use new art supplies, experimenting with styles, not really sure of your creative voice. And on top of that you have no idea who is even…
Drawing is so much more than just plonking marks down onto paper. It’s about finding the materials that you enjoy using; deciding on style and size. It’s putting in the hours of practice and accepting the pieces you rip up in a fit. Sometimes it’s about stepping away and giving yourself a break or trying…
There is something so fun about coming up with lists. I love thinking up drawing prompts and envisioning people sitting down to draw them, because I know for every prompt there will be a zillion different ways to interpret what I’ve prompted. Not to mention the myriad of art supplies that will give each drawing…
My 13 year old is just discovering an interest in photography. He took a 4H workshop today, and has decided to enter a photo into the fair this summer. I’m a little excited he is pursuing this because he’s got a fantastic eye, and a head full of cool photo ideas. What I also love…
My sister has a masters degree in Drama Therapy. I honestly did not know before then that creative arts therapy was a thing. Then I started learning more about art therapy, and couldn’t believe that those head-shrinkers had incorporated art into their practices! Turns out bringing techniques other than straight-up talking can have a profound…
Who doesn’t love surrealism? I think every other kid in my freshman drawing class at RISD emulated Salvador Dali’s style in their assignments – it was sort of comical. But obviously he made a strong impression on many budding artists. Some of my favorite contemporary art pieces are surreal in nature, so I thought it…
You’ve been drawing for some time now, you have a regular sketchbook practice going, and maybe you are even starting to feel like you are proud of some of your drawings. First of all, high five yourself really hard (not too hard; you don’t want to injure your precious drawing hand.) Now it’s time to…
Welcome to a world of whimsy and creativity! If you’ve ever found yourself yearning for a delightful escape through the strokes of a pen, you’re in for a treat. In this blog post, I’ve curated a collection of 75 irresistibly cute doodles that you can draw anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just…
Most lists of daily drawing prompts out in the world seem to be fairly simple and straightforward – people looking for an idea – really any idea – to get them drawing something. The blank-brain-syndrome can be a real hassle when it comes to finding something to draw, leaving your poor sketchbook neglected and weeping…
Affirmations for creativity work by influencing our thoughts, beliefs, and actions. They have the power to shape a positive mindset, overcome self-doubt, program the subconscious, boost confidence, set intentions, enhance resilience, and create a positive feedback loop. Incorporating these affirmations into daily practice can lead to a transformative impact on our creative process and outcomes….
There’s a point in your journey as an artist where you will want to settle on an art style. When you find your art style, you make the conscious choice to leave behind the jumping from one technique to another, and hone in on creating a cohesive signature body of artwork. This is exciting! But…
Ready to doodle? I know you are. One of my favorite things ever is to brainstorm cool doodling and drawing ideas. I know how intimidating it can be to face a blank page. Or maybe you are a beginner and don’t have a bank of doodling ideas stored up in your brain yet. No worries,…