The mediums I use most often are watercolor paints and oil paints. I do enjoy both, and each type of paint possesses different attributes and can yield wildly different looks. I love the brilliant...
As an artist I do love color; so many options that I want to try them all. But, I also love white paintings. I like that they are non-confrontational, insightful and restful. But having “white”...
Creating artwork with carbon dust is not a widely used technique, yet it is a wonderful medium for creating luminous and detailed drawings. Finished pieces have a lush appearance and the process is...
Enrich this holiday season with an excursion to celebrate and explore art. One of the best art cities in the world is New York City, where you can find extraordinary collections of art from all...
When I spend the day in my studio — my favorite kind of day — I like to have some kind of noise for company. I play my favorite stations on Pandora, or I listen to an audio book, or I have the TV on....
In the ever-growing world of technology, artists are finding new ways to share their work. This includes easy access to artistic applications on smartphones and tablets. I recently talked with Sudie...
For artists, the creative spark must be kept lit. Yet sometimes we find ourselves in a creative malaise. There are many books written for advice on how to escape this doldrum state, and I want to...
Artists who are seeking exposure for their work know that it can be found in places other than traditional galleries.
Her photographs are arrestingly beautiful, dreamy and look as if they had been painted by a masterful hand with a paintbrush. Indeed it appears as if Barbara Tyroler literally paints with her camera....
“Where most people see a difficulty, they see an opportunity,” — just something we often hear of the “left brain” and “right brain” comparison. People who think more with the left side of their brain,...
