In my previous blog post, we explored conventional brush bristles, paint types and bristle pairings. To round out your artist toolbox, you’ll want to consider adding various brush shapes, some calligraphy brushes, some pencils, and even some paint markers. Let’s take a closer look at each item. Select Brush Shapes To Help You Create From […]

Artist tools come in many different forms, sizes, and shapes. With such a wide variety from which to choose, it is helpful to learn about the various tools you can use to bring your creative pieces to life. Conventional tools you’ll want to include in your toolkit are brushes that you can get at any […]

Determining what to paint can be extremely difficult. While you’re pondering what to create, you’re probably also thinking about what medium or method you’ll use. Art is about what you create more than the materials or techniques. With that in mind, I’d like to offer you some simple exercises to help you uncover the creativity […]

You may find yourself looking at a blank canvas wondering what to do. This feeling is similar to a writer staring at a blank page wondering where to start the story.   Just like a writer uses words to construct a masterpiece, you can use a variety of tools, tips, and techniques to create your […]

Deep inside you there is a conflict that only you can see. Your internal disagreement thrashes between your desire and fear to do the same thing—unleash your inner artist. Your desire to create something artistic is strong. You are compelled to express yourself by recreating the beauty you’ve seen as you walk through life. Or […]