Getting ideas for abstract paintings is challenging for a lot of people because they don't know where to start.

Here are two exercises that are designed to help make getting ideas for painting fun and playful.

Many people say they can’t create art because they don’t know how to think like an artist. You may be thinking like an artist already and not even realize it. Check out this list…

Painting is a visual language that we each have the power to unlock, especially if we take the time to learn from others who have gone before us.

The truth is that learning how to paint can help you:

Are myths about painting killing your creativity? Anyone who ignores these misconceptions is able to use art to tell amazing stories and so much more. Let’s look at a few of these myths and debunk them right now.

I am passionate about painting and teaching. So it is no wonder that I love living at the intersection of those two worlds.

Here are seven more questions and answers about painting that many of you ask me frequently.

As an artist and teacher, I get asked a lot of questions. So I’ve decided to start a periodic blog section where I answer a few of the questions many of you ask me frequently.

What makes you want to paint?

Is it because you like the feel of the paintbrush or many different tools in your hands?

Perhaps you are….

Many studies shine the light on how painting can improve our quality of life while promoting good health. Let’s look at some of the incredible side effects your well-being can experience when you paint.

Mindset is key when it comes to creating art. Listen to what I have to say about it in this short video.

Fear is a mental game that can stop the most creative person from moving forward in their artistic journey. Good news! You can change your mindset and access your hidden potential.

Creativity and imagination are found inside all of us. But there are times when something gets in the way of our flow of ideas.

Have you ever felt like your inspiration left you, or your well of ideas dry up?

We were all born with creativity and imagination. What we do with that ability is up to us. You can increase your creativity by following this simple four-step process…

With any of tools you need to experiment to determine which ones work best in the piece you’re creating. You just keep exploring options until you find the tools that help you display and share your art best.

A quick tour of the kinds of brushes you’ll want to include in your toolkit can help you make good selections. Let’s narrow down the playing field by looking at the various type of brushes.

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 inside you.

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.

Do you find yourself admiring the art others have created? Perhaps you have a hidden desire to create works of art, but you have no idea where to start.

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.