Do You Lack Artistic Talent? You Don’t Need Any to Be an Artist There is a huge misconception that you need artistic talent to be an artist. This just isn’t true. Many artists the world over were not born with artistic talent, that artistic gift some seem to have been born with. The fact is, […]
Lines in Art The Difference Between Flat and Dynamic Drawings Lines in art can make all the difference in your drawings. This was pounded into us in art school. From gesture sketches to animation, lines of varying weight and style can take your drawings from flat to dynamic. What do I mean by line weight? […]
6 Tips for Avoiding Art Injuries Yes, I’m Serious! Who knew that avoiding art injuries was a thing? Is it really that hazardous being an artist? Most people wouldn’t think so…even artists. But the fact is, as enjoyable, calming, and peaceful the act of creating art can be, it involves repetitive motion, which can over […]
4 Tips on How to Prevent Pencil Smudging Genius? Not Really. Just Practical. The topic of how to prevent pencil smudging is one that every artist who has ever drawn with pencil has had to face. Pencil (graphite) is such a wonderful medium. Easy to use, relatively inexpensive, and forgiving. Make a mistake? No sweat. […]
When Someone Steals Your Idea Should You Lose Your Cool or Not? What should you do when someone steals your idea? It really is inevitable…or at least, it seems to be inevitable. You have a brilliant idea and before you know it, you see that another artist has beat you to the punch. But did […]
Art and Failure You Can’t Have One Without the Other Art and failure have gone hand in hand since the beginning of time. It’s not unusual nor is it particular to art. Any goal that anyone has ever had has its fair share of failure. Any career in any field, sports, music, agriculture, weight loss, […]
Surviving as an Artist with No Security There’s No Cash Flow Guarantee Surviving as an artist with no security can be daunting. There is no cash flow guarantee as an artist. Any other job where you clock in day in and day out, you can expect a paycheck every payday. You get paid for the […]
You Can’t Just Be an Artist Facing The Necessary Evils You can’t just be an artist. The idea of being a professional artist has long been romanticized. The image of the lone artist tucked away in the basement painting day in and day out couldn’t be farther from the truth…as far as successful artists go […]
Comparing Yourself to Others How to Not Be Your Own Worst Enemy Comparing yourself to others is such a prevalent problem among beginning artists. We all know that we are hardest on ourselves and it can literally crush young artists. That’s the reason why I feel the need to repost Comparing Yourself to Artists You Admire. […]
Are You a Perfectionist? Why You Need to Get Over It Already Are you a perfectionist? You know you’re not perfect. Not exactly a news flash, right? The majority of this planet’s population knows this on a cellular level. Imperfection is part of being human. So why do so many of us come down so […]
Mother’s Day always provides a challenge to find the perfect gift for mom. When I discovered Myra’s portfolio I knew instantly she had the artistic talent to execute my vision. After a brief review of my requirements and a week of time I was rewarded with an amazing portrait of my mom’s prized Siamese cat. The piece is so lifelike you want to touch it. Thank you for delivering more than I even imagined!
- Brandon R
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