A Degree in Art Is it Necessary? Is a degree in art necessary for a career in art? To be honest, I have one. I put in the four years at a university and received a BA for my efforts. But was it necessary? I hate to say it, but this is where the “it […]
Why Eyes Are My Favorite Thing to Draw Windows to the Soul Why are eyes my favorite thing to draw? There is an old adage that says that the eyes are the windows to the soul. And when it comes to portraits for both animals and people, if you don’t get the eyes right, the […]
Student Grade Art Supplies Is It Worth the Savings? Some of you may have noticed that some items in art stores are labeled “student grade” art supplies. The first thing you may have noticed about them is that they are far cheaper than other similar products. Tempting, isn’t it? Especially as artists. I don’t know […]
Change of Scenery A Little Could Go a Long Way Sometimes a change of scenery is what your art needs. If you’re anything like me, you tend to be a creature of habit. I sit in one of the same two places each and every time that I work on my art…at my art table […]
Meetup Groups Find Others Who Share Your Interests Recently someone asked me if I had ever been to a meetup group to draw. At the time, I had no clue what that was. I suppose there are several sites that offer similar services but the one they were referring to in particular was found at […]
Creativity and Clutter The Ongoing Debate The debate about whether or not creativity and clutter are beneficial to each other lives on. Most creative people I know (myself included), live with clutter to varying degrees. Some chalk up the clutter to being creative. In other words, creatives will be more cluttered by nature, whereas the […]
Christmas Commissions 2016 Portraits That Have Kept Me Busy This Season Time to unveil the Christmas commissions! Now that all the Christmas gifts have been opened, it’s safe for me to post the portraits of all the fur babies that have kept me busy for the past four or five months. Some of them have […]
Four Key Tips to Creating Successful Resolutions How to Avoid the Crash and Burn Creating successful resolutions doesn’t have to seem as far-fetched as Santa Claus or the Easter bunny. Making the most of your New Year’s resolutions seems to be a pointless exercise in futility. Yet, year after year, people make their resolutions for […]
Holiday Gift Giving Tis the Season to Be Creative Does your idea of holiday gift giving involve handmade gifts? If you’re an artist, then chances are good. At least for some of the folks on your list. The holidays provide the perfect time to gift your art to those who would appreciate it. I’ve gifted […]
New Year’s Resolutions Artistic Resolutions? Tis the season for family gatherings, scrumptious feasts, trees, lights, gifts, and resolutions. And in fact, talk of resolutions have already started buzzing like bees at a honey bear’s picnic. The top two resolutions over the years have consistently been weight loss and improving health. Getting finances in order has […]
Our pets become part of the family. “Keo-boy”, my siamese, was just a month shy of 20 yrs old. It was very difficult when I had to put him down. It was so hard that I even had him cremated. Myra surprised me with a picture of him, which sits in my bedroom til this day. “Babe” followed “Keo” & if you know a bit about Maine Coons you know they have long beautiful hair with striking patterns. She surprised me one Xmas with a portrait of the big boy. I can’t believe it is done with only pencil. She captured every detail perfectly. I have known Myra all her life, as I am her auntie. She has always had a knack for drawing. At 4, she even placed her artwork on my white leather chair! I have seen her develop into a fantastic artist. I will treasure my works of art forever.
- E. Naito
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