The fourth quarter of the arts and crafts season is over, what now?

Oil pastels are fun.

Local art groups are good for artists.

Preparing for an arts and crafts show

A sketchbook is a handy tool for every artist.

Lights and darks are important.

How do you motivate yourself?

Procreate is my digital sketchbook.

Is digital art for you?

Is an art group beneficial to your journey.

Artist blocks are our mind telling us to take a break. Listen!

Should I enter my art in the local county fair?

Try lightly sanding your canvas before you paint to give you a better surface to paint and help reduce wear and tear on your brushes.

All paintings have an ugly phase.

Is it okay to trace an image for a painting?

Good quality brushes are essential.

Discussion on canvas

Good paints are essential

Some art terminology.

The first thing you need to realize is that art is not cheap! No matter what you try as an artist there is an expense for supplies. The...