The mixed media background techniques you use can add texture, interest and help set the tone for your art. Here are some ideas. Corrugated cardboard, as seen in the photo above. Cut…
3 Things You Can Do to Unlock Your Creativity
How to unlock creativity when you are in a creative rut. You really want (or need) to make some art but every time you get in front of your canvas or work…
Different Types of Mixed Media Art
There are many different types of mixed media art (art that uses a variety of materials). It’s not limited to a canvas or art that consists of paint layers, pieces of…
This Article Will Make You Rethink the Question, “What is Mixed Media Art?”
The expected answer to “What is mixed media art?” is quite simple, it means that more than one medium is used in art. Some examples might be: a painting with dimensional items…
Using Words in Art Cards: Free Printable
Words and phrases can play an important part in finishing the look of your art cards or atc cards. Words can act as a focal point, add interest, help fill in spaces…
How to Stay Productive While Traveling: Our Trip to Florida
“A vacation helps to relieve stress and boredom, gives us a change of scenery, provides us with adventure, and helps to bring us closer to the people in our lives.” – E….
How to Make Art Cards
This is a continuation of the previous post, Benefits of Creating Art Cards. Creating art cards is a way to build up your confidence. Maybe you’ve created some “art failures” and…
Benefits of Creating Art Cards
Today I’m writing the first of two blog posts on creating art cards. Art cards are not to be confused with atc cards (artist trading cards), although some people use these terms…
How to Keep an Art Journal, Part 2
This is part two of How to Keep an Art Journal. Another way to keep a journal is to record things you learned about creating art that can help you later. I like…
How to Keep an Art Journal
Art journaling is a powerful way to help you achieve success as an artist. It can help you capture information, ideas and inspiration. Personally, I keep 5 different kinds of art journals…