As artists, we are perpetual students. What I have come to understand is that learning often comes with discomfort. It sounds funny to...

One of the most common dilemmas you may encounter, especially as a beginner, is how much to charge to do a pet portrait. People often...

If someone would have suggested I would be loving digital art, I would have thought they were crazy. After all, technology has been my...

Your art practice doesn't need to take a holiday when you do. In fact, a vacation just might inject some fresh ideas and inspiration.

Some new surface pattern designers often think there are no new ideas to explore. But inspiration can come from a wide number of sources.

Let's talk about something that holds immense value to us—embracing the art of creativity, regardless of our age. Here are just some of...

As artists, we have many interests and are always wanting to experiment with new art mediums. If you haven't tried colored pencils yet,...

Are you as tired as I am of playing the comparison game? Social media and the internet make it very easy to get caught up in comparing...

This blog post is all about the healing benefits of having a regular art practice.

Are you one of those people who hoards your art supplies, waiting for the perfect project to use them on? Do you find yourself with piles...

Don't Tell Me to Niche Down. This is something I have wanted to talk about for awhile.

Teaching the first group of students in my beginner c

Sometimes you have to break your own rules to do the right thing. I have turned down pet portrait commissions in the past because the...

Are you like me and feeling a bit apprehensive about the year to come? Who could blame us for feeling that way? Goodness knows the past...