I'm six months into Artsnacks boxes and so far the honeymoon phase is still going strong. Let's be real though, how is getting new art supplies in the mail every month ever going to get old? This month's box had an interesting combination of new and familiar. One product, however, left me feeling a little … Continue reading ARTSNACKS JULY BOX REVIEW
In part 1 of my Greener Artist series, we looked at ways to make environmentally conscious decisions if you are a painter. In this post, we’re going to look at ways that artists using drawing mediums can contribute as well! Using Pencil Extenders This may seem like an odd thing to be environmental but it … Continue reading Being a Greener Artist – Part 2
Greetings friends and welcome to another edition of my Artsnacks monthly box reviews! Getting to experiment with new art supplies every month is definitely not getting old for me. I hope that you are learning something new too and are motivated to try some of these products for yourself. I’m sometimes a little set in … Continue reading ARTSNACKS JUNE BOX REVIEW
Creating art isn't always very environmentally friendly. Some mediums like oil paint, for example, require special disposal procedures in addition to being made with potentially toxic substances like cadmium. There can be a lot of waste produced in the process of creating art, and premium papers aren't always available in recycled versions. Thankfully, many art … Continue reading Being a Greener Artist – Part 1
If there's any singular joy in this world as an artist, it's trying out new art supplies every month. Whoever originally thought of the making a monthly art supply subscription service is a certified genius. You may think that's a pretty lofty statement, but I believe it's the darn truth. An unexpected but pleasant benefit of these … Continue reading ARTSNACKS MAY BOX REVIEW
I have often spoken about the importance of keeping a sketchbook and the more that I spend time on mine, the more I feel stronger about this. There's a freedom that a sketchbook allows you that the sometimes pristine blank sheet of paper or canvas doesn't. Sketchbooks, by nature, aren't meant to be on display. It's … Continue reading April Art Challenge
