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
One of the best creative advantages I'm getting out of these monthly boxes is deciding what I’m going to draw for the Artsnacks Challenge with my items. For those of you unfamiliar, Artsnacks challenges their subscribers to create a piece of art using all of the items in the boxes month to month and share … Continue reading ARTSNACKS APRIL BOX REVIEW
Blogging is not something that used to exist when I was growing up. In fact, the internet was basically in its infancy. The very concept of someone being able to have their own corner of the internet to write about whatever they wanted to write about, have a potentially international audience, and in some cases … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Start an Artist’s Blog
This March marks Artsnacks’ 5th birthday, so the box had an extra special gift inside. It’s not hard to see why they are celebrating their 5th year in business with the awesome products they send out in their curated boxes. I’m really looking forward to these deliveries every month and sharing with you what’s inside, … Continue reading Artsnacks March Box Review
