In the 2008 movie Yes Man, Jim Carrey portrays a man unhappy with the recent events in his life so he challenges himself to just start saying ‘YES’ to every opportunity that presents itself to him. Of course, hilarity ensues, as we would expect from the famous comedic actor, but there’s a lesson that can … Continue reading The Power of YES!
Hey Everyone! I have some exciting news to share with about a project I've been working over the last month. I partnered with American art supply store chain Jerry's Artarama and COLORED PENCIL Magazine to create a mixed media demo using products from the SoHo Urban Artist line of products. These products are available exclusively … Continue reading SoHo Urban Artist Project
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
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
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
Hey Everyone, I have some exciting news to share with you...I'm now on Patreon and YouTube! In this ever-changing technological world, people are consuming information in many different ways. I want to offer people options on how they can experience the advice, reviews, and tutorials that I have to share. I strongly believe that the addition … Continue reading Support Me on Patreon and YouTube
