Ah, sweet summertime... the perfect season for sipping lemonade, lounging on the beach, and, of course, painting. Well, okay—you can literally paint any time of year, but there's just something special about making "tropical-themed" pictures during the warmer months. And that's what we're about to delve right into... 5 of the best painting classes you …
Continue reading 5 Online Painting Classes Perfect for Summertime
Have you ever wanted to paint the perfect artist signature on every of your finished paintings, but not sure how to actually do it? No worries, fellow artist, because I've got 7 tips to share with you on making your signature stand out. Aside from just practice that is—I'm talking real tips that will actually …
Continue reading How to Paint Your Artist Signature | 8 Tips to Make Your Professional Signature
Welcome back to the blog, fellow painters! Or, if you're completely new here... welcome to you, too! Today, we're going to share a totally free (and totally awesome) BINGO painting challenge with you. It's an interactive and downloadable BINGO card that you can use for yourself or share with others. Plus, if you happen to …
Continue reading FREE Painting BINGO Cards | Complete Your Challenge for a Painting Class Prize
To trace or not to trace—yep, that's the question. And, while there are (probably) some very strong opinions on this one, I'll just tell you now, artist-to-artist, that tracing is not always cheating. Hear me out! Specifically, I'm talking about tracing a preliminary sketch for a painting that you might do. Because... why would we …
Continue reading Does Tracing = Cheating? | An Artist’s Perspective
Hey there, fellow artist! Know what a fan brush is? You know, the one paintbrush in your arsenal that is, likely, the least touched and used? Well, whether you've ever picked up and used that one brush with the fan-shaped bristles you got in that beginner painting kit years ago or not... let's show you …
Continue reading 5 Things You Can Do with Fan Brushes | Trees, Circles & More
Ever felt frustrated with your watercolor paintings? Don't worry—you are 100% not alone. Learning to paint with watercolors can be extremely tricky, especially as a beginner. And there's actually a scientific reason (yes, really!) why. And, of course, there are ways to make watercolor painting way easier on yourself, too. So, if you're looking for …
Continue reading An Alternative to Watercolor | There IS an Easier Way to Paint!
Ever felt like your paintings just aren't "real" enough? Especially when you paint someone's face, and particularly their eyes? Listen, we all get frustrated with our own work as artists—it's completely normal. But feeling that frustration is the first step toward improving—it's what motivates us to seek advice and tips to make changes in how …
Continue reading 5 Tips to Paint Eyes Realistically | How to Paint for Beginners
Anybody else ever feel that certain tinge of jealously when you look at another artist's painting, sigh, and think, "ugh, if only I could be that talented..." Listen—you're not alone. And, listen to this—there is definitely a way to become just as great a painter as the artist next to you without having so-called "talent". …
Continue reading How You Can Become a Great Painter without “Natural Talent”
Hello, fellow artist. Ever wanted to tell a story or convey a "deeper meaning" with your paintings? Well, that's what we're all here to chat about today. Because art is about telling a story to your viewers, even if you don't realize you're doing it. So, check out the full video below in which we …
Continue reading Tell a Story with Your Art | How to Give Depth to Your Paintings [Video]
Hello there, fellow artist! If you're here, reading this right now... I'm assuming you're interested in selling your artwork at art festivals, craft fairs, and similar events, right? Well, lucky you, because I've got a full-length video detailing how I go about doing just that—and I give tons of tips and insights for newbies who …
Continue reading How to Take YOUR ART to Festivals & Fairs | Tips from an Experienced Artist [Vlog!]
Kari Lynn M. 