Not to sound like crybabies, but it’s not easy being a millennial. We’re making the exact same amount of money our 1980s-era counterparts made, but our cost of living is exponentially higher, we can’t find jobs, we’ll never buy houses and we’ve got…
Each of us expresses our creativity in a different way - in all life situations and thus in the interior design. Some people like bright colors, others
Printing with leaves, flowers, and other found objects allows you to create decorative patterns and works of art that capture the beauty of nature. Photo © Adam Mastoon. You can make beautiful stat…
Mark making is a fundamental part of creating a painting or any piece of artwork. Discover what mark making means and how artists use it in their art.
Learn how to paint fireworks with acrylic paint and paper rolls. The perfect kids craft for the summer holidays, these fireworks paintings are absolutely gorgeous, and they're SO EASY to make! How to Paint Fireworks with Acrylic Paint Who knew that a cut up paper roll could create such beautiful fireworks?! These firework paintings are so colourful and impressive looking, yet they're incredibly simple to make! We chose seven different colours for our fireworks, but you can make it even easier by choosing three or four of your favourite colours - they'll still look awesome. Try red, white, and blue to
Guy Vadas from Céramiques in Elsternwick got real smart real quick about how to bring his beloved pottery workshops to the home.
When considering various options for what to memorize on your skin, pets often come first. We hold them close to our hearts and wouldn’t think twice if presented with the possibility of tattooing an image of a loved furry companion. Today, though, it’s all about cats and cat tattoo ideas.
By Carrie Lewis in Art Business Advice > General Art Advice When most artists think about making money with their art, three things immediately come to mind: selling originals, doing commission work, and selling prints. Some artists might also think of teaching, or design jobs. But are those the only ways to make money as an artist? Absolutely not! In fact, we’ve put together a huge list of 77 ways you could turn your artistic skills into income. Not all of these […]
If you're looking for a simple art project to make, check out these super creative painting crafts for kids to get inspiration from!
Try your hand at these six abstract painting prompts to get started once again in the studio after time away, or if you are up against a creative block.
Learn how to make a gorgeous art print made from your favorite fresh blooms. Our simple flower pounding technique makes it easy to transform fresh flowers into a gorgeous art piece you can hang, display, or gift.
There’s a lot around the house that students can experiment with and incorporate into art projects. Here are some of our favorites. Paint materials • Drawing tools • 3D • Collage Paint materials Flower PetalsMost colored flower petals can be rubbed into paper to make lovely patches of color. TurmericMix turmeric with a bit of water and […]
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Ukrainian artist and urban sketcher Nikita Busyak (aka citiesandsketches) has found a way to make his pen and ink sketches glow with life. His realistic drawings mostly revolve around architecture and feature various buildings and cityscapes and are made by using mechanical pen and ink. Recently, however, Nikita has added extra effects to his illustrations with stunning results. With each of his new architectural drawings, he started to digitally manipulate the windows of the buildings so that it would seem as if they glow with golden light, making it seem as if the drawing is filled with the darkness of the evening or night.
Learn alcohol ink basics and how to make your own beautiful alcohol ink art with this DIY alcohol ink art for beginners tutorial.
The entertaining experts at HGTV share simple and creative DIY party decor ideas to craft for your next birthday party, baby shower, summer cookout and more.
What do you see when looking at an unused fork, a screw, a car part, and other scraps? Most of us see something that belongs in a dump, except for Brian Mock, a sculptor and a metal revolutionist who is bringing reclaimed materials back to life in a form of spectacular sculpture art.
Learn how to do an acrylic pouring painting! This tutorial will demonstrate how to mix your paints and pour onto the canvas.
A helpful guide to understanding how to work with acrylic paint as well as a list of acrylic painting techniques suitable for beginners to try.
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By Aletta de Wal in Art Business Advice > A-Z Art Marketing Guide Welcome back to “The ABC’s of Art Marketing”—an alphabet guide to marketing your art, from A to Z. In today’s article, I’ll be focusing on the letter “Q” for Quality and Quantity. As you may remember, in my last post I urged you to trade perfection and procrastination for productivity and progress. Now I want to describe where quality and quantity come in. Quality is the proper response to […]
A perfect kid craft. This paper project is just a fun kid activity to do at home. Have fun make these children crafts on the cheaper side and make crafting an activity to enjoy with the whole family.
It's SO EASY to make beautiful yarn art! Create a colourful yarn 'painting' by gluing leftover yarn onto a dollar store canvas. It's such a fun craft to experiment with colour and texture! Yarn art is the perfect art project for groups at summer camp or sleepovers. You can make a picture of a landscape, like we did, or create a simpler, abstract design. Either way, it's so much fun to make this unique fiber art! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this
These are some ways that I've made money with artwork. It's more possible than you might think!
Need a few pointers to get started on your painting journey? Click to learn some simple tips about paint, brushes, painting surfaces and more. #acrylicpaintingtips #acrylicpainting #paintingtips
Discover how to make brown paint with our step-by-step guide. Save money and create beautiful shades at home. Click to get started!
The ultimate guide to gel printing and the basics of gel printing you need to know - what materials you need and how to make gel prints
Did you know that you can make a beautiful paper flower in the same way that you make a paper snowflake?! It's so much fun! Learn how to make paper flowers by following our easy photo and video tutorials below. These kirigami flowers are SO PRETTY! And all it takes is a few simple folds and cuts to transform a single piece of paper into a beautiful flower. Design your own flower shapes or use our free PDF templates. (We have 9 different shapes to choose from!) This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something
If you are into arts and Japanese TV shows, why not consider creating beloved anime characters? Check out some anime drawing ideas you can sketch at home.
Learn How to Make DIY Texture Paste in this Sep-by-Step Tutorial. Great product hack. This makes such a wonderful snow texture for Crafts!
These are perfect for beginner artists looking for some tips to get them started. If you have any painting hacks of your own, please share them.
Want to make money from your art? Here are tips on how to diversify your income so you can have a steady income as an artist.
Learn the best painting techniques to perfect your craft. These painting ideas and hacks are great for beginners just getting started on their art journey. These tips and tricks will help you with your future art projects. Enjoy these art activities!
Learn 2 easy ways to transfer your drawing to canvas for a painting- with and without transfer / carbon paper. Your paintings will thank you!
Spring is finally here! Maybe it's been spring for awhile where you are, but I live in Canada, so it takes a little bit longer to warm up where I am. And my oh my, have I ever missed the flowers and the leaves! I love walking my 6 year old daughter to school each morning and seeing the magnolias just ready to bloom, the buds on the trees just ready to burst and the bright yellow forsythia flowers highlighting our backyard. I love this time of year! And since I've been in such a wonderful spring mood, I decided to make
What is Gel Medium and How to you use it for Art and Crafts. This is a comprehensive guide to this useful art supply. Great for Collage work & Mixed Media Art.
Building a successful career as an artist requires more than just creating beautiful works of art. You must think like a business owner. Your art is your business! Melissa Helene, Wisconsin scratchboard artist and Color-Coded Creatives business coach, gives 10 places and ways to make money with your art.
Learn the best painting techniques to perfect your craft. These painting ideas and hacks are great for beginners just getting started on their art journey. These tips and tricks will help you with your future art projects. Enjoy these art activities!
Printing with leaves, flowers, and other found objects allows you to create decorative patterns and works of art that capture the beauty of nature. Photo © Adam Mastoon. You can make beautiful stat…
How to make paper clay in 8 steps (choose from photo tutorial or video tutorial). A super eco friendly paper clay recipe.
