Tools of the Trade: Getting Creative with the Gadgets Artist’s Use to Paint
Ask any artist what their favorite art supply is and, as you could guess, you’ll get an eclectic and enlightening array of answers. Some swear by brand names and money…
Art Around Town: Restaurants, Yoga Studios & Artists Coalitions Sharing Original Art with Their Patrons
One of the best ways to transform a space is by decorating with original art. More and more companies are sharing their space by opening up their venues to rotating…
Abstract Expressionism: How Does This Style Of Art Manifest Itself?
Abstract expressionism can be narrowly described as “action” painting. Gestural brush-strokes, mark making and the impression of spontaneity often characterize it. Abstract forms manifest themselves on the canvas, via the…
Back to the Drawing Board: Finding the Right Art Mentor
You know the old adage, “it takes a village?” For an artist, whether they admit it or not, there are times that, “it takes a studio.” If an artist is…
What’s in a Name? To Sign or Not to Sign Your Artwork.
I’ve been an artist all my life. When my painting mentor suggested I think about IF I want to sign my art at all...that was completely foreign to me. Of…
My Small Canvas Challenge: ArtsKC 10×10 Smallworks Showcase
As an artist that works on canvases that are 36”x 36” and larger, it was a unique challenge to think about an entire painting on a single 10” square panel.…
From Cave Paintings to Digital Installations: Exploring the Arts Continuum in Western Europe (Part II)
From Cave Paintings to Digital Installations: Exploring the Arts Continuum in Western Europe (Part I)
