Becoming a Professional Artist: How to Develop Self-Discipline in 3 Steps

Photo caption: Finding artistic inspiration often starts with the simple act of going to your easel and having something to paint once...

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Art Inspiration: How to Create Gripping Storylines From Dreams

Photo caption: Artists who are looking for some art inspiration don’t need to look far: Their dreams have many images worthy of exploration....

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What Is Narrative Art & How Does It Draw the Viewer In?

Photo caption: Caravaggio’s painting The Cardsharps offers an excellent example of narrative painting. It’s up to the viewer to decide...

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Art Tutorials: Easy Acrylic Painting Tips for Beginners

Photo caption: Acrylic paint is a flexible medium that allows artists to quickly express their power and their vision on canvas. Image by Ulrike...

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Free Art Tutorial: How to Draw or Paint the Nose Step by Step

Photo caption: Learning how to draw or paint the nose counts as a critical step for artists who want to do portrait work. Photo courtesy of Milan...

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Art History: Why Giotto Was the First Real Artist

Photo caption: Giotto’s The Nativity in the Lower Church was filled with emotion and expression, something that was not previously seen in...

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3 Ways to Emulate the Masters Without Copying Them

Photo caption: Throughout the centuries, student artists have learned from and emulated artists, like da Vinci, in order to become masters in...

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Finding Your Style (by Dimitra Milan)

Your voice is: Your aesthetic (what you find beautiful) + your taste (you should always work to elevate your taste) + your process (your materials...

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