When you decide to get started to do some acrylic pours, you might alternately get inspired and then overwhelmed by the amount of talented and creative people out there. You might have trouble figuring out precise recipes and what basics you really need to get started. STOP! Beautiful acrylic pours are in your horizon, and …
Six Acrylic Pouring Hacks I Wish I Had From the Start Read More »
I cannot stress enough the importance of setting goals for your artwork. When I first started out with acrylic pouring, I only had one goal, to try acrylic pouring. And when I had done that and continued pouring, I never stopped to set new goals for myself. I just made a lot of paintings and …
Setting Artist Goals and 10 Goals You Could Work on Today Read More »
The end of the year isn’t just a time to make resolutions and to set goals, but also a time to reflect on what has come to you this year. For me, this was my first year as an acrylic pourer. It all started after I fell in to what I call a YouTube hole, …
A big-name, rich collector buys all of your available work. A patron of the arts funds a year of studio practice. An NYC gallery wants to feature you in your very own solo show. Some white knight changes your life forever, sweeps you up on their horse and carries you off to fame. Those are …
There’s nothing quite as exhilarating than when you get accepted into your first show! My first show was not a juried show; it was a yearly member benefit that comes as a part of a membership I have with a local artist’s organization. Sure, I didn’t have to be accepted, but that didn’t temper my …
I recently had the opportunity to submit a piece to a show; this wasn’t just any show, but my first show EVER! I wrote my artist bio, gathered some supplies, and quarantined myself in my studio the very first moment I could. I was ready to weave some serious artistic magic! I poured. I scraped. …
We’ve all been there. That moment when you realize you love doing this, you love creating and watching the gorgeous effects the paint make when they react to one another. You love picking out new paint colors, experimenting with new techniques, trying new color palettes. Unfortunately, it seems like the rest of the world doesn’t …
How To Stay Motivated When Your Art Isn’t Selling Read More »
Have you ever tried to mix a large amount of paint, store it, and the next time you use it there are lumps, flakes or a nasty skin on the top? Do you know what to keep your paint in, and the best temperature for storing? Are you ready for a few tips to make …
After my article last week on why it’s important to have a website as an artist, I got a bunch of emails asking me how I designed my website and the steps you need to go through in order to have your own website! In this article, I’ll guide you through two different ways you …
Chaos is present everywhere we turn these days. I’d prefer not to experience it when I’m creating something new. I choose to simply leave the chaos in the pour. This is ultimately created by two extremely different components; chaos and organization. For me, the organization is required to create the chaos. If you’ve been pouring …
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