Art therapy isn’t a Sunday school, nor an arts and crafts lesson for a budding hobbyist. An art therapist is a healthcare professional...

I have compiled an overview of some classic painting techniques that you can experiment with to develop your painting skills. Learning...

There are advantages to going to art school which I have laid out in a previous post Is an Art Education Worth the Investment? However,...

As artists we are exploring the world around us and most of us wish to question and evolve society and culture in a positive way....

In Part 1 of my essential guide to putting together an artist’s tool kit, I covered canvases, stretchers and primers, brushes, palette...

Walking into an art supply store for the first time can be overwhelming. In the larger stores the abundance of choice can leave people...

In this era, it is essential that artists can present their work digitally. Whether you need high quality images for digital purposes...

Artists face a unique list of issues in their careers. When you go to art school you get a taste of how to navigate the many elements...

In art schools you are taught how to develop your creative practice through many different methods. Once you leave the comforts of this...

There are many moving components to juggle when aspiring to becoming a successful, professional artist. In my blog post What Makes an...

There is a huge variety of social media platforms to choose from and this can be overwhelming for artists that want to embark upon...

There are many traditional forms of marketing art and creative careers. In this post I have focused on a short list of what I consider...

Once you have done your research and worked out what you want to get from a residency by following my guide for choosing the right...

There are many good reasons for gaining an art education but is it vital for business success? Going to art school certainly isn’t cheap...

Some of the most common moans and groans that come from artists are related to a lack of funds or a lack of available time to schedule in...

At some point in an artist's career the opportunity of doing an artist residency will likely emerge. You can find residencies advertised...

To mark the beginning of a new year, I always like to tie up loose ends, finish projects, set up new goals and start new creative...

Every December I come up with a clear list of resolutions for the year ahead. Some people compile a long list of goals and then give up...

Throughout my education I was led to believe that artists and scientists were akin to oil and water. Only later in life, along my...

Some people find large busy cities like New York the loneliest places on Earth. Other people thrive in this type of environment – being a...