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10 Ways to Raise Your Creative Bar

by Carrie Brummer | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

How many of you have peers that can offer you support to develop as an artist? Recently we discussed a really formative quote: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” – Jim Rohn Artists often work in solitude and miss the...
How to Raise Your Creative Bar

How to Raise Your Creative Bar

by Carrie Brummer | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

How many of you have peers that can offer you support as an artist? While I lived in Dubai I had art teacher friends who could help me when I felt stuck with an artwork. They’d give me advice on skill-based decisions, help me as I contemplated meaning and message,...
Perfection Isn’t the Goal: Why the Ugly Stages of Art Matter

Perfection Isn’t the Goal: Why the Ugly Stages of Art Matter

by Carrie | Build Your Skill

When we think about creativity, it’s easy to picture the end results: a stunning painting, sculpture, weaving. But what about the messy middle? The part where things feel clumsy, uncertain, and far from perfect? Too often, we shy away from this side of creativity...
How to study an art style: Paint like Monet

How to study an art style: Paint like Monet

by Carrie | Build Your Skill, Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

How do you study an art style? How do you learn a specific art style? How do you analyze art styles? How do you find your art style? In this Style Study Session, we will use the 6 qualities of style to not only better understand the artist we study but also to apply...

Copying photos to creating original art: How to create art with a unique style

by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

Do you feel too literal with your art? Perhaps you’re feeling more like a photocopier than an artist with a unique voice to share… My name is Carrie and I created Artist Strong to help artists like you build their skill and develop their unique artist voice. To date,...
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