by Carrie | How to be An Artist
Shae Irving is a self-taught mixed-media artist who likes to draw. She’s been rescuing lost and injured domestic pigeons for three decades and celebrates their images and stories through her artwork. Shae lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and...
by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
I spoke to someone who is struggling to show up for their art. He walks by his studio and looks at the unfinished work on the table, and keeps walking… At the same time he shared the real pull he feels to make art. He feels called to create! So, what can we do about...
by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
I sat on a gray carpet in the cool, windowless basement. I was in my sister’s house, looking at the pre-op papers scattered across the floor, on top of and underneath assorted tubes of oil paint, pastels, and my easel. The headaches were horrible but I hid in the...
by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice, How to be An Artist
Art and Life Choices: Finding Your Space as an Artist I’ve always made physical space for my art. It all began in high school when I set up a drafting table and easel in my bedroom after we moved to Long Island. During my college years, I made art wherever I...
by Carrie | Build Your Skill, Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
Can you draw? When people ask this question, they usually mean: Can you draw realistically? Hi, my name is Carrie, and here at Artist Strong, I help artists build their skills and develop their unique voice. Today, we are going to talk about the importance of drawing...
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