Artist Strong Blog
Enjoy interviews and articles about creative process and our inherent creative spirit.
Crafting artistic legacy: Reclaiming your time for art
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...
The Role of Space in An Artist’s Life
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 could...
How to Create Art From Your Imagination
Do you want to create art from your imagination? Hi my name is Carrie and here on Artist Strong I help artists go from feeling stuck in their studio, wondering what’s next, to creating original art they are proud to share with others. Today let’s explore some...
3 Phases of Artistic Expression
Over the past couple of months, I've begun research into the wants and needs of the Artist Strong community. And I've come to discover we go through 3 phases as creatives. Phase 1: Thirsty for Information - Foundations or Fundamentals This is primarily a learning...
How drawing foundations help (or hurt) your art
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...
Artist Resident Norola Morgan – Week 4
Random, Awkward and AWESOME with Artist Resident Norola Morgan: Arting with ADHD Norola Morgan is a mixed-media artist, performer, and teaching artist living in Houston, Texas. This is her fourth installment in a 4-part series as Artist Strong’s Artist in Residence....
Artist Resident Norola Morgan – Week 3
Random, Awkward and AWESOME with Artist Resident Norola Morgan: Iconic Catalyst Norola Morgan is a mixed-media artist, performer, and teaching artist living in Houston, Texas. This is her third installment in a 4-part series as Artist Strong’s Artist in Residence. You...
Artist Resident Norola Morgan – Week 2
Random, Awkward and AWESOME with Artist Resident Norola Morgan: Teaching Norola Morgan is a mixed-media artist, performer, and teaching artist living in Houston, Texas. This is her second installment in a 4-part series as Artist Strong’s Artist in Residence. You can...
Artist Resident Norola Morgan – Week 1
Random, Awkward and AWESOME with Artist Resident Norola Morgan Norola Morgan is a mixed-media artist, performer, and teaching artist living in Houston, Texas. This is her first installment in a 4-part series as Artist Strong's Artist in Residence. You can enjoy more...