Artist Strong Blog
Enjoy interviews and articles about creative process and our inherent creative spirit.
How to Ask for Feedback That Actually Improves Your Art
How to Get Helpful Feedback Feedback isn’t a threat to your creativity: it’s a powerful tool for making your art stronger. But only if you use it with intention. Too many artists ask for feedback hoping it will unlock something magical in their work… and then feel...
What Artists Can Learn from Matisse’s Bold and Playful Cutouts
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 own art style? In this Style Study Session, we will use the six qualities of style to not only better understand the artist we study but also to...
This One Question Will Help You Finish Your Art with Confidence
When Is an Artwork Finished? It’s one of the most common questions artists ask, and fear answering: When is an artwork truly finished? There are many myths tangled up in the idea of completion. Some artists believe a piece is finished only when it matches their...
Artists as the Canaries in the Coal Mine: Why Creativity Matters
Why Making Art is an Act of Rebellion In a culture obsessed with consumption, choosing to create is a radical act. We live in a world that prioritizes entertainment over artistry, where people will easily spend thousands on golf clubs without guilt but hesitate when...
Hustle Culture Is Killing Your Creativity: Here’s How to Stop
Are You Hustling or Truly Making Time for Your Art? Do you ever feel like there’s never enough time for your art? Like you’re constantly chasing the clock?” ⏳You want to create, but life keeps getting in the way. You tell yourself you’ll make time for your art later:...
Art Style Study: What Makes Egon Schiele’s Work So Powerful?
Style Study Session: Egon Schiele How to Study an Artist’s Style 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 own unique style? In this Style Study Session, we’ll use the six qualities of...
Overcoming the Fear of the Blank Canvas: Mindset and Practical Strategies for Artists
The blank canvas is one of the most intimidating elements of the creative process. Its pure, untouched surface can feel like a challenge, a demand for perfection, or even a confrontation with our own self-doubt. Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned...
Artist Strong Residency – Keely Masterson Part 4/4
Keely Masterson is a self-taught mixed-media artist and illustrator. She’s semi-nomadic with her home base in Los Angeles, CA. This is her final installment in a 4-part series as Artist Strong’s Artist in Residence. You can enjoy more of her art on Instagram:...
Artist Strong Residency – Keely Masterson Part 3/4
Keely Masterson is a self-taught mixed-media artist and illustrator. She’s semi-nomadic with her home base in Los Angeles, CA. This is her third installment in a 4-part series as Artist Strong’s Artist in Residence. You can enjoy more of her art on Instagram:...