Artist Strong Blog
Enjoy interviews and articles about creative process and our inherent creative spirit.What is craftivism?
I grew up with a mother who was a maker. She was always building things: weaving baskets, embroidery, sewing, painting… you name it I was witness to her exploring the material. She has been and still is a wonderful example of someone who enjoys creativity for the sake...
read moreSecrets to Drawing Realistic Faces
So many artists and non-artists alike tell me: “but faces are the hardest to draw!” This isn’t true, but it will be hard if you don’t know the right artist tools to help you capture likeness in any portrait you create. Hi my name is Carrie and today on Artist Strong I...
read moreCreative Spirit Sharon Burton
Sharon Burton is a Washington, DC area mixed media and collage artist, independent art curator, podcaster, reiki level II practitioner and creative advisor who believes that everyone is a creative that deserves to be acknowledged. Her artwork has been shown in juried...
read moreWhat does a sustainable art practice look like?
What does sustainable mean for an artist and art educator creating online content? My name is Carrie and here on Artist Strong I help artists refine their skill and develop their unique artist voice. This is the last part of a 5 part series talking about being an...
read moreDo you give up, or persevere?
How do you decide which set backs mean stop while for others, you persevere? My name is Carrie and here on Artist Strong I help artists like you refine your skill and develop your unique artist voice. Today is Part 4 of a series that gives you background on building...
read moreCreative Spirit Emma Morgan
A post shared by E M M A M O R G A N ❁ (@emmma.morgan) on Jun 6, 2017 at 10:54pm PDT Emma Morgan is an artist based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, who specialises in pen and ink drawings of animals. She completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts at...
read moreHow to Build an Art E-Course
How do you build an art e-course? What topics should you choose to cover? Hi, my name is Carrie and here on Artist Strong I help artists like you refine your skill and develop your unique artist voice. Today I’m going to discuss the evolution of program offerings here...
read moreBusiness Formation and Online Systems for Artists
Today let’s talk about business formation, copyrights, and building systems for your online art business. Hi, my name is Carrie and here on Artist Strong I help artists like you refine your skill and develop your unique artist voice. When I decided to make...
read moreCreative Spirit Glen Taylor
Glen has been a self-taught artist his whole life even though he made money as a master cabinetmaker for 30 years. In his 30’s and 40’s he had several one-man shows of his large canvases, but now he works in small watercolors and pottery/sculpture and mostly...
read moreCreate an Original Artwork in 10 Days
Play with me in the Soulbrush Sessions: ten days of creative prompts that guide you to your unique artist voice.
It's an experience that shows you something deep down you already know: you’ve always been an artist. Unleash your inner artist --> get stARTed today!