Artist Strong Blog
Enjoy interviews and articles about creative process and our inherent creative spirit.
Why I Stopped Waiting to Feel “Ready” to Make Art
Why I Stopped Waiting to Feel “Ready” to Make Art For the longest time, I thought I had to earn the right to make meaningful art. I told myself I’d create that dream painting once I got better. That I’d start a sketchbook once I had more time. That I’d try oil paints...
What’s Really Holding You Back from Making Art? (Hint: It’s Not Talent)
What’s Really Holding You Back from Making Art? (It’s Not Talent) Let’s be honest: making art can feel really hard sometimes. And if you’ve been avoiding your creative practice, it’s easy to jump to a painful conclusion: maybe I’m just not talented enough. But I’m...
You Don’t Have to Sell Your Art to Call Yourself an Artist
One of the most commonly search phrases when you look at Google or Pinterest is: How To Sell Art How, How To Sell Art work How To Sell Art on Etsy How to sell Art on Instagram? How to sell art online online How to sell art on Pinterest How to sell art at craft fairs…...
Why a Daily Art Practice Can Transform Your Creativity (Even in 15 Minutes a Day)
Introduction: Is a Daily Art Practice Really That Important? Does your daily practice have to include drawing? Can any creative activity count? Hi, I’m Carrie from Artist Strong. I help self-taught artists learn to draw or paint anything they want. Thousands of...
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:...