Artist Strong Blog
Enjoy interviews and articles about creative process and our inherent creative spirit.
How to use fixative to protect your art
Fixatives “fix” your drawing to its surface and can be a helpful tool in the development of your artwork. Hi my name is Carrie and I want you to proudly call yourself an artist. Here on Artist Strong we help artists like you build your skill and develop your unique...
Your guide to drawing realistic faces
In today's video, we're going to share with you the ultimate guide to drawing realistic faces. Hi my name is Carrie and I want you to proudly call yourself an artist. Here on Artist Strong we help artists like you build your skill and develop your unique artist voice....
Artist Resident Lynne Mizera Week 5 (Bonus Edition!)
Lynne Mizera is an self-taught, mixed media artist living in Creston, British Columbia. This is her bonus fifth installment in a 4-part series as Artist Strong's Artist in Residence. You can enjoy more of her art over on instagram @Lynnemizera. Visit her website at...
Important drawing tips for beginners: what pencils should you use?
What are some good materials to use for drawing? Hi my name is Carrie and I want you to proudly call yourself an artist. Here on Artist Strong we help artists like you build your skill and develop your unique artist voice. Today I want to go back to basics and talk...
Artist Resident Lynne Mizera Week 4
Lynne Mizera is an self-taught, mixed media artist living in Creston, British Columbia. This is her fourth installment in a 4-part series as Artist Strong's Artist in Residence. You can enjoy more of her art over on instagram @Lynnemizera. Visit her website at...
Artist Resident Lynne Mizera Week 3
Lynne Mizera is an self-taught, mixed media artist living in Creston, British Columbia. This is her third installment in a 4-part series as Artist Strong's Artist in Residence. You can enjoy more of her art over on instagram @Lynnemizera. Visit her website at...
Artist Resident Lynne Mizera Week 2
Lynne Mizera is an self-taught, mixed media artist living in Creston, British Columbia. This is her second installment in a 4-part series as Artist Strong's Artist in Residence. You can enjoy more of her art over on instagram @Lynnemizera. Visit her website at...
Artist Resident Lynne Mizera Week 1
Lynne Mizera is an self-taught, mixed media artist living in Creston, British Columbia. This is her first installment in a 4-part series as Artist Strong's Artist in Residence. You can enjoy more of her art over on instagram @Lynnemizera. Visit her website at...
The Art of Not Seeking: Embracing Freedom in Our Art
Recently I read the short work by Haruki Murakami entitled Novelist as Vocation. I find a lot of overlap between the creative process of writers and artists and one quote really stuck with me: "...if you want to express yourself as freely as you can, it's probably...