by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
Something I’ve actually realized by pulling out my work and starting to apply for things here in Calgary is how much work I’ve actually made over the past five years. Because of the birth of my daughter and change in priority, as well as a change in my schedule, I...
by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
Your Art Practice Has Seasons (And That’s Normal!) A lot of us quietly carry with us a specific version of being an artist. The one where we show up consistently, make meaningful work every week, build momentum, and move steadily toward our goals. And then there’s...
by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
Visual Literacy Is Not Art Snobbery (It’s the Opposite) There’s a moment almost every self-taught artist has had. You’re standing in a museum, or scrolling past an image online, or flipping through a book. You see a piece that looks simple. Maybe it’s one color. Maybe...
by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
How to Talk About Abstract Art: A Guide for Beginners and Experienced Viewers There are moments in museums, galleries, or endless online scrolls when we encounter abstract paintings that simply don’t register. “Why is this an artwork?” is something I often hear when...
by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
Style Study Session: Sergio Bustamante 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...
by Carrie | Build Your Skill, Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
Why Your Art Looks Like Someone Else’s (And How to Fix It) If you’ve ever looked at your work and thought, “This looks too much like the artist I follow on Instagram…” you’re not alone. Every artist who has ever created anything has wrestled with the fear of being...
