by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice, How to be An Artist
In art history, “patronage” meant something very specific: powerful individuals, families, religious institutions, or states commissioning works of art and architecture, funding artists, and thereby shaping culture. Think of the Medici family in Florence, or the... 
by Carrie | Build Your Skill, Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
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 style to better understand J.M.W.... 
by Carrie | Build Your Skill, Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
12 Lies Artists Are Told, And the Truth That Sets Us Free For many artists, the journey can feel like swimming upstream. Whether it’s gatekeeping in the art world, internalized self-doubt, or outdated myths about what it means to be “legit,” the noise is loud. But... 
by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice, How to be An Artist
At the time of this writing, there are so many crises in the world that we share a responsibility to address, from famine in Gaza, Mali, and Sudan, to political strife and climate emergencies. And so often, this makes creatives feel like they shouldn’t make any art at... 
by Carrie | Build Your Skill, Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
Ever feel like you’re starting from scratch every time you sit down to make art? You’re not alone. Many self-taught artists I work with tell me they want to make more art, but they struggle with time, confidence, or knowing where to begin. That’s where... 
by Carrie | Build Your Skill, Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
As artists, we are constantly bombarded with “rules” and expectations about how we should approach our craft. From drawing fundamentals to the idea that certain techniques are “cheating,” the art world loves to set standards that can sometimes feel...