Combatting Perfectionism
I have an ugly problem I don’t like to admit to. It’s not pretty, it’s unfriendly, and its something I will probably battle for the rest of my life. Hi, my name is Carrie and I’m a perfectionist. Society celebrates perfectionism. (How so?) I can remember countless...
Why do the Arts Matter? A Working-Class Perspective
Why the Arts are Important to Me: a Working-Class Perspective Guest post on Artist Strong By Lou Mycroft, Teacher Educator, Runner and Mum My mom was a visual artist, although as she didn’t raise me, that was hardly an influence on my life. I have no technical skills...
Blogs for Creative Inspiration
I thought today should be a post about blog resources. Writing one is great fun, but I am informed and inspired by other writers, too. I want to offer a few for possible meandering throughout your internet day. Here are a few articles, old and new, that have...
Sharpen Your Skills: Understanding Value
Confidently use value to improve your art
If you want to draw or paint anything you want, understanding value is a MUST.
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