Monthly Archives: February 2021
ATELIER DICTIONARY
What is Atelier? Notional Space? Contours? Fret not my friend, this is your go-to dictionary for all those wonky terms people who draw and paint realistically like to throw around. This is an ever expanding project, so check back regularly … Continue reading
NEW BEGINNINGS IN ARTEDUCATIONLAND
Mandy during her atelier training in Seattle, WA circa 2014 Do you take yourself seriously as an artist? The new year is traditionally a time for planning hopes and dreams. It’s a time of big goal setting for how we … Continue reading
NOTES ABOUT NOTICING
Tree Study by John Ruskin (1819-1900) Ruskin Foundation, Ruskin Library, Lancaster University “That woman poached a couch and skinned it!” This what my friend and fellow painter exclaimed to me in a coffee shop one day. I glanced up to see … Continue reading
HOW TO DRAW A ROSE PART II
“Atelier” is simply the French word for “studio”. It is a place where artists train in order to master realistic drawing and painting skills. Today, this French term continues to be in use, as that is where most American painters … Continue reading
HOW TO DRAW A ROSE PART 1
Why a rose? Roses inspire many people and are one of the most desired subjects people wish to draw. In this article, I will take you through every step of drawing a rose using a block-in method. By following this … Continue reading
Yes, You Can Draw a Stick Figure
Why do grown adults insist they can not draw as well as a preschooler? When I tell someone that I am an artist, more often than not they respond with “I can’t even draw a stick figure.” As a certified … Continue reading
WHO IS EDWARD MITCHELL BANNISTER?
Discover the man who helped change the course of art education and become a founding instructor of the Rhode Island School of Design. “Landscape” by Edward Mitchell Bannister from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Edward Mitchell Bannister’s Artistic Journey You … Continue reading