How to Care for a Class Set of Wood Painting Palettes
Discover how to make your wood painting palettes last years and even get better with age. Please note that this post contains affiliate links. Additionally,…
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Learning to Draw Matters
You have a magic carpet/That will whiz you through the air To Spain or Maine or Mexico/If you just tell it where. So will…
How to Set Up a Painting Studio
Save yourself frustration and hassle by setting up your painting studio space the right way. Learning how to draw and paint at the highest levels…
Art Skill Scarcity: What Happened?
Learning how to draw realistically was a necessary skill taught in much formal education up until the dawn of the 20th century. DRAWING ACCURATELY IS…
4 Must-Read Atelier Art Books for Newbies
New to atelier training? Here are 4 great atelier books to help you get started. Please note this post contains affiliate links. You can read…
The “Normal” Art Classroom
What is “normal” in the art classroom anymore? And should we go back to teaching art exactly the way we were before? The pandemic may have…
BEST DRAWING PENCILS FOR THE CLASSROOM
This guide reviews the pros and cons of 3 different pencil styles as seen through the lens of classroom use. Before we begin, you should…
How to Set Up an Oil Painting Palette
You can make a complete mess of your oil painting palette, or you can set it up the smart way. Nothing is worse than being…
Best Easels for the Art Classroom
Discover the best art easel style for your teaching needs. There are 2 major easel types that are useful for teaching art to large groups…
3 Things You Need to Know About Our Master’s in Studio Art Program
An MA Studio Art Program for Art Teachers Seeking Excellence Working in partnership with the prestigious Florence Academy of Art, the School of Atelier Arts…
How to Clean Oil Painting Brushes
How exactly should you clean your oil painting brushes once you finish working for the day? It depends on who you ask. Please note that…
BEST DRAWING BOARDS FOR THE ART CLASSROOM
Drawing boards are an essential tool for helping students level up their drawing skillset. But they also pose unique classroom management challenges. So, which drawing…