Seeing with Your Eyes and Not Assumptions
Artists work hard to lose their assumptions about what they are seeing, and truly observe the scenes before them. This is known as nurturing an…

Artists work hard to lose their assumptions about what they are seeing, and truly observe the scenes before them. This is known as nurturing an…

When artists abandon beauty and the human figure as worthy subjects, the advertising industry fills the vacuum with glee. This article explores why the creation…

As an art teacher, nothing is more ire-inspiring to me than the proliferation of prodigy propoganda. We see them everywhere on social media – young…

Seeing better – like reading – is a skill that can enhance nearly every aspect of day-to-day life. My older sister learned how to read…

Gesture is an essential skill for artists, and especially taxidermists, to master. 19th century Paris had a giraffe. Not just any giraffe – a beloved…

Learning to draw matters not just to artists, but to everyone. Learning how to draw well requires that you view the things in front of…

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…

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…

Sensitivity of touch is a necessary skill for learning how to draw at the highest levels. Learning How to Draw When I started learning how…

Why Should an Art Teacher Get an MA in Studio Art? The Benefits Are Many As an art teacher, you’ve probably thought about enrolling in…

How to un-banish a color from your wardrobe and find the right version of it for you. I used to think that I could NOT wear…

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…