Thursday, 17 June 2021
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Gesture & Bad Giraffe Taxedermy
Gesture is an essential skill for artists, and especially taxidermists, to master. 19th century Paris had a giraffe. Not just any giraffe – a beloved giraffe. This giraffe, dubbed “Zarafa”, was adored by the people of Paris. Giraffe wallpapers were … Continue reading
Monday, 14 June 2021
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The Must-Know Secret for Teaching Oil Painting on a Budget
Teaching oil painting with a small budget is possible if you apply this one simple principle. (Please note this article contains affiliate links.) Many art educators avoid teaching oil painting in their classrooms due to expense. It is true that … Continue reading
Thursday, 10 June 2021
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3 Unexpected Podcasts for Art Teachers
There are obvious podcasts for art teachers, and then there are the hidden nuggets that you might have missed. Here are 3 podcasts for art teachers that we think you should definitely know about. Skill-Based Art: A Learning Resource … Continue reading
Monday, 7 June 2021
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Scientific Discoveries in Art
Scientific progress is not always recognized in art, but it plays a significant role in aesthetic developments. The discovery of cadmiums as a use for pigment had an enormous effect on the trajectory of art. Cadmium reds, yellows, oranges, and … Continue reading
Thursday, 3 June 2021
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How to Care for a Class Set of Wood Palettes
Discover how to make your wood palettes last years and even get better with age. Please note that this post contains affiliate links. Additionally, our programs for art teachers are supported by generous donations of paint and Gamsol from Gamblin. … Continue reading
Monday, 31 May 2021
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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 you let it take you/Where you’ve never gone before? Or will you buy some drapes to … Continue reading
Thursday, 27 May 2021
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What Should I Draw?
“What should I draw?” is a common refrain from students in my art classroom. After years of answering this question, I have found that the answer is different for each student. As artists develop their skills, certain drawing subjects are … Continue reading
Monday, 24 May 2021
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How to Set Up a Painting Studio
Save yourself frustration and hassle by setting up your art studio space the right way. Learning how to draw and paint at the highest levels is challenging enough – there is no need to make the task even … Continue reading
Thursday, 20 May 2021
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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. Being able to accurately draw ideas for a bridge was as necessary of a skill for engineers as … Continue reading
Monday, 17 May 2021
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4 Must-Read Atelier Art Books for Newbies
New to atelier training? Here are 4 great books to help you get started. Please note this post contains affiliate links. You can read our policy on affiliate links here. 1. Beginning Drawing Atelier by Juliette Aristides. To be … Continue reading
