Art Can Be Taught, Art Can Be Learned
Art can be taught. But why do so many people think that it cannot? This article explains everything you need to know in order to…
Dept. of Aesthetics Blog
Color Palettes of Iceland
Every country has its own, place-specific palette, but Iceland has some of the most unique colors of them all. Blue Lagoon Palette The Blue Lagoon…
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…
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…
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…
Scientific Discoveries in Art
Scientific progress is not always recognized in art, but it plays a significant role in aesthetic developments. Cadmiums The discovery of cadmiums as a use…
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,…
Learning to Draw Matters
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 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…
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…