I was looking for children's books about famous Black artists to read with my child in honor of Black History month, and I could not find a list anywhere. So, I began putting one together. I am sharing it here for anyone who, like me, might be looking specifically for visual artists to read about ...
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10 Children’s Books about Famous Black Artists
Improve Your Drawing Skills with These 5 Exercises
Some people say that practice makes perfect, but when it comes to drawing I like to say that the right kind of practice makes you better. When it comes to drawing consistent practice is the only way to get better. These exercises are the right kind of practice. They will train your eye to see and ...
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10 Simple ways to Connect to Nature with Art
For as long as humans have been creating, nature has been one of the most treasured sources of inspiration. When I find my creative energy low, connecting to nature is the quickest way to recharge. Here are 10 simple ways to connect to nature with art.
“An artist must possess Nature. He ...
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How to Start a Creative Practice
Have you always wanted to make art consistently and connect with your own creativity even just for a few minutes a day? I believe deeply that we are all creative and need to create. After years of trial and error, I have a creative practice that sticks and I’m sharing my best tips on how to ...
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How to Nurture Your Child’s Creativity
Are you wondering how to encourage your artistic child, nurture your child's creativity or simply wanting to help grow the valuable skills that art can develop? Here are the things you should do and a few to avoid.
Making art and nurturing your child's creativity teaches kids so many ...
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Gifts for Artists and Creatives
It's probably not surprising that I love art supplies and have a tendency to accumulate them at a faster than average rate. It would be helpful if I narrowed down my focus to one or two media, but I can't help it. I love it all. Creating this list of gifts for artists and creatives was so much ...
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