In the first article, we thought about composition in textured art with the Rule of Thirds and how this can improve our art. In this article, we will look at creating a focal point. What is a focal point? The focal point is the part of the art that the Read more…
Is creative block holding you back from making art? What’s holding you back from making your art? If you want to create but it’s not happening, you are not alone. Some things are out of our control and they pull us away from our creative lives. And sometimes we just Read more…
I love to create mixed art on canvas and it’s no secret that Powertex products are my favourites. As a Powertex tutor I’ve tried lots of different types of projects. These are three tips for using Powertex to create great mixed media art. If mixed media art is all about Read more…
This art journaling FAQ is for beginners getting stuck. The following questions have come up in my journaling class so I’m sharing them here in the hope that they help someone else. (more…)
Art journaling my way My art journal is where I leave my thoughts, my worries and fears. It’s also somewhere I can test new ideas and experiment with colour and drawing. I work through tough days and celebrate my achievements. The act of sitting down to journal creates a safe Read more…
