Today I challenge you to create art just for yourself. Think about your favorite style, media and surface and set a time period. Only paint the stuff that you are passionate about making. Drop me a note and tell me what you decided to do by using the form on https://www.sarahbutcher.com/studio-talk Happy Art Making!
To see me making this video go to my YouTube video at https://youtu.be/ghPaqekg8vQ
Draw every day with your favorite tool.Practice drawing the things around you. And most of all ENJOY it!
I visited my friend artist Kim the other day. She has a great studio space in a renovated barn. It was the perfect place to start a conversation about our art making, our fears, our dreams and what holds us back from just putting our work and ourselves out there.
Here’s an idea for a handcrafted art journal using easy to get materials and easy to do instructions. See my YouTube video for the steps to complete.https://youtu.be/ghPaqekg8vQ
Don’t spend money on expensive dad day decor for your dessert. Get the kids to make some fun and festive cut outs for the cake or centerpiece! See more at https://www.sarahbutcher.com/studio-talk
Drawing or painting from life is your best choice for improving the authenticity of your art work.
After taking photos to use as possible inspiration for your art work sit down and go through them. Look for visual interest in the colors, textures, shapes and shadows. Pay particular attention to the light and time of day. The more you look at the composition of your images the better you will become at choosing good ones and taking effective photos as well.
Start your practice of looking for effective compositions every day wherever you are. Capture those potential art works with your phone camera. Hear more about analyzing your images tomorrow.
Next time you begin a painting consider toning the ground. This technique helps you to see color more accurately.
Today is Flag Day America! Visualize and create a flag that represents you or your family.
The Internet can be a soul crushing place for artists trying to been seen, but it can also be a great tool for promoting your art. We have to set our egos and fear of rejection aside and learn how to tell our stories and have confidence in our artistic expression. Let’s crush it!
Artistic inspiration for June 13 Begin your day with creative thoughts inspired by the summer world around you.