Will This Really Help Me?

Oh, what a beautiful sphere! This “featured image” was created by AI, and it is, indeed, quite lovely. Spheres are … More

Cross Contour Lines Explained: Techniques for Realistic Drawings

One of the most popular posts on Artistcoveries was written in 2019: Developing New Skills – Cross Contour Lines. Now, … More

There is something to be said, I think, for “improvisational art” when we’re learning to draw and paint. To me, … More

I loved playing “Jacks” as a child, and I actually was fairly good at it, if I do say so … More

One of the reasons I came back to the studio was because I felt guilty — not about leaving my … More

Just choosing a title for today’s post has been a challenge. This little charcoal study doesn’t deserve a lot of … More

I was a cheerleader in high school, and “2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate” was one of the … More

“Gridlock” is apparently a computer game where you try to outwit opponents as you maneuver your way through a grid … More

The most recent art lesson I’ve reviewed at The Virtual Instructor has gone over the importance of drawing from life. … More

I’m bouncing around a bit here in my art studio… mostly doing watercolor, but still practicing brush lettering, and re-visiting … More

I’ve mentioned several times that even while I’ve been away from “art” for quite some time, I have recently done … More

Now that I’m spending a little time in my studio again, I am having fun playing with watercolors. There are … More

I’m making progress on my butterfly project — and I’m slowly climbing up that Ladder of Success I posted recently. … More

The good news — well, I guess it’s good — is that I’m getting back to the studio. I’ve been … More

It’s that time of year again! Spring is right around the corner and with spring comes Sketchbook Revival, a free … More

First… just a quick note to let everyone know that I’m feeling much better after my “melt-down” last week. My … More

I haven’t been overly ambitious lately where art is concerned. For the moment I’m content to do a little daily … More

I learned something today. Of course, I try to learn something every day, and usually I do come across at … More

I’m old enough to remember “The Shadow” radio program. Although it began in 1937, a bit before my time, it … More

I’m a bit behind on posting this since I’ve been so wrapped up in other projects I’ve wanted to share. … More