A quick guide to mass notan
Mass notan is used to determine shape, pattern and to explore the arrangement of negative space prior to beginning a painting. It is a quick way to resolve compositional issues ...
Was Turner the first abstract artist?
( See audio player of this article at the bottom of the page ) Was Turner the first abstract artist, it seems to be a debated question. Some say absolutely ...
The Sunflowers are Mine: A Book Review
The Sunflowers are Mine by Martin Bailey ( See audio player for this article at the bottom of the page ) Martin Bailey is an arts journalist and a specialist ...
Real Artists Don’t Starve: Book Review
A book review of Real Artists Don’t Starve from The Artists Book Club
When an artist meets a poet
Or in this case dozens of poets spanning the ages from Shakespeare to Plath. Timeless and modern classics are treated to a thoughtful ethereal visualization resulting in a book to ...
Your top 2 questions about The Artists Book Club
Hey! We are almost ready! But, we need your help. Before we finalize The Artists Book Club, we want to make sure we have everything covered. So, what are your ...
What Books are you reading?
I love art books!! Since you are here I’m guessing you do too! I would love to know what art books you are reading right now, drop in below and ...
2 Classic design strategies
Want some time tested strategies to improve your artwork immediately? Then check out these 2 classic design strategies to quickly improve your art that have been used by artists for ...
Tom and Jack: Book review
The title piqued my interest. How were these two artists, polar opposites in style, connected?I searched for a used copy, it arrived a few days later and I started reading ...
Beginning Drawing Atelier: A review
Beginning Drawing Atelier An Instructional Sketchbook by Juliette Aristides ” The only thing is to see.” August Rodin Learning to see is the first step in improving your drawing skills. ...