St. Patrick and the shamrock St. Patrick’s Day. On March 17th, people around the world honour Irish heritage and culture by wearing green, attending parades, and enjoying traditional music. At the heart of St. Patrick’s Day is the story of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who is credited with bringing Christianity to the… Continue reading Discover the Beautiful Symbolism of the Shamrock: March Art Prompts
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Break Through Your Artist’s Block: Tactics for Finding New Inspiration
The creative journey The “inspiration, motivation, action” cycle is a common experience for many of us as we create our work. Inspiration is the spark that ignites the creative process. It can come from a variety of sources, such as nature, other works of art, personal experiences, or even random thought. Inspiration is often described… Continue reading Break Through Your Artist’s Block: Tactics for Finding New Inspiration
Selling Your Art in New Zealand: Tips and Resources for Success
Let’s get started. Selling your art in New Zealand can be a challenging task, but with the right approach, it can also be a rewarding one. Here are some tips and resources to help you get started: Online Marketplaces: Websites such as Trade Me and Chooice allow you to list and sell your art online… Continue reading Selling Your Art in New Zealand: Tips and Resources for Success
Unleash Your Creativity: How to sketch from Nature
Let’s go get some fresh air Drawing or sketching from nature is a wonderful way to connect with the natural world and improve your artistic skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, the beauty and tranquillity of nature can provide endless inspiration for your artwork. In this post, I’ll be providing you with… Continue reading Unleash Your Creativity: How to sketch from Nature
Make It As An Artist: 9 Elements To Empower You
1. Discover your unique style and let it shine When it comes to developing your style and art medium, pay attention to what you naturally gravitate towards. Chances are, that’s where you’ll have the most fun and be able to push boundaries. But if it’s not, don’t worry! Don’t try to force it. If you’re… Continue reading Make It As An Artist: 9 Elements To Empower You
New Year, New Inspiration: 20 Art Prompts for January
Get that spark! January is the perfect time to get inspired and create new art. The start of a new year brings with it a sense of renewal and the opportunity to set new goals and intentions. Whether you’re in the middle of winter or summer, the change of season can also bring a renewed… Continue reading New Year, New Inspiration: 20 Art Prompts for January
5 Ways To Overcome Your Fear Of Sharing Your Art
Not sure where to start? Sharing your art with a wider audience for the first time can be a daunting task, but it is an important step in the journey of an artist. The fear of rejection and criticism can be overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that everyone starts somewhere. Here are five reasons… Continue reading 5 Ways To Overcome Your Fear Of Sharing Your Art
How the vibrant Countdown Wainuiomata Mural was made
At first, I was like, “Nahhh…” Mayor Campbell Barry put out a Facebook post aimed at Lower Hutt artists, and my husband, Daniel, tagged me in the comments. We were standing in the kitchen, and he said, “I tagged you in Campbell Barry’s post. Countdown Wainuiomata is looking for an artist to make a mural… Continue reading How the vibrant Countdown Wainuiomata Mural was made
Jumpstart your imagination with the best art prompts for May
May is here. It is time to make something new. Whether you are looking for some fresh ideas to draw, paint, collage, sculpt or design – you’ve come to the right place. Below you will find 31 art prompts that allow you to make one art piece a day, or maybe you’re stuck and you… Continue reading Jumpstart your imagination with the best art prompts for May
Get free from comparison – Make art with confidence.
“There is no right or wrong in art.” I think she told us that to disarm our fear of failure and comparing ourselves to each other. In that one sentence, she reassured our entire class that no one’s art is better or worse than the person sitting next to them. She was encouraging us to… Continue reading Get free from comparison – Make art with confidence.