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
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
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.