Inspire Creativity: 10 Tips to Get Past the Creative Block
How to Overcome a Creative Block Being creative is a trait shared by people in many career fields, not just artists or designers, but…
Self Taught Artist
Self taught Artists are an independent type. From Outsider artists to those that diligently teach themselves, get tips and encouragement. Learn about Visionary artists, Folk art and Outsider Art.
Bob Dylan – Capturing the Spirit of the Times
We See Only the Surface of Things… For more than fifty year Dylan has adhered to an artistic statement in his Nobel speech. He…
Tips for the Self-Taught Artist: Honing Your Skills
5 Tips for the Self-Taught Artist: How to Hone in on Your Skills Those who “teach” themselves art can understandably become frustrated, particularly as…
Featured Artist Nini Barbakadze
“The Sky has not limit, nor does out dreams”. Meet Featured Artist Nini who began drawing in Kindergarten. A self-taught artist, she expresses that…
In Celebration of Women’s History Month – Ethel Reed, Art Nouveau & Graphic Designer
Ethel Reed: Ahead of Her Time The first American woman to achieve prominence as a graphic designer and Art Nouveau, Ethel Reed was a…
Politics Aside, This Artist Deserves a Second Glance
George Bush Painter and creator of Portraits of Courage Many may know of George Bush as one of the Presidents of the United States….
Self-taught Artist Thornton Dial – From Factory Worker to Prominent Artist
Self-Taught Artist Thornton Dial – “Outsider” Artist Dial, who passed away at 87 years old on January 2016 was a self-taught African American artist…
James Castle, an Isolated Idahoan Often Called ‘Insane’ – and Highly Talented Artist/Bookmaker
Outsider Artist – James Castle Born in Garden Valley, Idaho in 1899 just nine years after the rural frontier territory was admitted to the…
Budding Tips For The Self Taught Artist
If you’re in the beginning stages of your art career, it’s important that you make yourself visible online. However, there are a few steps…
Are you an artist? Do these tests tell all?
In the 1950’s and 60’s mail order magazine ads were designed towards artists with headlines such as “you are in demand, if you can…