

- Sep 17, 2019
Time Management for Emerging Artists: Balancing Painting, Business, and a Day Job (Part I)
If someone had told me that becoming an artist would make me organized, I would not have believed them. I knew I wanted to go all-in as a...


- Aug 29, 2019
What Do They Want Anyway?
*The following is an article about judging competitions written by Portrait Society of America Chairman, Edward Jonas. A toddler runs to...


- Jul 16, 2019
How Our Workspace Affects Our Work
As artists we are acutely attuned to our surroundings. The world around us – including the space we choose to work in – can be as...


- Jun 25, 2019
Moving Creatively to the Next Level
To those who say they can’t draw a stick figure, there’s a solution. Actually, there are many solutions, and one way to learn to draw,...


- Jun 4, 2019
The Best Workshop I Ever Took: Part 2
In this article, we continue our informative recap of survey respondents for the “Best Workshops” taken by portrait and figurative...

- Feb 5, 2019
Mastering Time
The beginning of a new year is an excellent time to reflect and take stock of the methods we use to make the most of our creative time. I...


- Jan 15, 2019
Artists Who Teach and How It Influences Their Work
For many artists, teaching is an important part of their career. It can provide inspiration, community, and a steady income, but...