As a working artist, there's nothing more frustrating than having a tons of "work" that you need to paint and not "feeling" like painting or creating. Some call it Artist block, artists burnout, or maybe just a case of the blues, but I had one of these moments today.
I'm a dreamer and a goal setter. A firm believer that if you dream something and want to make it happen, you have to write it down and have some sort of plan, or you will look up in 1, 5, 10 years down the road, and you will still be dreaming the same dream, but one stained with regret. I lived that way for years, wondering how others accomplished so much, as I sat back and cheered on their wins...
Here are 5 techniques to use to get thick, touchable texture in your acrylic paintings.
Did I loose you at exercise? Don’t panic, all of these you can do seated, and they don’t require gym clothes; you won’t even break a sweat! As a f...
As a working artist, there's nothing more frustrating than having a tons of "work" that you need to paint and not "feeling" like painting or creating. Some call it Artist block, artists burnout, or maybe just a case of the blues, but I had one of these moments today.
Can finding inspiration for your art be a learned skill? Here's my process and experience on this topic.
If you saw my art studio right now, you would laugh that I'm actually offering tips for art organization. But, as an unorganized person, I love ...
I'm a dreamer and a goal setter. A firm believer that if you dream something and want to make it happen, you have to write it down and have some sort of plan, or you will look up in 1, 5, 10 years down the road, and you will still be dreaming the same dream, but one stained with regret. I lived that way for years, wondering how others accomplished so much, as I sat back and cheered on their wins...
By Andrea Lawless Upon arriving at the Vintage Round Top for Meet the Maker, a creative faith retreat, 19 women laid down their burdens and chal...
Knowing when to say your painting is finished can be complicated...
Stacy Spangler and Andrea Lawless will be hosting a Creative Faith Retreat in Round Top Texas, September 2-5, 2022!
Sweet summertime...I have such fond memories of the long summer days of my childhood spent in the enchanted yard of my papaw and grandmas house,...
