THE Artist's blog
Check back often for TIPS and ENCOURAGEMENT from Master Artists, expert ADVICE on artistic techniques and building a sustainable hobby or art career.
How to Critique Your Own Artwork
Learning to look at your own work with an objective eye (not an emotional one) is a skill that takes time to develop. Here’s what you need to know about the art of self-critique as you grow and develop as an artist.
How to Mix Green Paint Right—Every Time
By Mastrius
Artists, here’s how to mix your perfect shade of green paint in oil, acrylic, or watercolor!
Instagram Marketing for Artists
By Mastrius
Instagram is one of the best free tools artists can use. Here’s how to maximize your art marketing on the site.
Art Marketing for Artists
By Mastrius
All your hard work and creativity won’t do much if no one ever sees it! Here’s how to get both you and your artwork seen.
How to Work Smarter Not Harder in Your Art Studio in 2023
By Mastrius
Every artist can benefit from setting up an art system or framework. The big question is: what does a successful art practice look like?
OUR STORY: Mike deBoer
By LevellingUp
Today we’re peeking behind the scenes to get to know the engine that is MIKE DEBOER: LU co-founder and Julie deBoer’s husband and partner in (creative) crime!
Toxic tips
By David Langevin
I use my hands a lot when I am painting, esp with acrylics, and more so when there is a lot of texture in the piece. It is good to understand the health hazards when creating your masterpieces, and there is a long history of painters getting sick from their craft.
