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7 years of practice, close to 1,000 artworks created, acceptances to juried exhibitions, and multiple sales, Robyn is beginning to seriously pursue a career in art. Read more about Robyn's story to learn how it all began.

Read the tips Henri Matisse has to young artists who are just beginning their artistic journey. What do you take away from his writing?

One of the cardinal differences between a Great Master and a mediocre artist is the tonal awareness. In art, “looking” requires a specific technique! Read this article to understand the importance of tone in art.

An Artist Statement is an important and necessary part of your body of work. You'll need one for submissions to colleges, exhibitions, galleries - even on your website. It's a way for the viewer to get to know you, separate from your visual work. You may find it difficult to write one, so we've created an exercise that will help.

Sometimes a question may sound so ridiculous that you may feel it doesn’t deserve an answer. Read this article to learn why we applaud those brave enough to ask silly questions.

How can you stand out among tens of thousands of applicants? In this article, we’ll talk about the five top topics to keep in mind while putting together your portfolio.

Rachel Dinwiddie is one of our College Portfolio Students that has blossomed into an audacious artist. When Rachel first came to our studio, she comfortable with small paintings - her largest piece was the size of a sheet of paper. After a year of classes, she was painting large scale and began winning awards.

Titles can bring a new quality to an artwork that, without it, would be less interesting. A title can be connected to what you see literally, but it can be suggesting another story, other than what is depicted. Titles are a great way to add another layer to an art piece, without having to illustrate it on the piece itself.

The article provides a concise guide to stretching watercolor paper, a crucial technique to prevent buckling and ensure even paint absorption.

Have a few drawings made with charcoal or pastels? If you haven’t sprayed them with fixative yet, you’re probably worried about smudging them. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use fixative spray correctly so you can preserve your pencil, charcoal, or pastel drawings.

Learning how to look at art in a museum will give you a more meaningful experience - for art lovers, art students, and beginner artists.

It’s no secret that the world of education has changed dramatically in recent years. In this article, we talk about why we decided to close our physical studio for the first time in 30 years and focus on our online curriculum.

Composition is the invisible, integral foundation to a well-designed artwork. Learn about this underrated but crutial aspect of any art piece.