The Beginner Mindset for Artists
The first cycle we ever did at My Art Practice was about being a beginner. That was not accidental. I
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Art Vlogs
Learning How to Improvise in Your Art
I want to talk about how I improvise when making art, but first I need to chat a bit about
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A Simple Way to Unify Patterned Papers in Collage
Today I want to share a super simple technique that I use to unify little scraps of collage paper in
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How to Fix Art Mistakes: The Overlooked Skill Every Artist Needs
Every artist makes mistakes. That sounds obvious, but I think a lot of us secretly hope that the goal is
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Why Fixing Art Journal Pages Builds Creative Confidence
My art journal is a tool for artistic growth. And, man, has it helped me to grow over the years!
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Finding Your Art Style is All About Establishing Your Personal Preferences
People always talk about “finding your art style,” but I think they should talk about establishing your personal preferences instead.
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Why Reworking Old Art Is Central to My Creative Practice
One of the biggest misconceptions about being an artist is the idea that successful artists make successful work on the
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The Power of Micro-Experiments: Discovery of How To Paper Marble with Just Acrylic & Water
I’m an art teacher, an art coach, an art mentor and I push every student and client to experiment as
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Thrift Store Find: 6 Art Books for $12 and Here’s How I Plan to Use Them
I brought home a stack of art books from the thrift store last week. They were $1.99 each and completely
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If You Can’t Find Your Supplies, You Can’t Make Art: 3 Organization Tips
I have an (often) very messy art studio, but I am extremely organized. It’s not hyperbole when I say that
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