Artist inspiration

As a self-taught artist, you will have a tough but rewarding road ahead. You will not have the structure or guidance provided by a top art school, however, you will have the freedom to learn how you please. #drawpaintacademy

Stuck for ideas? Here are 20 art techniques to try, using materials you probably already have, suggested by real life artists. :)

I recently asked the artists that follow TAA on social media for their tips on how to be more productive and efficient in the studio. We got some GREAT answers and inspired tons of really fun discussion. Why Does Productivity Matter? Why does productivity and efficiency even matter? Doesn’t thinking like that get in the way […]

By Nicole Tinkham When looking at a famous abstract painting do you ever think “I could do that”? If you’re wondering how something so simple can be considered a masterpiece, you’re not alone. Is i…

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Something a bit different this week! This post is the first in a series of five, focused on helping you become ever clearer about what’s unique to you,... The post How to be inspired by other artists

There is a selection of inspiring resources out there for artists, these are a few of our favourite art websites every aspiring artist should know!

9 Artist Branding Tips To Establish Yourself As An Artist - Discover how you can separate yourself from all of the other artists selling art online. #Artist #artmarketing via @davenevue

#People At 86, British Artist Rose Wylie Doesn’t Know Why She’s Suddenly an Art Star. She’s Just Trying to Enjoy It

If you are learning how to paint, you will probably go through some flat periods where creative inspiration seems lacking. The white canvas sits on your easel, bare of any paint for a day as you ponder over your first stroke. That day turns into a week, and sometimes that week turns into months or