Brushes in Drawing
How to use a brush to paint, or "dry brush" draw in Graphite and Charcoal:
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Artist Spotlight: Melissa Cookeart
http://melissacookeart.com/ THE PROCESS Cooke's drawings are made by dusting thin layers of graphite onto paper with a dry brush. The...
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Artist Spotlight: Sarah Graham
Sarah Graham's work is uniquely beautiful. Her twisting, flowing, sensuous flower forms, executed with a restrained elegance yet a...
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How to avoid the cliché
http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/avoiding-cliche-art Starting a new work can be a daunting prospect for even the most confident of...
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Art is good for the brain!
http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-10-31-art-therapy-good-for-brain/ Studies show that art therapy gives back to Alzheimer’s patients,...
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Artist Spotlight: Andrew Salgado
http://www.andrewsalgado.com/ Canadian Painter Awesome