I’m so long this week in posting this review that I’m going to use a pic from when the one of the shortlisted artists was announced as the introduction! the winner of Episode 7 is announced This is my review of Episode 7 of Portrait Artist of the Year 2022 […]
Meditation for Artists
I used to think meditating meant sitting up straight and still for a certain number of minutes every single day, focusing on my breath and trying to clear my mind of thoughts and feel calm. When I believed this, I did not meditate. My photo from a recent vacation spot […]
Children’s Lessons for Advent–Epiphany — A Sanctified Art
The holidays are a magical time for children. We’ve created these children’s lessons to be used with our Close to Home series for Advent–Epiphany (Year C) in worship, Sunday School, or at home. Each week includes a scripture to read from the International Children’s Bible, some “wondering” statements, a good […]
We’re in this Together | FineArtViews
We’re in this together, dear artists. Or, rather, we should be in this together. Let me explain. We live in an era of unprecedented opportunity for creatives. We call it the Sovereign Artist Era. Some people call it the “creator economy.” Whatever you call it, it refers to the convergence […]
Collaborative Winter Bulletin Board 2022
I do a collaborative bulletin board for winter every year. Here is the link to the post where I shared a lot of past boards >> https://www.artwithmre.com/2022/11/need-some-winter-bulletin-board.html When I made that post we had not finished up this year’s board. I wanted to share it with you. I love how cool […]
6 Reasons Artists Should Never Stop Taking Workshops & Classes — Caryl Fine Art
5. A workshop can be a self-care retreat Workshops can be a way to carve out time for yourself—time to heal, relax and relieve stress. Often a workshop takes place out of town, but even for workshops near your home, you are taken out of your normal routine. These classes often […]
Gurney Journey: Five Rules for Painting
This weblog by Dinotopia creator James Gurney is for illustrators, plein-air painters, sketchers, comic artists, animators, art students, and writers. You’ll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first-hand reports from art schools and museums. Contact You can write me at: James Gurney PO […]
Straight-Line Block-In is a Spiritual Mindfulness Practice and a Life Philosophy
When I first learned straight-line block-in drawing, in a workshop with Juliette Aristides in 2007, I felt like dark clouds had parted and a golden ladder had descended, leading to drawing abilities I never before thought I could attain. I felt like I had been given a tool like fire, […]
Artisan Markets: Tips for Joining and Selling Art
Offering your art for sale at an artisan market is an easy way to increase sales and visibility without committing to a brick-and-mortar store. You can interact with customers in a more personal setting and share the stories behind your work face-to-face. Follow this step-by-step guide to joining and selling at […]
Holding Space for Both the Prophetic & the Pastoral This Advent season — A Sanctified Art
This Advent, as we near the close of a hard and heavy year for all of us, we know more than ever that we desperately need sacred space to lament, grieve, receive spiritual comfort, and glimpse hope. At the same time, heeding the call to justice is just as needed […]