Temporada de lluvias is Roberto Gil de Montes’s first solo show at Kurimanzutto gallery in Mexico City. His serene figurative paintings explore how the effects of the rainy season in La Peñita, a small fishing town in Nayarit, Mexico, can radically alter how we see water, figuration, a flat surface, […]
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3 Ways to Incorporate Theater Techniques in the Art Room
Sitting at a desk all day listening to lectures sounds draining, tedious, and boring. As a matter of fact, classes with predominately lecture-style instruction have been proven to be ineffective. It can be challenging to deliver lessons packed with both information and hands-on engagement. One way to make learning more […]
6 Easy Ways to Make Gifts in Bulk and 18 Gifts for Your Students or Coworkers
Home / 6 Easy Ways to Make Gifts in Bulk and 18 Gifts for Your Students or Coworkers Does the idea of giving gifts to all of your students, staff, or colleagues feel overwhelming? As winter break approaches, many teachers think about gifting their students a small present as a […]
How to make money as an artist? Ways to make a living in art
Job search for artists Since the pandemics, employment platforms grew a lot. Locally, most of those platforms are targeting the US or Europe while remote jobs are taking advantage of the global economy with delocalization. Few artists can live from their art, so one of their alternatives is to find […]
5 Ways to Sell Your Art This Holiday Season — Caryl Fine Art
Whether or not you’re already selling your work online, this can be a great part of your holiday sales strategy. Perhaps you want to sell via your own website, or on Etsy, or simply by posting work on Instagram and soliciting sales that way. Consider whether you want to offer […]
Celebrate Earth Day! 40 Ways to Use Nature and Recylables in Art with Kids
Earth Day always sneaks up on me and sometimes I even miss it! But this year I am here to help you get organized and be prepared to celebrate Earth Day all month long, with 40 ways to use nature and recyclables in art and creative play with kids! The […]
Two Clever Ways to Take Inspiration from Other Artists Without Copying Them — Caryl Fine Art
If you’re an artist, I can guarantee that you take inspiration from other artists. Whether you’re inspired by the “late greats” like Van Gogh or Picasso or you’ve been greatly impacted by your art teachers (including me) or wonderful artists you’ve discovered on social media, your mind is filled with […]
3 Ways Art Benefits Mental Health
The Effects of Stress We all face a lot of stress nowadays, whether it be due to world events, the pandemic, or events in our own lives. This stress causes real physical and emotional harm to us if we don’t take steps to mitigate it as well as we can. […]
Bedroom paint ideas: 10 easy ways to update walls and more
Paint gives you the power to transform any space quickly and easily, but when it comes to bedroom paint ideas, a change of wall color isn’t the only option available. Bedroom furniture and floors are easy to spruce up with a cheery coat of paint, while painting woodwork, panelling and […]
Tips for painting kitchen cabinets: 17 ways to an expert finish
If you are looking for tips for painting kitchen cabinets, it’s likely your kitchen is looking a little tired. Changing the color of your kitchen cabinets will have a major impact on the entire room, as will simply smartening up an existing painted kitchen that is a little worn. Calling […]