by Melissa | Sep 16, 2014 | Art Journal, Tuesday Tips & Art Tips
And we’re onto our second part of the Practical Ways to Study from Life series! If you’d like a refresher of what we’ve already covered, you can view the Introduction and Part 1! Today’s tip is foundational to growing in our skill of studying...
by Melissa | Sep 9, 2014 | Art Journal, Tuesday Tips & Art Tips
On a recent trip down south, I did the amazing. Okay, well, maybe it wasn’t so amazing, but it certainly was unique. I left my camera home. Which is something that I don’t usually do on family trips. Although I did have a small camera with me that I was...
by Melissa | Sep 2, 2014 | Art Journal, Tuesday Tips & Art Tips
Working from life is SO important! When I say this, I’m talking to myself as much as to you. I am just starting to grasp the beautiful value of working from life! Recently, I attended the Lamplighter Guild in Letchworth State Park and studied under Lisa Mistuik....
by Melissa | Mar 4, 2014 | Art Journal, Tuesday Tips & Art Tips
Ideas for Organization of Pencils Keeping your pencils organized is much like laying out a palette for oil paints. Here are three ideas for keeping pencils organized and within easy reach. Idea #1 Divide Pencils by Size. Using tins or jars...
by Melissa | Nov 12, 2013 | Art Journal, Scripture & Art, Tuesday Tips & Art Tips
A couple of avenues that I want to work on as an artist, is listening to the Scripture while I work, as well as including more study of the Word with my art. God’s Word should be the best place to find inspiration as an artist! There are many ways we can include...
by Melissa | Oct 29, 2013 | Art Journal, Tuesday Tips & Art Tips
The past three posts in this sketching series focused on being relaxed, trying different styles, practicing from life, and getting the idea. This week’s focus is on: Tip #5 – Do It Daily As I have been thinking about sketching more...
