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A Game-Changing Pastel Technique
Welcome back to the Art2Life vlog! Ever wondered how to seal pastels so they stay bold and vibrant? Today, I’m sharing a studio technique that’s been a total game-changer for…
An Essential Truth About Making Art
I just finished teaching an Art2Life destination Workshop in Morocco—what an amazing time we had! It was great to connect, share, and make art together! There’s one thing that comes up again and again at every workshop though. It’s an essential truth about art I’d like everyone to know and…
A trick to train your eye for design
It’s Day 1 at the Art2Life destination Workshop in Morocco, and it’s hot! But we’re excited and just getting going using only black and white paint. It’s the best way to train your eye to see design very clearly. It’s easy to notice differences: what’s light, what’s dark, what’s big,…
What I learned about acrylic paint.
I usually work with oil paint on large works, but I’ve run into some issues with the paint peeling after the canvas has been rolled and shipped. I’ve resisted working with acrylic because it dries so fast, but I’m using only acrylic on this large painting, and I’ve discovered a…