Ann Richman 6/1/23 Ann Richman 6/1/23

Part 1- How to Make Prints of Your Artwork: Scanning

Finding easy-to-follow directions on how to create prints of your artwork is not easy. In this article, I remedy that. I tell you how to scan your image. In the next blog I’ll tell you how to clean it up, and tell you where you can get prints made.

Ann Richman 5/25/23 Ann Richman 5/25/23

How to Develop Art Habits & the Quirky Habits of 6 Famous Artists

Developing habits is essential to ensuring that you keep practicing art. Many famous artists had habits that helped them to create. Read about their quirky habits, and learn tips to help you develop your own so you create consistently.

Ann Richman 5/18/23 Ann Richman 5/18/23

5 Tips for Using Colored Pencils on Clairfontaine Pastelmat

Clairefontaine Pastelmat is an amazing surface to use with colored pencils, but some artists struggle with knowing how to use it to their advantage. Here are 5 tips for making the most out of Pastelmat.

Ann Richman 5/11/23 Ann Richman 5/11/23

Clairfontaine Pastelmat- the Pros and Cons

Clairefontaine pastelmat is a beautiful surface to draw on with pastels or colored pencils. Here are 5 pros and 5 cons of the using this particular paper.

Ann Richman 5/4/23 Ann Richman 5/4/23

Rebel Artists- Breaking Composition Rules

Rules were made to be broken! After diving into rules of composition and design, it’s fun to admire 5 artists who broke the rules to create masterpieces.

Ann Richman 4/27/23 Ann Richman 4/27/23

Part 3 - How to Create A Better Composition of Art: 6 Composition Strategies

There are many strategies that artists can use when composing art. In this blog, I go over 6 of them, provide examples, and tell you how to execute them in your own artwork.

Ann Richman 4/20/23 Ann Richman 4/20/23

Part 2 of How to Create A Better Composition of Art: The 8 Principles of Art

There are 8 principles of art that artists use to create compositions. In this blog, I go over each principle and provide an example of it in a famous artwork. Learning about the principles of art can help you to be more deliberate about composition decisions.

Ann Richman 4/13/23 Ann Richman 4/13/23

Part 1 of How to Create A Better Composition of Art: The 7 Elements of Art

Determining an artwork’s composition is so important because it can greatly influence the overall aesthetic quality and impact of a piece. In this article, I go over important elements to consider when creating an artwork that will impact the composition.