Published inThe Orange Journal·May 26The Support You Need During A Job HuntI left my data and technology job about ten months ago after a prolonged period of burnout and abuse suffered at the hands of managers and co-workers there. …Job Hunting6 min readJob Hunting6 min read
May 23How To Make a CollageNote: As an Arteza Affiliate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on one of the affiliate links in this post and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission. One of my go-to art activities when I’m stressed and looking for…Art5 min readArt5 min read
May 14Spot the Signs of Instagram Scams Targeting ArtistsWe need to talk about Instagram. I’ve been promoting my art on Instagram (IG) for several months now, and although it’s been great for getting my work noticed and making connections with galleries, I’m frustrated with the scammy behavior that’s rampant on the platform. It’s disheartening to work hard on…Instagram6 min readInstagram6 min read
Dec 14, 2022Basics of Color PsychologyYou might already know that color is a powerful way to convey mood and influence emotions. For example, designers recommend painting bedrooms in white or shades of blue and green since these are calming colors that help you relax. …Art5 min readArt5 min read
Dec 5, 2022Fundamentals of ColorColor is such a ubiquitous part of our daily lives it’s easy to forget about it until we have to describe something. When creating — or even viewing art, we have to consider the impact of every color in the artwork and how those are combined in the piece to…Art4 min readArt4 min read
Nov 27, 2022Start an Acrylic Painting PracticeBegin a Creative Practice — Practicing creativity is an exercise in self care that boosts your mental and emotional wellbeing. Multiple studies have affirmed the benefits of practicing creativity — from reducing stress and anxiety, to improving cognition and problem-solving. And you don’t need to be a talented artist with loads of artistic skills to…Painting6 min readPainting6 min read
Oct 18, 2022Get a Real JobI don’t know what I’m doing. I didn’t grow up thinking I wanted to be an artist or a writer. Making a living off of either seemed like a longshot at best, if not impossible. I never imagined it was possible, feasible, or even smart to pursue it. All the…Art3 min readArt3 min read
Oct 17, 2022When Photography is BoringI recently got the good news that 2 of my works were selected for inclusion in a Still Life exhibition. …Photography2 min readPhotography2 min read
Oct 15, 2022Creating without FearI used to create art because I wanted to; when I made a painting, it was just for me. When I put together a collage, I was the only one that had to like it. …Trending2 min readTrending2 min read
Oct 14, 2022Experimentation is CreativityI started experimenting with oil paints this week. About 10 years ago I took an oil painting class. It was one of those adult education classes they host at a local high school and I was the youngest person in the class by several decades so I felt really out…Creativity3 min readCreativity3 min read
