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
Oct 13, 2022Breaking the Rules of Art Can Lead to DiscoveryI know you’re not supposed to do it, but I did. I’ve been mixing 2 types of paint in a single painting. It’s generally not recommended to do it, since drying times will vary between paint types and the different elements in each paint type may not mix well together…Art3 min readArt3 min read
Oct 13, 2022Job Searching and Chronic Anxiety: Why You Shouldn’t Push Yourself While Job-HuntingI feel really burnt out right now. Really tired. I’ve spent the last 2 and a half months job hunting (I’m focusing on remote-based technical writer or content writer positions) and growing my online art business (Etsy, Redbubble, and Pixels.com). I’ve been living off my savings (turns off I’ve saved…Anxiety4 min readAnxiety4 min read
Aug 7, 2022My Toxic Job Story (part 7)It was time to go. I had been waiting around til the big project was finished and I had another job lined up before I left the company, but I felt like it was time to leave. I didn’t know what would happen next, if I’d have a job soon…Workplace Bullying2 min readWorkplace Bullying2 min read
