Choosing Quality Art Materials and Supplies


When I entered graduate school, I first experienced the raw difference in…

Famous Artists’ Palettes


We can learn a lot about an artist by looking at the artist's working palette.…

Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Art


We are always striving to become better artists. Condensing this big subject…

10 Helpful Ways to Overcome Spring Fever in the Art Studio


I must admit, I've caught spring fever, a common woe that strikes when the…

Creating an Earth-Friendly and Healthy Art Studio


Daisy Gazing ©2011 Joanie Springer Years ago, I made the move from Southern…

How to Paint Sunflowers


Alright I'll admit it. This painting is actually, "off my easel" now and…

On My Easel #3: From Lemons to Lemonade


On My Easel is a series of articles that records the trials and tribulations of…

Tips for Painting Water and Reflections


A while back, a reader asked me to share some tips for painting water and the…

The Making of a Self-Taught Artist – Ludgero Mendonca


guest artist/author: Ludgero Mendonca  My name is Ludgero Mendonca. I was born…

The Secret to Painting White Objects


Painting white objects in oil or in acrylic is trickier than one might think. A…