Soft pastel is a versatile medium that allows artists to incorporate several techniques to accentuate highlights and deepen shadows in their work. As a beginner artist, you may wonder if you can mix...

Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" and "Starry Nights" are two of the world's most recognizable and beloved paintings. Unfortunately, Van Gogh is also famous for being a "mad artist", ending his life by...

I'm sure you've seen the Ben Stiller movie "Night at the Museum," where all the exhibits come to life after the museum's doors are shut for the night. But, what really happens when it's closing time...

As an artist, I've learned a lot about working with oil paints and their particular quirks. There are some things to remember even when the painting is done.  After spending a lot of time or...

As an artist who works in many different mediums, I have experienced times where it feels as though I have completely forgotten how to draw. And since drawing is the fundamental backbone of almost...

As a messy-minded artist, I have always found it difficult to stick with one art style. However, my curiosity and desire for experimentation were useful during art courses where I was encouraged to...