Lack of funding for arts programs in schools is a key issue that has worsened in the US over the last 2 decades. People have very heated opinions about the subject, but there really is no reason you cannot help your kids explore the arts and plenty of reasons why you should.
The art of caricature is simply the art of exaggeration—minimize the small features and maximize the larger features. Drawing caricatures with Nitram charcoal is very simple and rewarding, while creating a great piece of artwork to satisfy your subject.
Zizka is a talented charcoal artist living in Cleveland, Ohio, where she maintains Studio Zizka. She received the unusual gift of generational immersion in the art world from the age of three.
Understanding how to shade properly helps us to offer a more three-dimensional look in our art. Values, or tones are just varying shades of grey and using a variety of different values is where you begin when you start shading.
The Nitram Sharpening Bloc has barely reached the stores and artists are already raving about it! We asked the talented Carol Thompson if she would be interested in testing it out - she had already ordered it and was waiting for its arrival.
The NEW Nitram Sharpening Bloc is being shipped to retailers around the world. However, before they reach your local art store we have to put the packaging on by hand.
Lack of funding for arts programs in schools is a key issue that has worsened in the US over the last 2 decades. People have very heated opinions about the subject, but there really is no reason you cannot help your kids explore the arts and plenty of reasons why you should.
The art of caricature is simply the art of exaggeration—minimize the small features and maximize the larger features. Drawing caricatures with Nitram charcoal is very simple and rewarding, while creating a great piece of artwork to satisfy your subject.
Zizka is a talented charcoal artist living in Cleveland, Ohio, where she maintains Studio Zizka. She received the unusual gift of generational immersion in the art world from the age of three.
Understanding how to shade properly helps us to offer a more three-dimensional look in our art. Values, or tones are just varying shades of grey and using a variety of different values is where you begin when you start shading.
The Nitram Sharpening Bloc has barely reached the stores and artists are already raving about it! We asked the talented Carol Thompson if she would be interested in testing it out - she had already ordered it and was waiting for its arrival.
Looking for some Friday morning inspiration? Check out the captivating portraits drawn by Jenny Linn Loveland.
Rigacci, Boesner Berlin, Boesner GmbH Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Boesner GmbH Karlsruhe, Boesner GmbH Frankfurt & Boesner GmbH Freiburg
The NEW Nitram Sharpening Bloc is being shipped to retailers around the world. However, before they reach your local art store we have to put the packaging on by hand.
I was in France recently and while driving through a small town I saw this sign – Matériaux Anciens. Wow! Just the word "anciens" turns my crank!
Ginko Gallery and Studio, Muse Art and Design, San Clemente Art Supply, Wyndham Art Supplies, Endeavours & Pygmalions Art Supplies
John Philbin Dolan, our Featured Artist, recently completed a demo at The Pastel Society of New Mexico. Shortly afterwards he received the followin...
