For centuries, artists have explored, used, and attempted to understand colors. Abandoning the belief that shadows were purely brown or black, the Impressionists incorporated other colors, such as blues and purples to depict shadow. Artists like Rothko pushed the meaning of color further,...

Feeling stuck? Try some of these simple exercises to free your imagination!

1. Scribble freely on paper for 15-30 seconds. When complete, observe what forms you see take shape in the scribbles. Draw and color in those shapes to create a new composition.
2. Or try the opposite - Start with color...

Creative Inspiration

When you find yourself in a creative lull it is great to have a list of things that inspire you and spark your creativity. We encourage you to reference this list and to write your own additions of things that inspire you.

Our List of Inspiring Things:

1. A walk around the...

First things first...

If you are just getting back into art, brand new to making art, or a seasoned artist - we strongly encourage this practice of daily drawing. It can bring a world of learning and inspiration to artists at any level.

How To:

1. Decide the time of day that consistently...