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The One Art Supply Every Artist Needs

Hint: You don’t need much to be creative. Get back to basics with the basic art supplies every artist needs. I know a lot of artists and, no matter their skill level, we all have one thing in common: we hoard art supplies. Visiting an art supply shop (or e-commerce

Student Spotlight: John Bloner

This week, we meet John Bloner in the Spotlight! John is an artist, Zine enthusiast, and student from the Midwest in the US… Q: John, Give us a day in your life. Where are you from and when do you create? A: I live on the shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha,

Free Lesson: Art Bootcamp Overview

Watch the video above and learn about how to prepare—and what you'll learn—during our new Art Bootcamp course. Click the image below to sign up!

Draw Tip Tuesday: Making Ink Magic

On today's Draw Tip Tuesday, Koosje encourages us to experiment with the basics: just a brush, water, and ink. It turns out, you can make amazing creations with only a few simple tools! Watch the video above to learn more. For more Draw Tip Tuesday tips straight to your inbox,

Back to Art Basics: Draw Like a Bad Dog

How to get back to the art basics. And why you need to no matter your experience level. I’ve been dogless ever since since my dachshund Joe passed away a couple of years ago. I spend a lot of time mooning around dog runs. I’ve also been watching a lot of

Live Gouache Workshop: Interview with August Wren

Why do you love gouache and watercolor? My favorite paint is gouache, I love the fact that is opaque so I can get dense bright color combinations and layer light on dark and dark on light. I also can add more water to create a more transparentlook so it fills