The Art Form of Pyrography
The Art Form of Pyrography Written By Maike Pritchard Pyrography or pyrogravure is a free hand drawing art-form by the use of burning into wood or other materials such as leather. Decorating wood with burn marks using controlled application of heated pens. The heat directed to the pen nibs can be controlled with the burner […]
Let’s Explore Art Books and Journals
Let’s Explore Art Books and Journals Written By Cate Laidler Being a creative is an absolute dream. The joy of creating is one of the reasons I began to explore my artistic side. For me, the act of creating is a primal instinct and a meditative process. However, since I commenced my creative journey in […]
The Evolution of Photography: From Film to Digital Artworks
The Evolution of Photography: From Film to Digital Artworks Written By Melisa Savickas Have you ever wondered what Digital Photography is? Is it just about capturing an image without traditional film in camera? What about processing; is that automatically done these days? Lots of thoughts and plenty more answers! The way things used to […]
7 Ways to Put Your Art Out in the World
7 Ways to Put Your Art out into the world True art is made for the joy of it but I’d be lying if I said I get no validation from selling my work. Of course I do! Selling art makes me feel good and it pays for more art supplies (and more if you’re […]
How Joining An Artist Group Can Enhance your Art Practice
How joining an artist group can enhance your art practice You have probably heard about artist groups before but never really thought much about them until you joined one. Now that you are involved in an artist group, you can’t help but think about how these groups can enhance your art practice. What do you […]
Art is a Conversation
Art is a convseration Written by Emily Chibwana When he was two, Ishe (now 9) would sit with me for hours, begging me to draw for him. Art is a conversation that started between us. We’d spend hours drawing vehicles—especially fire engines—while baby Kudzi (now 7) napped or played or cuddled. Every now and then, […]