Why not a two-day workshop?
A fellow teacher told me recently that she’s been asked to compress a four-week beginner course into two days. “I think it’s a disservice,” she said. “That’s a lot of information to compress into a much shorter time. So, either it’s a very shallow dive or there’s so much information compressed so tightly that half …
Monday Morning Art School: paint like a pro
Lack of good composition and values make a painting look amateurish. Luckily, the rules for composition are easy to learn.
How to practice drawing (when you don’t feel talented)
Drawing is not a magic trick—it’s a series of steps like long division or attaching a sleeve to a dress. Anyone willing to put in the time can learn it.
Self-doubt is a vicious cycle
We deflect praise even when it’s true, but we take criticism to heart despite it being absurd. That’s especially true when it’s our jaundiced, ornery liar of a self who’s doing the speaking.
Monday Morning Art School: Simplify shapes
How do you make sense of a complicated scene? Start by sitting down and drawing.