tips for being an artist

  • Embrace Imperfection: The Role of Self-Control in Art

    Do you struggle with wanting to create perfect art? Do you look at your favorite artists’ work and then yours and try to measure up. Maybe you make a mistake. Then you decide that it’s the ugliest art you have… Continue reading

  • Do you want to be an artist?

    I was going to share an update on roses but this story is just too good! For the past few days, I’ve been drawing birds are living organisms illustrations. I sketched birds and nests with a pencil. I added colors… Continue reading

  • Roses-Spirit of Love Bouquet

    …but in fact, today it is the amateur–the enthusiast who pursues her work in the spirit of love.. Yes, that’s me! The words of Show Your Work go on to say that amateurs aren’t afraid to make mistakes and don’t… Continue reading

  • Alma Libre-Paper Collage Art

    Alma Libre means free soul in Spanish. Quiero Ser is one of my favorite songs. In English, it means I want to be. The song is about being a free soul, a soul that falls in love. Amaya’s words make… Continue reading