Category: Artful Resources

Category: Artful Resources

Links, articles, and other useful information for Art League artists. Topics include how to build an online presence for your art, how to craft an artist statement or photograph your work, online resources, and other helpful tips where we find them.

Popular posts in this category: How to Photograph Artwork, How to Create an Artist Website, Starting an Artist Blog, and What Are Jurors Looking For?.

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April 23, 2018

Plein Air Painting: What It Is & How to Join the Fun

Art Classes, Artful Resources

When the weather’s beautiful and the skies are blue, it doesn’t matter what you’re doing — reading, cooking, writing a blog post — you…

April 18, 2018

Tortillons, Explained

Artful Resources

There are lots of cool things in art supply stores, including a fair number that might make you wonder, “what’s that for?”…

March 29, 2018

April Art Events in DC: Your FOMA Rx

Artful Resources, Events

Experience Sonic Blossom at the National Portrait Gallery, the free community day at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, or Slow Art…

March 21, 2018

14 Artful Ways to Spend a (Springtime!) Snow Day

Artful Resources

Well, that was unexpected!…

March 16, 2018

Artful Links for Women’s History Month

Artful Resources

We’re smack dab in the middle of Women’s History Month, which makes this the perfect time to spotlight some more awesome women artists, plus…

January 19, 2018

There’s More to the Google Arts & Culture App Than Just Selfies

Artful Resources, News

As the Google Arts & Culture app was becoming the most-downloaded over the past weekend, its vast treasure trove was remaining mostly unexplored….

January 18, 2018

What’s in a Lenticular Picture?

Artful Resources, Exhibits

In Shakespeare’s time and in the 20th century, lenticulars were manufactured as amusing distractions. Today, the technique is finding a home in fine art…

January 16, 2018

New to Painting? Read Our Guides to Brushes & Paint

Artful Resources

Read on for a crash course and links to more info. And best of luck on your creative journey!…

January 2, 2018

Updated: Where to Find Public Domain Images for Your Artwork

Artful Resources

For creating a new collage, mixed media work, or even just painting from a reference photograph, these sites will be a great resource….

January 1, 2018

Repost: How & Why to Sign Your Artwork

Artful Resources

The most common mistake artists make with signatures is not signing artwork in the first place….

December 8, 2017

Never Fear! Cure Your FOMA in December

Artful Resources, Exhibits

F.O.M.A. (noun): “fear of missing art”; the nagging feeling that cool art events are passing you by. …

November 30, 2017

1,001 Gift Ideas for the Art-Lover You Love

Art Classes, Artful Resources, Events

Whether that special someone loves making art, learning about it, or just appreciating it, there are lots of opportunities to give them something special….