Musings
Why Realism Will Never Be Extinct in Art
In every era of art history, someone has declared realism “finished.” When photography emerged in the 19th century, critics questioned...
Originality, AI, and the Future of Contemporary Art
Contemporary art has always evolved alongside technology—from the invention of photography to the rise of video art and digital installations....
The Quiet Power of Living With Art
Art is often treated as something ornamental—something to fill an empty wall or complete a room. But in reality, art...
Why I Believe Every Artist Should Start With Drawing
I’ve always believed that every artist, no matter their preferred medium or style, benefits from learning the fundamentals of drawing....
Skin Tone Pastel Pencils
I recently ordered these Chinese pastel pencils from Wish.com, they seemed to be too good to be true at $4.62...
Is a self-taught artist less of an artist?
I am a self-taught artist, and as such, I am somewhat intimidated by the so called “professional” artists with university...