Kan Muftic had a successful career, a plush apartment and a great lifestyle in Zurich. Then he gave it all up to become a concept artist in London! Find out why in this exclusive podcast
Diane Kraus has found a rewarding art career through joining and participating in online art communities. Find out how you can do this too in our inspiring podcast interview
A brain scan. New scientific research suggests there might really be an artistic side to the brain. The artistic side of the brain has been a hot topic in art psychology for decades now, but is there any truth to this theory? Exciting new research carried out by scientists in Belgium suggests the answer …
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In this expression drawing lesson, you’re going to learn how to draw a laughing face. You can see what your final drawing is going to look like above. How to Draw a Laughing Face: Drawing the Eyebrows in a Raised and Relaxed Pose The first step in learning how to draw a laughing face is to raise up …
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One of the most commonly-asked questions by new artists is ‘How do I develop an artistic eye?’ To people who don’t consider themselves naturally creative, seeing things through artistic eyes seems like some kind of mystical gift – a talent bestowed on you from birth that you either have or you don’t. Want the good …
Have you ever wondered how to be more creative in art? Finding the best time of day to get work done can be a great start. Are your powers of observation greater in the morning or do you find you’re more creative at night? And, just what are circadian rhythms and how do these affect you?
Sycra Yasin is a huge hit on YouTube, but he’s never totally happy with his work and is always looking for new ways to develop his unique style of art. Find out how to create yours too in this podcast interview
Ever wondered why art and emotion are linked so strongly? “True art lies in a reality that is felt.” – Odilon Redon Why are art and emotion linked so strongly? Whether we know it or not, we make emotional art every time we pick up our pencils, dip our brushes in paint or start chipping …
When is art not really art? It’s a big question, and it’s one you may even have asked of your own work. Sure, your painting or drawing might look pretty good (and you might have spent ages working on it), but there’s that nagging feeling in the back of your mind…You might ask …
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Can censorship in art cramp your creativity? Artists are often caught in a difficult dilemma. The urge for self-expression is strong, but there’s also the thorny issue of trying to make a living from what you feel is your calling. Not having your work accepted is one thing, but what happens when people are actually …
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