Many of you have asked questions about being a street artist, so I wanted to give some pointers for getting started and next time, we’ll discuss more detail of starting the actual art process. 1. Which city do you want to work in? It will be important to understand the local response to street art…. Read More

I don’t usually get many comments on my posts, but the last one struck a nerve with some artists and I wanted to amplify their voices while clarifying the content of my earlier post. I am not suggesting that every artist “sells out” and “goes corporate” and in doing so, sacrifice their vision and mission… Read More

There’s some general misunderstanding about what it means to be an artist these days and I want to clarify my interpretation of things. It is one thing to be an artist who is “fed by the art” who lives a life dedicated to creating and sharing art with the world. It’s a romantic notion to… Read More

Calligraphy is making a huge comeback recently, especially thanks to a lot of texture arts. Though it was the main form of writing for many years, it has fallen out of favor for newer styles of handwriting that are easier to learn for children, easier to read, and that can be done with any pen,… Read More

Learning to draw well is not something that can be done instantly. In fact, it’s really not something that can be done quickly. Of course, you can likely draw at least a little bit right now, but if you’re looking to improve how well you draw, you’re going to want to start with the basics… Read More