How to become an artist

Why You Don’t Need to Go to Art School. Going to school seems like the obvious choice for any wannabe artist. But being an artist means coming up with new ways to express yourself. Read more.

12 Tutorials of how to do flower drawing easy with pictures step by step. Learn how to draw: tulips, roses, daffodils, hydrangea, snowdrops, apple blossoms!

Learn how to become an artist without going to art school with our tried-and-tested tips and practice drills!

By Carrie Lewis in Art Business Advice > General Art Advice I know, I know. You’re busy. You’re trying to create top-quality art, promote that art or your art business, work a full- or part-time job, and manage your personal life. Whose got time to draw from life? That’s what I used to think, anyway. Every minute of studio time was devoted to client work. There was no time for artistic exploration, let alone drawing from life. Besides, isn’t that all rather, […]

3 “We do not always create works of art, but rather, experiments. It is not our intention to fill museums. We are gathering experience.” Josef Albers A gift guide for artists I don't know about you, but I love a good list.... read more What’s inside the Into Nature online art course? {video} Sitting […]

How to become better at drawing in 3 steps. Do you find yourself wanting to be a better artist but you don't know where to start?

If you've been following me for some time, you'll know that my blog is about blogging and online business. But I've made Stray Curls unique by including my own hand-drawn illustrations in just about every single post. I've been asked this question via email and comments several times, so I thought I'd write a very detailed blog

Transform your passion into a career! Learn how to become an illustrator without a degree and make your dreams come true.

Sometimes you really really want to make art...except you're not. Here are 7 art tips for procrastinators to help you get back on track making your art.

Maybe you used to love making art, but haven’t created in years. Or maybe you’ve never really made anything since art class in elementary school, but you’re always obsessing over artists on Instagram. No matter where you’re at in your creative journey, I get what you’re going through. I know it can