Working artist

Elli Milan

Working Artist & Co-founder, Milan Art Institute

Elli Milan is a working artist and co-founder of the Milan Art Institute. She has spent decades painting and teaching, and built the Mastery Program to take serious artists from blank canvas to a body of work that is truly their own.

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Written by Elli

Creative Block & Identity

Artist Imposter Syndrome: Why You Feel Like a Fake (and Why You Are Not)

Jun 14, 2026

Becoming an Artist Later in Life

Becoming an Artist Later in Life: An Honest Guide for Starting at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond

Jun 14, 2026

Artist Statements & Portfolios

Artist Statement Examples: Short, Plain Samples and Why They Work

Jun 14, 2026

Is Art School Worth It?

Do You Need Art School to Be an Artist? An Honest Answer

Jun 14, 2026

Art History & Famous Paintings

Famous Acrylic Paintings: 8 Modern Works That Defined the Medium

Jun 14, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Clean Your Paint Brushes So They Last for Years

Jun 14, 2026

Find Your Art Style

How to Develop Your Own Art Style: A Practical Plan

Jun 14, 2026

Find Your Art Style

How to Find Your Art Style: A Calm, Honest Guide to Discovering Your Artistic Voice

Jun 14, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

How to Get Out of an Art Block: Fast Resets That Actually Work

Jun 14, 2026

Find Your Art Style

How to Know Your Art Style: Reading the Signs You Already Have One

Jun 14, 2026

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Make Money as an Artist: An Honest Guide to the Real Income Streams

Jun 14, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

How to Overcome Creative Block: An Honest Guide for Artists Who Feel Stuck

Jun 14, 2026

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Sell Art Online: A Practical Guide for Artists

Jun 14, 2026

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Sell Art Prints: A Practical Guide for Artists

Jun 14, 2026

Becoming an Artist Later in Life

How to Start Painting Later in Life: A Practical First Plan

Jun 14, 2026

Artist Statements & Portfolios

How to Write an Artist Statement: A Plain-Language Guide (With a Template)

Jun 14, 2026

Is Art School Worth It?

Is Art School Worth It? An Honest Guide to the Pros, Cons, and Real Alternatives

Jun 14, 2026

Becoming an Artist Later in Life

Is It Too Late to Become an Artist? An Honest Answer

Jun 14, 2026

Mixed Media

Mixed Media Art Ideas: Simple Pairings to Try This Week

Jun 14, 2026

Mixed Media

Mixed Media Art Techniques: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Layering, Collage, and Transfers

Jun 14, 2026

Is Art School Worth It?

Self-Taught Artist vs Art School: An Honest Look at Both Paths

Jun 14, 2026

Find Your Art Style

Why Copying Other Artists Helps You Find Your Style

Jun 11, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Meet Ninni Juuti: From Zero Painting Experience to Full-Time Artist in 15 Months

May 27, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Meet Tina Mutschler: From Illness to International Artist

May 27, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Meet Karen Chang: From a Tech Career She Hated to Painting for a Living

May 23, 2026

Sell & Price Your Art

Why Some Portraits Sell and Others Don't: 7 Shifts That Make Buyers Connect

May 23, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

What Really Matters in Art: A Gallery Director on How Art Is Actually Judged

May 22, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

How to See and Speak Like an Artist: Building Your Visual Language From Art Movements

May 17, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

The Art of Watercolor: Tools to Support Your Creative Flow

May 3, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Vivid Oil Paints: How High Chroma Color Changes the Way You Paint

May 3, 2026

Becoming an Artist Later in Life

How to Become a Professional Artist: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Apr 26, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Drawing Fundamentals: What Are the Fundamentals of Drawing for Beginners

Apr 25, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Social Media for Artists: How to Show Up Without Burning Out

Apr 25, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

The Artist's Guide to Finishing, Fixing, or Letting Go of a Painting

Apr 7, 2026

Sell & Price Your Art

5 Truths That Prove You Can Build a Successful Art Career

Apr 6, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Draw Eyes: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Apr 6, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Meet Jodi Miller: Creating from Love, Not Fear

Mar 31, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

The Secret to Better Art: Mastering Composition Step by Step

Mar 31, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Flow State and Being an Artist: 8 Steps to Get Out of Your Head

Mar 29, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

How to Turn Your Art Skills Into Teaching Opportunities

Mar 29, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Graphics Programs for Creating Your Own Painting Sources

Mar 23, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Meet Lynn Hurley: Turning Sensitivity Into Strength Through Art

Mar 23, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Why Artists Struggle with Confidence (and the Trap of False Humility)

Mar 23, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Why Do My Paintings Need Resting Space?

Mar 23, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Meet Lisa Cunningham: Creating a Life Without Limits

Mar 19, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Painting Dark to Light: Why Artists Work This Way (and How to Do It)

Mar 19, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Why Artists Paint Thin to Thick (and How It Improves Your Paintings)

Mar 19, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Discover the Painting Process That Fits Your Artistic Temperament

Mar 15, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

The Ugly Stage of Painting: How to Fix a Painting That Looks Like a Disaster

Mar 12, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Classical Subtractive Oil Painting: Build Form From Shadow

Mar 11, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Work Quickly Without Losing Quality in Your Paintings

Mar 11, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Comparison vs Growth: Protecting Your Mindset as an Artist

Mar 7, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Meet Bianca Lever: The Courage to Embrace Life Through Art

Mar 5, 2026

Sell & Price Your Art

Painting for Your Ideal Client: Create Work That Connects and Sells

Mar 5, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Improve Your Art by Knowing What Not to Do

Mar 4, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Getting Back to Creativity When Life Hits You

Mar 1, 2026

Find Your Art Style

Eleanor Birch: The Artist Known as Ellie B, Her Flowers, and Her Story

Feb 28, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Good vs. Bad References: Value, Light, Cropping, and Clarity

Feb 26, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Painting Under Pressure: Confidence, Comparison, and Critique Recovery

Feb 25, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

How to Choose a Strong Painting Reference (Before You Touch the Canvas)

Feb 23, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

The Painting Finish Line: Highlights, Edges, and When to Stop

Feb 23, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Time Boxing Your Painting Process: A Simple Timed Workflow

Feb 23, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

30 Valentine's Day Quotes for Painting and Drawing Inspiration

Feb 9, 2026

Becoming an Artist Later in Life

How to Transition From a Hobby Artist to a Professional Artist: 4 Things to Know

Feb 9, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Water-Soluble Graphite Putty: How to Use ArtGraf's Kneadable Graphite

Feb 9, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Shape in Art: The Element That Holds Every Strong Composition Together

Feb 9, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

When Art Was an Olympic Sport: The Forgotten Years Painting Won Medals

Feb 9, 2026

Art History & Famous Paintings

Impressionism: Light, Color, and the Movement That Freed Painting

Feb 3, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Line in Art: How Artists Use It to Create Movement and Emotion

Feb 3, 2026

Becoming an Artist Later in Life

Mastery Student Success Stories: 9 Artists on What Changed

Jan 31, 2026

Art History & Famous Paintings

Minimalism in Art History: The Movement Where Less Became More

Jan 31, 2026

Sell & Price Your Art

Professional Development for Artists: How to Build a Sustainable Art Career

Jan 31, 2026

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Become a Live Wedding Painter: Build a Profitable Business From One High-Value Offer

Jan 22, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Is Oil Paint Toxic? What Artists Actually Need to Know

Jan 22, 2026

Mixed Media

Oil Pastels vs Chalk Pastels: The Real Differences and How to Choose

Jan 22, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Finding Artistic Inspiration from Nature, Travel, and Everyday Life

Jan 16, 2026

Find Your Art Style

How to Design Your Artistic Process From Your Creative DNA

Jan 16, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Why Creating Together Changes Everything: How Community Fuels Your Art

Jan 16, 2026

Sell & Price Your Art

Artist Residencies: How to Find and Apply for the Right One

Jan 1, 2026

Find Your Art Style

Branding for Artists: Build Recognition Without Losing Your Voice

Jan 1, 2026

Creative Block & Identity

Reference Photos for Painting: How to Build Your Own Painting Reference Sources With Intention

Jan 1, 2026

Oil Painting Techniques

Color Wheel Painting: How to Use a Color Wheel to Mix Colors With Confidence

Dec 28, 2025

Creative Block & Identity

Studio Practice: What It Means and the Habits Every Artist Needs

Dec 28, 2025

Art History & Famous Paintings

2026 Art Trends: The New Renaissance in Texture, Color, and Collecting

Dec 15, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

Skin Tone Paint: How to Mix Realistic Flesh Tones in Acrylic (and Oil)

Dec 15, 2025

Find Your Art Style

Subject Matter in Art: What It Is, With Examples (and How to Find Yours)

Dec 15, 2025

Creative Block & Identity

How to Rise Above the Noise as an Artist (When Critics Get Loud)

Dec 13, 2025

Art History & Famous Paintings

Historical Women Artists: 22 Female Historical Artists Who Changed Art

Dec 13, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

Painting Tips for Artists: 50 Tips to Improve Your Work Faster

Dec 9, 2025

Art History & Famous Paintings

What Is Pop Art? The Movement, Its Era, and Why It Still Matters Today

Dec 9, 2025

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Display Artwork in a Gallery: A Complete Guide to Gallery-Ready Presentation

Nov 30, 2025

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Make Prints of Paintings: A Step-by-Step Guide for Artists

Nov 30, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

Color Theory for Artists: The Basics of Mixing, Harmony, and Temperature

Nov 23, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

Art Critique: How to Critique Art Using the Elements of Art (12 Ways)

Nov 20, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Start Oil Painting: A Beginner's Guide to the 10 Core Techniques

Nov 20, 2025

Find Your Art Style

Painting Aesthetic: What an Art Aesthetic Is and How to Define Yours

Nov 20, 2025

Creative Block & Identity

Am I an Artist? 10 Signs You Were Born to Be One (Even If You Have Never Painted)

Nov 9, 2025

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Ship Artwork: A Step-by-Step Guide to Shipping Art Safely

Nov 6, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

Why Do My Acrylic Paintings Look Flat? How to Add Depth and Glow

Oct 29, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

Acrylic vs Watercolor vs Oil: Which Paint Is Right for You?

Oct 29, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

Subtractive Underpainting: The Oil Technique That Builds Luminous Paintings

Oct 20, 2025

Sell & Price Your Art

Certificate of Authenticity for Art: What to Include and Why It Matters

Oct 18, 2025

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Sell Art for the Holidays: A Plan for Black Friday and the Holiday Season

Sep 21, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

Is Oil Painting Hard? An Honest Answer for Nervous Beginners

Sep 13, 2025

Sell & Price Your Art

Artist Entrepreneur: How to Turn Your Art Into a Real Business (8 Creative Careers)

Aug 10, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

The 7 Elements of Art: What They Are and How Painters Use Them

Jul 26, 2025

Sell & Price Your Art

Products for Artists: 36 Free and Cheap Tools Every Artist Should Use

Jul 25, 2025

Art History & Famous Paintings

What Is Post-Impressionism? The Movement That Pushed Painting Past Light

Jun 8, 2025

Sell & Price Your Art

Artist Business Plan: How to Build a Business Plan for Your Art Career

Jun 1, 2025

Art History & Famous Paintings

What Is Surrealism? The Art Movement That Painted Dreams

Jun 1, 2025

Art History & Famous Paintings

Realism Art History: The Movement That Painted Life as It Is

May 22, 2025

Art History & Famous Paintings

20 Famous Paintings That Shaped Art History (and the Painters Behind Them)

May 20, 2025

Art History & Famous Paintings

Abstract Realism: What It Is, the Artists Who Define It, and How to Paint It

May 18, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Hold a Pencil for Drawing (and When Sketching): The Artist's Grip

May 18, 2025

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Set Up Art Commissions: A Step-by-Step Guide for Artists

May 18, 2025

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Start an Art Business: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Own Art Business

May 18, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

Acrylic Portrait Painting: How to Paint a Portrait With Acrylics

May 6, 2025

Sell & Price Your Art

ChatGPT for Artists: 10 Ways to Use AI to Grow Your Art Business

May 6, 2025

Sell & Price Your Art

Digital Art Tools: The Best Tools for Digital Illustration and Art Equipment for Artists

May 5, 2025

Sell & Price Your Art

Copyright and Fair Use for Artists: What You Can Legally Use

Apr 29, 2025

Creative Block & Identity

SMART Goals for Artists and Creatives: How to Set Goals That Actually Move Your Art Forward

Apr 29, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

Non Toxic Oil Paint and Paint Thinner: A Safer Way to Oil Paint

Apr 27, 2025

Becoming an Artist Later in Life

How to Become a Fine Artist and Get Into the Art World: A 5-Step Guide

Apr 13, 2025

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Sell Abstract Art: Make Abstract Paintings People Actually Want to Buy

Apr 7, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Paint Faster: A Three-Phase Method to Paint Quickly Without Losing Quality

Mar 25, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

Aura Painting: How to Paint Glowing Light in Acrylic and Oil

Mar 16, 2025

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Make Hot Pink Paint (With or Without Magenta)

Mar 15, 2025

Creative Block & Identity

Artist Burnout: How to Spot It, Recover, and Keep Painting

Dec 22, 2024

Oil Painting Techniques

Best Gifts for Artists: 10 Ideas They Will Actually Use

Dec 19, 2024

Oil Painting Techniques

What Colors Make Purple? The Right Red and Blue (and Why Yours Turns Muddy)

Oct 28, 2024

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Make Pink: The Right Red for Acrylics, Oils, and Hot Pink

Oct 21, 2024

Oil Painting Techniques

Acrylic vs Oil Paint: 5 Key Differences (and Which One to Choose)

Oct 16, 2024

Sell & Price Your Art

Why Isn't My Art Selling? 10 Honest Reasons (and How to Fix Each One)

Sep 24, 2024

Creative Block & Identity

Best Art Podcasts: 12 Shows for Artists (Craft, Business, and Resilience)

Sep 17, 2024

Artist Statements & Portfolios

Artist CV: How to Write One, With an Example and Template

Sep 9, 2024

Artist Statements & Portfolios

Artist Bio: How to Write One, With a Template and Examples

Sep 3, 2024

Sell & Price Your Art

Passive Income for Artists: 7 Real, Repeatable Income Streams

Aug 25, 2024

Oil Painting Techniques

Why Do My Paintings Look Cartoonish? How to Make Them Look Realistic

Aug 19, 2024

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Store Paintings and Canvas Art Safely at Home

Jul 30, 2024

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Thin Acrylic Paint: Water vs. Mediums (and How Much Is Too Much)

Jul 29, 2024

Oil Painting Techniques

Painting Techniques: 35 Types Explained with Examples

Jul 8, 2024

Oil Painting Techniques

Best Brushes for Oil Painting: 10 Oil Paint Brushes Worth the Money

Jun 25, 2024

Oil Painting Techniques

Best Brushes for Acrylic Painting: Shapes, Bristles, and What Professionals Use

Jun 18, 2024

Oil Painting Techniques

Texture Painting Techniques: 10 Ways to Add Depth and Drama to Your Art

Jun 9, 2024

Oil Painting Techniques

Pastel Painting Techniques: 10 Methods for Beginners (Soft and Oil Pastels)

Jun 2, 2024

Oil Painting Techniques

10 Palette Knife Painting Techniques for Oils and Acrylics

May 21, 2024

Sell & Price Your Art

Art Commission Websites: The Best Art Commission Websites and Platforms to Get Paid Work

May 14, 2024

Sell & Price Your Art

Art Commission Contract: A Free Template and the 7 Clauses Every Artist Needs

May 9, 2024

Sell & Price Your Art

What Kind of Art Sells Best? The 8 Types of Art That Sell (and Why)

Apr 24, 2024

Sell & Price Your Art

Art Business Books: The Best Books for Artists Who Want to Go Pro (12 Picks)

Apr 16, 2024

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Sell Art to Hotels: A Practical Guide to Selling Art to Hotels

Apr 16, 2024

Oil Painting Techniques

25 Acrylic Painting Tips to Improve Your Skills (From Working Artists)

Apr 16, 2024

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Sell Your Art Locally: 10 Ways to Sell Art in Your Community

Apr 15, 2024

Find Your Art Style

Dimitra Milan: The Artist's Story and How She Found Her Style

Mar 23, 2024

Sell & Price Your Art

Are Artists Rich? The Honest Truth About Art, Money, and the Starving Artist Myth

Feb 26, 2023

Oil Painting Techniques

What Is Gesso? What It's Made Of, What It Does, and How to Apply It

Jul 25, 2021

Find Your Art Style

Esther Franchuk: The Traveling Artist, Her Work, and How She Paints On Location

Jul 4, 2021

Oil Painting Techniques

Fat Over Lean (Oil Painting): What the Rule Means and How to Use It

Jun 24, 2021

Art History & Famous Paintings

Pablo Picasso: His Education, Whether He Was Italian, and the Facts Worth Knowing

Jun 20, 2021

Oil Painting Techniques

Proportional Divider: What It Is and How to Use One for Drawing

Jun 6, 2021

Creative Block & Identity

Vulnerability in Art: How to Make Vulnerable Art That Actually Connects

Jun 3, 2021

Oil Painting Techniques

What Is Oil Paint? Composition, Characteristics, and Why It Matters

Jun 1, 2021

Sell & Price Your Art

Fine Art vs Decorative Art: What Each One Is and Which Market to Work In

May 25, 2021

Art History & Famous Paintings

Mary Cassatt Facts: The American Impressionist Who Defied Her Family to Paint

May 13, 2021

Find Your Art Style

Taste vs Style in Art: What Art Taste Is and How It Differs From Style

May 11, 2021

Art History & Famous Paintings

Impressionist Paintings: What Defines the Style and How to Paint It

May 6, 2021

Art History & Famous Paintings

Claude Monet Facts: The Plein Air Painter Who Started Impressionism

Apr 29, 2021

Art History & Famous Paintings

Symbolism in Art: How Artists Use Symbols to Create Meaning

Apr 14, 2021

Art History & Famous Paintings

Narrative Art: What It Is and How Paintings Tell a Story

Apr 6, 2021

Find Your Art Style

Series of Artwork: How to Create a Cohesive Painting Series in Your Own Voice

Mar 11, 2021

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Paint a Nose: A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing and Painting the Nose

Mar 7, 2021

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Get Your Art in a Gallery: A Practical Guide to Gallery Representation

Mar 4, 2021

Oil Painting Techniques

DIY Paint Palette: How to Make a Glass Palette for Oils and Acrylics

Feb 28, 2021

Is Art School Worth It?

How to Pay for Art School: What It Costs and How to Afford It

Feb 23, 2021

Art History & Famous Paintings

Giotto: Why Art Historians Call Him the First Real Artist

Feb 22, 2021

Oil Painting Techniques

Atmosphere in Painting: How to Create Depth and Mood With Resting Space

Feb 17, 2021

Art History & Famous Paintings

Romantic Paintings: 5 Famous Paintings About Love and the Stories Behind Them

Feb 10, 2021

Creative Block & Identity

Is Art a Skill or Talent? The Honest Answer Every Artist Needs

Feb 2, 2021

Creative Block & Identity

Painting Quotes: 33 Love and Art Quotes to Inspire Your Next Piece

Feb 1, 2021

Creative Block & Identity

Elli Milan: The Artist and Founder Behind the Milan Art Institute

Jan 25, 2021

Art History & Famous Paintings

Free Art Books: Where to Download Thousands of Art Books (PDF and Online)

Jan 24, 2021

Oil Painting Techniques

Subtractive Drawing: What It Is and How to Pull Light Out of Charcoal

Jan 20, 2021

Creative Block & Identity

Sketchbook Tour: 5 Sketchbooks From Real Artists, and What to Steal From Each

Jan 13, 2021

Sell & Price Your Art

How to Become an Art Influencer: Influencer Marketing for Artists

Jan 11, 2021

Art History & Famous Paintings

Leonardo da Vinci's Drawing Tools: Silverpoint and the Materials He Used

Jan 3, 2021

Creative Block & Identity

Drawing Games: 5 Fun Drawing Games for Adults and Groups

Dec 28, 2020

Art History & Famous Paintings

Caravaggio's Lighting Technique: How He Lit a World Without Electricity

Dec 23, 2020

Creative Block & Identity

Urban Sketching Ideas: How to Run Your Own Personal Sketch Crawl

Dec 22, 2020

Creative Block & Identity

Painting for Stress Relief: Therapeutic Painting Activities to Calm Your Mind

Dec 20, 2020

Creative Block & Identity

Winter Drawing Ideas: 40 Things to Draw in Your Sketchbook This Winter

Dec 14, 2020

Creative Block & Identity

Art Inspiration: How to Find Inspiration and Get Back Into Your Creative Groove

Dec 13, 2020

Art History & Famous Paintings

Famous Christmas Paintings: 5 Famous Paintings of Christmas by Famous Artists

Dec 6, 2020

Oil Painting Techniques

Royalty Free Photos for Artists: Where to Find Free Photos to Paint From Legally

Nov 30, 2020

Art History & Famous Paintings

Why Study Art History: Why It Is Important and What It Teaches You

Nov 25, 2020

Creative Block & Identity

Failure in Art: How to Overcome the Fear of Becoming a Failed Artist

Nov 22, 2020

Becoming an Artist Later in Life

Milan Art Mastery Program: One Student's Journey From Complete Beginner to Selling Artist

Nov 17, 2020

Art History & Famous Paintings

Freedom From Want by Norman Rockwell: The Story and Meaning Behind the Painting

Nov 15, 2020

Art History & Famous Paintings

10 Best Virtual Museum Tours: The Louvre, MoMA, and More

Nov 11, 2020

Art History & Famous Paintings

Leonardo da Vinci's Apprenticeship: How He Learned to Paint and Became an Artist

Nov 9, 2020

Art History & Famous Paintings

Art Facts: 30 Fun and Interesting Facts About Art, Artists, and Drawing

Nov 4, 2020

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Create a Good Composition in Art: A Complete Guide to Composition

Nov 3, 2020

Creative Block & Identity

What Is the Purpose of an Artist's Sketchbook? 5 Reasons Artists Keep One

Nov 2, 2020

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Clean a Paint Palette: Oil and Acrylic (Glass Palette Method)

Nov 1, 2020

Art History & Famous Paintings

Archetypes in Art and Mythology: What They Are and Why We Keep Painting Them

Oct 27, 2020

Sell & Price Your Art

Email List for Artists: How to Build a Mailing List of Collectors Who Actually Buy

Oct 21, 2020

Oil Painting Techniques

Plein Air Painting: A Beginner's Guide to Painting Outdoors

Oct 19, 2020

Creative Block & Identity

The Benefits of Drawing and Doodling: 5 Facts Backed by Research

Oct 11, 2020

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Draw a Self-Portrait Step by Step (Beginner's Guide)

Sep 24, 2020

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Paint Eyes in Oil and Acrylic: A Step-by-Step Guide

Sep 20, 2020

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Paint Flowers: A Step-by-Step Guide to Painting Realistic Flowers

Sep 20, 2020

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Varnish a Painting Without Ruining It (Oil and Acrylic)

Aug 17, 2020

Oil Painting Techniques

Types of Paint Brushes and How to Choose the Right One

Aug 2, 2020

Art History & Famous Paintings

Color Symbolism in Art: What Each Color Means, Positive and Negative

Jul 13, 2020

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Get Paint Out of Jeans and Clothes (Acrylic, Oil, or Dried)

May 15, 2020

Oil Painting Techniques

Oil Painting Techniques: The 3 Layering Methods That Make Paintings Look Professional

Mar 3, 2020

Oil Painting Techniques

Can You Gesso Over Oil Paint? No. Here's What Works Instead

Dec 2, 2019

Oil Painting Techniques

Transparent Oil Paint: How to Use It for Glazing, Depth, and Glow

Oct 31, 2019

Oil Painting Techniques

Art Studio Lighting: The Best Lighting for an Art Studio (Setup Guide)

Sep 24, 2019

Oil Painting Techniques

How to Choose a Canvas for Painting: Quality, Types, and What Pros Buy

Jul 10, 2019

Creative Block & Identity

Right Brain Activities: 11 Right Brain Exercises to Activate the Right Hemisphere

May 14, 2019