Art Blog
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Essential Art Resources for Illustrators, Animators, and Graphic Designers
In the fast-evolving world of art and design, staying updated with the latest trends, techniques, and industry news is essential. Whether you’re an illustrator, animator, or graphic designer, having the right resources at…
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Celebrating Creativity and Community at the High Desert Open Arts Exhibition
In March 2022, the Victor Valley Museum, in partnership with Arts Connection – the Arts Council of San Bernardino County, hosted the much-anticipated High Desert Open Arts Exhibition. This event was a celebration…
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Mary is Contrary – Artist Mini Documentary – Printmaking
I recently interviewed a printmaker and a fellow artist, Mary Vasquez, on her linocut and woodcut prints. This Mini Documentary shows the printmaking process and Mary’s journey to printmaking. The Process Mary has…
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What are the Best Lino Cutting Tools?
Visit maryiscontrary.com for more information on printmaking at home. For some great Linocut Process information, Mary has a very resourceful section on her site here LINOCUT PROCESS. Starting out with linocut printmaking can…
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How to recognize the authors of paintings
How to recognize the authors of paintings If the images have a dark background and everyone has tortured expressions on their faces, it’s Titian. If everyone in the paintings has enormous asses, then…
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The Underestimated Virtue Of Drawing: A Renaissance Of Learning Through Pencil And Paper
In the contemporary era, marked by the rapid progression of technology and the allure of digital immediacy, the timeless practice of drawing with a pencil on paper often finds itself marginalized, misunderstood, and…
