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Thunder Road Ignition Pre-Orders Open Now!
The road ahead just got a whole lot more dangerous. We’re excited to announce that Thunder Road: Ignition is now available for pre-order on our webstore! While supplies last, pre-orders through our webstore will include an exclusive bonus road board: The Fallen Tower. This special road section adds a new obstacle to your races, forcing drivers to navigate around the ruins of a certain Dark Tower some fans may recognize.
Success in the Art Business | How to Make Your Cake and Eat It Too!
Here’s the good news: Artists can have economically sustainable careers. You can be successful in the art business! Here’s the challenging news: Artists still see themselves as being outside of the usual economic system. Art collectors, organizations, and even art schools prey on this attitude; they expect artists to display their artwork for free and provide services as unpaid or low-paid interns and part-time staff. So, what’s to be done, and what are some of the sources of income for artists?
Success in the Art Business | How to Make Your Cake and Eat It Too!
Here’s the good news: Artists can have economically sustainable careers. You can be successful in the art business! Here’s the challenging news: Artists still see themselves as being outside of the usual economic system. Art collectors, organizations, and even art schools prey on this attitude; they expect artists to display their artwork for free and provide services as unpaid or low-paid interns and part-time staff. So, what’s to be done, and what are some of the sources of income for artists?
Artists and Art Forgery That Fooled the World
Famous Artists of the Art Forgery World They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? Well, what about art forgery? Though many look down on forgery artists, their talent is undeniable. Many pieces of art forgery have completely fooled the art world with museums purchasing pieces they thought were authentic! There are a few forgery artists that really made a name for themselves. Han van Meegeren, Elmyr de Hory, Eric Hebborn and John Myatt are big names in the art forgery world.
The Mindfulness Debate: Drawing or Coloring?
Art is a mood booster. Back in 2015 when the coloring book craze was taking over, many advertisements touted the trend as a way to meditate and get the creative sections of the brain going. Tapping into that creative mindfulness helps to stabilize emotions. Even though the coloring book trend has declined from the frenzy of before, you can still find stacks of books on shelves everywhere. How effective is coloring for boosting mood and mental health? Is drawing better for mindfulness?
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Do you love to travel? Get the urge every few months to go out and explore? Then the planning begins, right? Planning a trip just ramps up the anticipation of what you are going to see. You look at photos on the Internet and guidebooks galore as you countdown the clock for your next trip? So close to leaving but yet so far! Do you love taking pictures on your trips and always end up with thousands of photos to sort through?
Learn How to Draw a Cartoon of Yourself
Portrait drawing can often be a very serious business, but sometimes it’s fun to branch out and try a new style. With Drawing Cartoon Faces by Harry Hamernik and 8fish you get a giant 208-page book all about cartoons. You can easily learn how to draw a cartoon of yourself or your friends! The art of cartoon and caricature is often about exaggeration. Once you find the basic shapes and foundation pieces of the face, you can tweak them to make them more cartoon-y.
12 Top Art Podcasts to Add to Your List
Podcasts are taking over. 112 million Americans have listened to a podcast. 67 million listen monthly and 42 million listen weekly. That’s a lot of people and a lot of time! So many exciting and informative stories are being created through podcasts. Have you jumped into the podcast world yet? We’ve got the perfect art podcast list for you to start. Whatever you’re interested in, there’s a podcast for it. Odd Lovecraftian story? Try Welcome to Night Vale.
4 Easy Strategies for Creative Thinking
We’ve all faced the creative block at one point or another. It can be a challenge to push yourself and try new things. In Keys to Drawing with Imagination by Bert Dodson, you can learn tons of great strategies and exercises for creative thinking. The 10th-anniversary edition of the book is packed with 192 pages of content.
Spreading Art and Kindness With Rock Painting
Ever heard of rock painting? In a blast from the past, this fun and easy art phenomenon from the 90s is making a comeback across the country. It also has a new identity tied to Random Acts of Kindness Day, which is celebrated on February 17 and getting bigger and more popular every year.
Time for a Little Facelift! Change is Ahead for Artists Network
Calling all artists! We have an exciting announcement to share with you! Artists Network is getting a face lift. That means a brand new redesign, new features throughout the site, gorgeous imagery as always and a new gallery where you can upload your art. We will be looking good and feeling fine as the main headquarters for all your art needs with a website that is now and always built just for you, artists. We’re also bringing together several of our sister sites with us.
Creative Street Artist Adds Quirky Shadows to Objects on Sidewalk
Who remembers making shadow art with their hands as a kid? You shine a flashlight at the wall, twist your hands and suddenly there’s a monster on the wall. Street artist Damon Belanger has taken this idea to the sidewalks of California. Partnering with the Redwood City Improvement Association, Parks and Arts Foundation and ARTS RWC, Damon traveled to Redwood City to spread this fun shadow art. He painted fake shadows under objects on the sidewalk that confused and startled many people passing by.
Inktober 2017 Drawing Challenge | Draw, Share, Win! - Artist's Network
Hello October! October means that it’s time for Inktober. What is Inktober? Inktober is a daily drawing challenge created by artist Jake Parker back in 2009. You can read our interview with him from last year’s challenge. Each year Jake Parker releases an official prompt list. You’ll see the Inktober 2017 prompt list below. Save it, print it, keep it on your phone. The most important thing is just that you’re drawing! Anyone can be part of Inktober, you just need to grab a pen and get started.
Splash 18 | A Summer of Art Travel and Inspiration
When it comes to celebrating the best in watercolor, Splash 18 showcases gorgeous pieces from more than 100 artists. A lot of the works in the book this year made me want to get out there and feel the sun on my face and the wind in my hair. It’s definitely time for an art travel adventure. You can enjoy a summer of art travel by going on your own adventures, or by flipping through Splash 18 and living vicariously through the gorgeous and inspiring pieces that are showcased in the book.
The Art of Storytelling | Finding Inspiration for a New Painting
The art of storytelling is just that, an art. Art can express so much. It can capture a moment in time, a feeling or a memory. It can express a desire for a different world. Art can also just be pure fun and play! Setting, unlike plot or conflict, is an element of storytelling that feels most like home to visual artists. With setting, artists have the power to transport viewers to a completely alternate universe. It can be anything you dream up. You are the architect of your imagination.
4 Easy Strategies for Creative Thinking You'll Want to Try
We’ve all faced the creative block at one point or another. It can be a challenge to push yourself and try new things. Thanks to Keys to Drawing with Imagination by Bert Dodson, you can learn tons of great strategies and exercises for creative thinking. The 10th anniversary edition of the book is out now. This new paperback edition is packed with 192 pages of content.
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