2020 On Art

WTP Guest Writer Max Blue writes on art as a cure for loneliness and as a tool to help us better navigate the world.

Carolyn Anderson explores the neuroaesthetic concept of peak shift and how it appears in art across the ages.

In his latest piece on art, Martin Mugar contemplates a recent exhibition featuring Andrew Forge’s work, and “Pointillism.”

“As I work, alone, often cold and always filthy, I’m unconsciously or consciously working through troubles that otherwise cloud my thinking.” Guest writer Kate Charlton-Jones finds her mindfulness at the pottery wheel.

Guest writer Amy Nawrocki uses the work of Maurice and Charles Prendergast to explore the relationship between artworks and their physical frames.

Guest writer Martin Mugar on a lesson learned from a small girl’s impression of his colorful artwork.

Jodi Colella’s FiberLAB, a workshop started in 2015, allows students to experiment with different fiber mediums as well as other types of art.

Why is the anatomy in Rembrandt’s “Anatomy Lesson” incorrect? Guest writer Z. Shuff explores the history of the piece and anatomy in art.

Painter Andrew Wyeth’s views on art could hold valuable insights for writers on creating and developing stories.

David D’Agostino explains how landscape artists are adapting in a world of increasing environmental decay.

Jean Eng discusses artist rituals, what different artists do before they are able to begin making their art, and the necessity of such habits.

“Do unspoken rules, rule our attitude and how we respond towards different kinds of art?” Jean Eng debates when and how to break the rules of visual art.

“the results only appear in the imagination.” Jean Eng makes an argument for the usefulness of eye-drawing as an artistic exercise.

Kim Rae Taylor walks readers through the different processes of making her mixed-media works.

The orchid stroke and the importance of the four noble flowers in East Asian art and literature.

Judy Stone on the enameling process—forming, “destroying,” sewing together, adding layers of color, then drawing narrative art.

Carolyn Land on her painting process for The Circle of Life series. She shows the stages of the painting “Sacred Earth.”

This post describes how to use visual weight in your collage art to make it stronger.

Exploring collage composition through a case study of the composition of American artist Robert Rauschenberg’s collages.

Five websites that help visual artists create online portfolios in order to market and sell their work.

A behind-the-scenes look at PaletteArt, a series of techniques for making art with recycled paint, Lisa Levasseur’s environmental and art movement.

A pre-election scenario of the Arts under a Trump presidency, and how likely is it to be realized?

Daniel Ketelhut gives a behind-the-scenes look into his artist process on a recent work “Hope in a Hopeless Place.”

There are times as a monotype artist when I fight the wall, the blank page and the empty canvas. Then something catches my eye.

“The most effective way to release control of my work is through collaboration.” Kathryn Baczeski gives a behind-the-scenes look.

Boardwine describes her layered painting process, using oil paints and wax to create explorative, mysterious works, guiding us from inspiration to art.

“One day, while the kids and I were playing with Play Doh at the kitchen table, I mixed some colors together and punched out my very first ‘dot.'”

An art journaler who loves new challenges experiments with developing new techniques and skills.

The art of encaustic monotypes as painterly prints and the actual process of working with wax and encaustic tools.

Lisa J Levasseur took dried-up paint she had wasted & sculpted it into artwork developing a new technique—recycled acrylic painting.

One photographer’s manipulation of a ferris wheel in various photography apps.

Rose Masterpol oscillates between a drawn line, animated by color and its own flagellating trail, and a more painterly stroke that provides texture and hue.

Developing signature style can be challenging, even for artists who have been working for years. These 7 suggestions can help.

Cory Huff teaches artists to dispel the starving-artist myth and to use the Web for online marketing. Learn more about building an art business online.

Barbara van Buskirk takes us step by step through creating a monotype. Experiment. Play. Print. Have fun!

Announcing The Woven Tale Press’s Selected Works publication.

Rebecca Jewell, on her unique printmaking process that incorporates feathers and birds into her work.

“My work is a constant experiment with space, lines, and shapes.” Behind the scenes with Denitza.

WTP Editor Donald Kolberg introduces his newest endeavor, Monoprint-Monotype.com.

A tribute to Elizabeth Sloan Tyler, the inspiration behind WTP.

Beau Wild, behind the scenes of her drawings and paintings.

With her palette muted, painting outside under a full moon, Alicia R. Peterson reached deep inside to find that she is not alone.

Harry Wicks’s photographic essay documents his sculpting process.

See how traditional fine artist Phil Galloway takes his skills to a new level in the digital age.

“I hold this very strong belief that a more luminescent reality lies beyond the one we normally see.”

Donald Kolberg creates art out of abandoned used books.

“No pencils are used in the work, allowing the surface to glow without the shine of heavy pencil marks.”

Donald Kolberg, on being wary of scammers targeting artists and resources to keep yourself safe.

Interview with WTP editor Donald Kolberg, steel mesh and ribbon sculptor.

Kurt Vonnegut’s advice to schoolchildren leads Susan B. Apel to reflect on the act of creation.

Behind a community of artists who mail small pieces of art to each other.

Colin Dardis, on his experience at PS Squared’s recent creative workshop.

Donald Kolberg, sculptor/painter, as a poet in his word canvases.

Creating an inventory for artwork can save time and headaches. Donald Kolberg’s tips.

Kelly Kilmer, on using mindfulness to better and more efficiently curate collage materials.

Tom Repasky hosts a walkthrough of creating 3D digital art, including recommended applications and more.

Wren Panzella on her process painting on the fragile glass medium.

GIF animations of works of digital art, from Dark Angel 0ne.

What is Asemic writing, and how does it impact painting? From WTP contributor Tom Venning.

Donald Kolberg gives a recipe to help stop procrastination and do things with your art.

The history of the José Martí Memorial in Cuba, from Keith Skinner.

Donald Kolberg addresses the benefits of Strappo’s and Mono-Transfers.

Steel mesh sculpture provides contemporary sculptures with new ways to explore themes and captivate their audiences.

Jo DeSerio Jones shares the pieces he sold to clothing designer Kenneth Cole.

Amy Duncan uses vintage seed packets and stems/buds to brighten up her winter.

Seth Apter gives tips for travel journaling, which allows you to re-experience your trip long after it is over.

Jean Edwards spends the day sketching on Moleskine with Urban Sketchers in London.

What messages can you send without the power of words? A challenge from Lisa Kramer.

Gerry Aldridge (almost) learns the hard way the importance of safety measures while sculpture-making.

“I would compare it to being a junkie–I have been a junkie–but the drug of creativity is not a need.  It is a part of who I am.”

“So, the answer to my initial question ‘Why make fan art?’ is a simple one: because you are a fan.” From Patrick McCuen

Seven quick exercises to break through an artist block, silence the inner critic, tap into your right brain, find inspiration.

Five tips to integrate collage elements to make your work more cohesive, from Seth Apter.

In Part 3 of 4, Karl Dixon breaks down the drawing of his Captain Alzheimer into workable chunks.

In Part 2 of 4, Karl Dixon goes over creating poses and side characters.

“I would like to take you through the whole thought process of a character.” Part 1 of 4.

Karl Dixon outlines step-by-step his process for creating comic book page layouts.

Jessica Zoob shares her “studio diary” of oil paintings in progress.

Kathryn M. McCullough on her collage work and re-using materials to create art.

Christopher Woods blends the literary and fine art in his picture poems.

Gerry Aldridge takes readers through his sculpture creation process.

Behind the creation and the benefits of the art form Zentangling – anyone can do it!

Guest writer Gunilla Redelius is able to create prints on her jewelry using her rolling mill.