Whether you’re still in school or a card-carrying member of the real world, chances are you find yourself taking notes from time to time. When the time comes, it’s better to pick up a pencil than to open your laptop, and here are ten reasons why: 10 Reasons Taking Notes by Hand is Better 1. […]
Drink and Draw There are a lot of things NOT to do when you’ve been drinking – things like driving, going to work, or calling an ex. Fortunately, drawing is not one of those sober-only activities. In bars across the country, artists are meeting up to drink, draw and share in the creative experience. Pabst Blue […]
Avoid Autocorrect Fails with a Pencil You know this has happened to you: you’re composing a text message to someone you don’t talk to much. Maybe you’ve just met, inviting them to meet at the ice cream bar at noon. You tap each key very, very carefully with the very tip of your finger. You […]
If you haven’t joined Instagram yet, you’re missing out on a great way to pass the time while bored at work, between classes, waiting for the train, or waiting in mile-long lines at Disneyland. And, to make it that much easier to explore pictures of cats and Ecards, Instagram also now has a web client. […]
Youth Art Month March is Youth Art Month – a whole month of dedicated to promoting and celebrating youth art and art education. It was founded in 1961 and called Children’s Art Month until 1969, when the name was changed to include junior high and high school students. It was founded by the Crayon, Water […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day March 8th is International Women’s Day, which honors the work of the suffragettes and celebrates women’s achievements. Ironically, we working women do not have the day off. I guess we’ll just have to wait until after work to celebrate all our achievements. Even if the rest of the world doesn’t get […]
This post is a follow-up to the post Drawing Websites Every Artist Should Follow, in which we discussed ten great drawing websites for artists looking to hone their skills and connect with other artists who are passionate about drawing. Below are ten more drawing websites artists shouldn’t miss. More Drawing Websites Every Artist Should Follow […]
When I was in preschool, I wanted to be a pirate when I grew up. Pirates of the Caribbean was my favorite ride at Disneyland, and it has been my favorite movie since it came out. When I got a pair of Toms and decided they were just a little too plain, I knew exactly […]
Long-haired ladies (and gents!), if you’ve ever wondered how to put your hair up with a pencil, this article is for you. It’s a skill I’ve always admired and, today, I am making a commitment to mastering it, and I’m going to help you do the same. Quick note before I begin: I’m using an […]
This Thursday is National Send a Card Day. Personally, I’m a huge fan of cards. I like sending them, and I like receiving them. I love the ones with cute animals on the front, and the ones that have a pop-up scene inside. Some cards even sing and play music when you open them. My […]
