If you are looking for a way to break into the artistic industry, you may face a few challenges along the way. It is incredibly fulfilling to be an artist. Through your artwork, you have the potential to change the world. At the same time, creating a successful field in the arts can be a major … [Read more...] about What are the Most Common Challenges Artists Face Today?
Crafts and Hobbies
Kid’s Crafts – Monogram Puzzle Pieces Refrigerator Magnets
Looking for an easy craft project to teach kids about Monograms? The Alphabet? Last month we made these cute Monogram Puzzle Pieces Refrigerator Magnets with a group of young kids age 4 to 8 years of age. It was a great opportunity to teach them about Monograms and allowed them to get creative with … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts – Monogram Puzzle Pieces Refrigerator Magnets
A Peek at Shelly’s Seashell Collection
I've been collecting seashells for the past 45 years. Every summer my family would take trips to the beach where I would scour the beach for hours collecting them. I'm very particular about the shells in my collection and ONLY collect the ones that I personally find. Shells that are gifted to me are … [Read more...] about A Peek at Shelly’s Seashell Collection
Make Your Own Ruffled Fabric Garters for Mason Jars
Looking to decorate your quart-size mason jars? If so, you can make your own ruffled garters from scraps of fabric and flat elastic. You'll need a sewing machine to make this project along with a few basic sewing supplies. You can whip up several of them in just one afternoon. I do a lot o home … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Ruffled Fabric Garters for Mason Jars
Coastal Crafts: Seahorse Made from Pallet Wood
A friend of mine saw a post on the TCC blog back in August 2019 and had saved it to Pinterest. She loved my Seashell Covered Seahorse Wall Art that I had made and wanted to make something similar. She wanted hers to be more on the simple side as she wanted to hang it up outside on the side of her … [Read more...] about Coastal Crafts: Seahorse Made from Pallet Wood
Kid’s Crafts Photo Frame Refrigerator Magnets for Mother’s Day
Last weekend my grandson was over for an Arts and Crafts play date. Twice a month I like to have the kids come over to work on fun projects with me. We sat down and made these adorable Mother's Day Photo Frame Refrigerator Magnets out of wooden craft sticks. The project shown in my photograph was … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts Photo Frame Refrigerator Magnets for Mother’s Day
How to Buy the Best Sketch Markers for Your Next Art Project
Before the rise of digital art, sketch markers were the niche tool used by many artists, graphic designers, comic creators, and more. Over time, the versatility of the markers and the wide range of color palettes it offers attracted more and more artists to it. As they are easy to use, perfect … [Read more...] about How to Buy the Best Sketch Markers for Your Next Art Project
Craft Project: Painted Soup Can Lids Garden Markers
Looking for a way to recycle those soup can lids? Mason jar lids? If so, these Painted Soup Can Lids Garden Markers craft project is for you! This project can be easily made by older children, adults and seniors with basic art and crafts supplies. I enlisted a few kids in our family ages 8 to 13 … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Painted Soup Can Lids Garden Markers