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What's the Difference Between Pottery and Ceramics?
While many people use the words interchangeably, there is a difference between pottery and ceramics. Ceramic is the name given to objects...
Jan 5, 20241 min read
What is Vitrification in Ceramics?
Vitrified ceramics have been fired to at least 2192°F (1200°C), and have become water tight. This allows you to put liquids in cups,...
Jan 5, 20241 min read
What is Ceramic Clay?
Clay naturally found in the ground may resemble dirt or mud, but is very different. It is a collection of minerals* and quartz. (It may...
Jan 5, 20241 min read


12 Ways Independent Artists & Designers Make Money
While some artists such as illustrators or graphic designers can be hired by a company and work in-house, there are many other ways an...
Mar 30, 20233 min read


What To Do if Your Website Domain Expires
When you purchased a domain, it was for a set to last a certain amount of time. Many last for 1, 2, 3 years (or maybe more). Once the...
Mar 28, 20232 min read


4 Most Common Artist Paints
The 4 most common types of paint used by artists today are oil, acrylic, gouache, and watercolor. In this order, oil is the stiffest and...
Mar 23, 20223 min read


The Differences Between Beginner, Amateur, and Professional Grade Paints.
If you go to an art supply store, you will typically find 3 grades of paint. The 1st and lowest quality is student/beginner, the 2nd is...
Mar 23, 20225 min read


What Everyone Should Know About Aphantasia
Aphantasia is the lack of a mind's eye. Most people don't know what it is, and that's why I want to write about it here, for artists to...
Dec 5, 20203 min read


How to: Make Clay Pins
What You'll Need: -oven or toaster oven -Polymer clay (Sculpey III recommended) -something like a letter opener or paring knife -small...
Nov 21, 20204 min read


The Differences Between RGB, CMYK, & Spot Colors
Knowing the difference between these color formats can be very important when uploading digital work online or printing artwork. It's...
Sep 13, 20202 min read


How to Find Your Passion in an Art Medium
It may sound a little silly not to know what you are (or could be) passionate in, but this really is an issue, especially for those in...
Jun 9, 20204 min read


Designing & Mailing Postcards
Postcards can be a great way to show your work to other people when mailed, or they can act as a mini portfolio you can hand out. Here, I...
May 3, 20201 min read


Raster VS Vector Files
Raster and vector are the 2 ways to describe the pixel composition of digital work. It can describe the artwork itself, the format it is...
May 2, 20201 min read


How To: Paint on Fabric
It is super easy to paint on fabrics, and it can be a really fun project for t-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, zip pouches, etc. All you...
May 2, 20201 min read


Stamps & Mailing Letters
Here are a few things to keep in mind when mailing letters in the US with USPS for your business. Envelope Sizing To be considered a...
Apr 19, 20201 min read


How To: Get & Install Fonts
Many websites sell and offer free fonts. A few free font websites include Font Squirrel and DaFont. You can buy fonts on sites like...
Apr 6, 20202 min read


How to: Create a Simple Website
Naming Your Site & Getting a Domain You're going to want to name your site first, and think of the domain name you want for it. A domain...
Mar 31, 20204 min read
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