While many people use the words interchangeably, there is a difference between pottery and ceramics. Ceramic is the name given to objects...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What You'll Need: -oven or toaster oven -Polymer clay (Sculpey III recommended) -something like a letter opener or paring knife -small...

Knowing the difference between these color formats can be very important when uploading digital work online or printing artwork. It's...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Many websites sell and offer free fonts. A few free font websites include Font Squirrel and DaFont. You can buy fonts on sites like...

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...