Notes from the Studio
The Walk + Create Routine
I wanted to share a very simple yet powerful ritual that has transformed my day-to-day life: the walk and create routine. It’s as simple as it sounds: at some point...
Stanley Whitney Inspired Grid Postcards
Contemporary artist Stanley Whitney (b. 1946) is most known for his vibrant abstract grid paintings. Drawing inspiration from sources ranging from artist Piet Mondrian to quilt-making, Stanley creates richly colored...
Blind Contour Drawing 101: How it came to be, and how to do it!
Blind contour drawing is a drawing exercise that has been used by countless artists since its inception in the early 1940s. Art educator Kimon Nicolaïdes introduced the technique in his...
Guided Sketchbook FAQs!
Since its launch in late 2023, the Guided Sketchbook has quickly become our best-seller, inspiring hundreds of you across the U.S. to tap into your inner creative spirit. For the...
Make Art and Activate Your Effort-driven Reward Circuit!
Fun fact - did you know that using your thumb requires more brain activity than moving a larger area of our body, such as our back or our legs? Engaging...
Modern Motherhood: From Warhol to Beyoncé
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re highlighting five uniquely powerful portrayals of mothers in contemporary art. Awol Erizku, Beyoncé, 2017This photograph of the Mother of All Mothers, Beyonce, was taken in 2017...
3 Science-backed Reasons Why Adults Love Coloring Books
3 Science-backed Reasons Why Adults Love Coloring Books It’s no secret that adult coloring books have become a very popular phenomenon in the past several years. This phenomenon has helped...
5 Reasons to Cultivate a Creative Practice
At Art Life Practice, we are on a mission to help you cultivate a creative practice to promote positive wellbeing. Here are five reasons why we all need more casual...
The Look of Love Captured in Art History
For centuries artists have been portraying moments inspired by romantic love in a multitude of ways. In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are four of our favorite artworks that capture...
How to Host a Vision Zine Party in 7 Easy Steps!
One of the (many) cool things about art is that it can be a solitary experience or a social one, without sacrificing an ounce of significance either way. And the...
Colored Pencils vs Oil Pastels: All You need to know
Oil Pastels vs Colored Pencils: What is the difference between the two? Oil pastels and woodless colored pencils are two of my favorite creative media, and I wanted to share...
Free Printable Colored Pencil Swatch Template
We've created a free printable blank color swatch chart for you to fill out when you receive your Colored Pencil Roll. This color swatch template is easy-to-use and an excellent way to begin your creative...
