Notes from the Studio
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...
Free Printable Watercolor Color Swatch Chart
We've created a free printable blank color swatch chart for you to fill out when you receive your Watercolor Kit! This color swatch template is easy-to-use and an excellent way to begin your...
Three Artists Using Colored Pencils in Their Work
Colored pencils are a popular medium for artists and non-artists alike, as they are accessible, easy-to-use, and offer a variety of techniques and mark making. Here are three examples of iconic 20th...
6 Best 24-pack Colored Pencil Sets
There are dozens of colored pencil sets on the market today, but not many that are a set of 24 colors. We believe that 24 colors is just the right...
The 7 Best Colored Pencil Sets for Adults
With the dozens of brands and varieties of colored pencils on the market today, it can be overwhelming to know which one is best for you if you are...
Your Guide to Exquisite Corpse
Halloween is upon us, and what better way to get in the spooky spirit than by playing our favorite Surrealist game: Exquisite Corpse. What is Exquisite Corpse? Exquisite Corpse is a...
How to: Make a Zine!
After an exploration into the history of zines, you’re ready to make a zine of your own. Before starting your zine, identify the topic or topics you want to focus...
How Art Making can support grief recovery
There are varying degrees of trauma ranging from PTSD and chronic illness, to feeling overwhelmed and pressured by the destabilizing, chaotic world we live in. Further, we all experience loss...
