Self Taught Artist

In Episode 5 we talked about priming or preparing your surface for painting. Today I thought it would be a good idea to talk about the opposite -- how to varnish an acrylic painting. Today's podcast applies to acrylic painting only - oil painting has different rules. I've been varnishing a lot of paintings over the last few weeks to mail out to clients - it's not my favorite part of being an artis...

This long-awaited episode of the Self Taught Artist Podcast is finally here! I've been getting a lot of DMs lately about how to start selling your artwork. Today we're talking all about how to start selling your art. We're getting into the nitty-gritty details: what platform should you start with and why? We talk about selling art directly on Instagram or Facebook, starting your own Etsy store, an...

Today on the Self Taught Artist podcast, we are talking about how to get un-stuck when you have creative block. Slumps in your creativity are completely normal parts of the artistic journey. I'm sharing ten ways to kick start your creative engine again! This episode is great for artists and painters of all skill levels, and other creatives too. Here are ten things you can do when you have artist's...

Today we're talking about priming or preparing your painting canvas for acrylic painting. We'll talk about: What canvas I buy for acrylic art and my all-time favorite canvas for acrylic painting What to do if your canvas is loose What art supplies you need to prime your painting canvas The step by step guide to priming your canvas Some assorted Q&A all about gesso for acrylic painting Let's ge...

There are a few aspects of commissions we discuss this week on the Self Taught Artist podcast: Why commissions are so hard As an artist or painter, when is the right time to start accepting commissions? How to choose when to say yes or no to a commission opportunity How to reduce pressure when you're doing a commission How to price commissions and how I price my artwork For any artist or painter w...

https://www.instagram.com/laurenkristineart/ https://www.laurenkristineart.com Today's episode of The Self Taught Artist Podcast answers a number of common questions I get regarding common painting problems. There are quite a few things that can go wrong in the art-making process, and I'm excited to share some of the little tips I have. Save this episode for later - you never know when you'll need...

Today we're diving deeper into the world of acrylic paints. We're going to talk about three things: 1. What makes a good quality acrylic paint  2. The paint brands I love and why  3. How to save money on paints as an artist Connect with me: Instagram: @laurenkristineart https://www.laurenkristineart.com/ Please rate, review, and subscribe. Happy creating, my friends!

The great painting medium showdown. What type of paint is right for you?  On today's episode of Self Taught Artist, we dive into the specifics of oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolors, and gouache. Each medium has advantages and disadvantages that are worth exploring. As a new painter, it can be hard to understand the difference between these types of paints and what you can do with them...

I'm sharing all the tips I wish I knew when I started painting.  Welcome to the Self Taught Artist podcast!