Ginger Gem's
What's Your Style?
Painting Style? Do you have one? Does it really matter? We hear this a lot from students and artists that are just starting to paint. What exactly does it mean…
What's a Cookie?
We use the term “Cookie” with a number to indicate the suggested level of skill to tackle a particular tutorial. The name “1-Cookie” is the designation for the easiest, simple…
What makes a Great Artist?
I have loved seeing all the progress of our Academy Members this year. Because of Covid, many members of the Academy are home with more time to paint. Just for…
Why Join the Senior Academy?
What are Members saying about joining the Senior Academy that offers Personal Art Coaching? Linda J. asks and writes, “WHY JOIN THE ACADEMY?” Ginger, Thank you for your…
How to Sell Artwork
With so many people out of work now, I have decided to offer five suggestions for possibly supplementing your income. Besides adding to your income, these will also cover your…
Why Acrylic Paints?
With all the art materials to choose, from why acrylics? And specifically, why heavy body acrylics? As a professional artist for over 50 years, I am as excited about acrylic…
“I only paint trees” he said to me.
I met a man today in his 70's, who had been an artist for many years. He told me, “That I only paint trees.”I asked, “Why is that?”He replied, “I…
How does “imagination” make for great art?
Do you want to take your art to the next level? Ask this question before starting your painting design… whether it is a still life or landscape or portrait or…
What does music have to do with my painting?
Just as music can boost your mood, it can also be a helpful tool in the studio when you are painting. Science has discovered our bodies want to move to…
Is my art good enough to post and share?
I recently read a post of someone who did not want to post a picture for the art challenge because they were thinking a 15 to 20-minute painting was not…
