Creative inspiration is everywhere. Capturing your ideas is the key to creating unique art.

Create a dream board to help you visualize and realize your artist goals.

Tips and ideas to help you move past the blank canvas, pick-up your paintbrush, and flex your creative muscles.

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Lets work on some old (did someone say "vintage"?)furniture and make it an accent or conversation piece.

Terrazzo, once a very common building material, is often covered up. One way is to paint, which is easier than it might seem.

The Art Hunters Handbook How to Buy Art for $5 and Sell it for $1,000,000 is a fun read and a handy reference guide for anyone who loves the thrill of the hunt at flea markets, thift stores, and garage sales.

Use of good perspective, shading and shadows can make or break any work of art. Mary Gibilisco has produced a superior learning experience for anyone who wants to learn "everything you ever wanted to know about perspective, shading and shadows".

Working with just one color is not only an interesting exercise, but can sharpen your painting skills.

Art and inspiration are all around us. This week's article includes an art prompt to inspire you to get in your studio and start creating.