You’ve spent hours scrolling Pinterest trying to find the right piece of art. Something that doesn’t just “match” your space—but actually feels like you. And yet, everything starts to look the same. Mass-produced prints, predictable designs, and nothing that really stands out. That’s exactly why lace artwork is emerging as a major Pinterest trend for 2026. It brings together texture, nostalgia,
Read MoreWhat is a Cyanotype
The plant is laid carefully onto the treated paper. The frame is carried outside into the light. And then you wait — watching as the paper slowly shifts from a pale, silvery coating to a deep, rich blue right before your eyes. When you rinse the print in water and the image appears fully for the first time, it feels a little like magic every single time. Learn what is a cyanotype in this post.
Read MoreWord Art for Your Walls
I made a series of letter pressed poems using a grant from the Ontario Arts Council in 2022. These handmade artworks would be great word art for your walls.
Read MoreAltered Book
I have been creating altered atlases and altered book art since 2015 while I was taking my master of fine arts at Concordia University in Montreal Quebec. I create an altered book using an X-Acto knife and hand cutting message. I slowly cut page by page to create the altered Atlas. So far I have created five different bucks, and I am currently working on the sixth in my series.
Read MoreHow to Care for and Display Your Cyanotype Artwork So It Lasts for Years
You have brought a cyanotype home — or perhaps you are thinking about it — and you want to make sure it stays as beautiful as the day it was made.
Read MorePapermaking History Around The World: From Ancient Invention To Modern Art
Paper is something we use every day, yet its story spans thousands of years, cultures, and innovations. Understanding papermaking history around the world not only deepens appreciation for this essential material, but also connects artists and makers to a rich global tradition of craftsmanship.
Read MoreCommon Art Frame Sizes: What You Need to Know
Choosing the right frame starts with understanding standard sizes. Some of the most common art frame sizes include 5"×7", 8"×10", 11"×14", 16"×20", and 18"×24". These sizes are widely available and make framing artwork simple and affordable.
Read MoreArtist Taking Commissions
As an artist, I take commissions at various points throughout the year. To find out when an artist is taking commissions, it is best to contact them directly or to see if they have commission information posted either website or social media pages.
Read MoreGallery Wall Lighting
When creating a gallery wall, the lighting is just as important as the artwork. Lighting, helps highlight the artwork making it stand out and directing your eyes to be able to see the artwork clearly.
Read MoreArt Goals 2026
Every year I share on my blog what my art goals for the year is. I am showing you my art goals 2026. These are of course personalized goals.
Read MoreWhat is and What Was
What Is and What Was is an artwork by Canadian artist Jackie Partridge created in 2018. The installation features a simple yet thoughtful arrangement: four hand-cut atlases placed on a wooden table, surrounded by four wooden stools measuring 14” x 17.75”. The table itself is 46” x 42”, large enough to hold the atlases while still inviting a sense of closeness among the viewers who gather around it.
What is and What Was
The piece encourages participation. Visitors are invited to sit at the table, open the atlases, and explore their pages. As they turn the pages, they discover that the maps have been carefully altered: houses are cut away, leaving gaps that speak to absence, erasure, and change. These cut-outs transform the atlases into layered objects, where what is missing becomes just as important as what remains.
By using atlases of North America and Canada—objects already in a state of slow obsolescence as digital maps take over—Partridge highlights the tension between permanence and impermanence. Maps are meant to provide a sense of stability, yet they are constantly outdated by shifting borders, developing neighbourhoods, and changing landscapes. The found object of the atlas carries its own history of use and expiration, and the hand-cut removals amplify this instability.
What Is and What Was reflects on memory, place, and transformation. The work asks viewers to consider how the landscapes they know are always in flux: houses are built and demolished, communities grow and change, and maps no longer reflect the lived reality of the land. Sitting at the table, the viewer becomes part of this reflection, turning the pages and encountering the tension between what has been and what is left behind.
At its heart, this artwork is about presence and absence, inviting contemplation of how we record, erase, and remember the places we inhabit.
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Good Online Art Classes
Looking for good online art classes? There's a lot of online art classes out there, so I wanted to share some good online art classes that you should check out so that you can improve your art skills while saving money.
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Good Online Art Classes
The first obvious answer is YouTube. There are so many good online art classes available on YouTube including my own YouTube channel that's all about acrylic painting. You can check out my YouTube channel by clicking on the button below. Please subscribe to show your support and so that you can see the new painting, tutorials and tips videos that are released.
If you love acrylic painting, be sure to download by FREE 12 page guide that helps you improve your painting skills fast I give you 10 tips as well as recommended tutorials to help you improve your painting.
If you're ready to take your art seriously, the next best step is to make an investment. I have participated in the Craft and Create Club membership by HobbyScool. I have a painting tutorial with a fall floral crown pictured below.
What's cool about this a membership by HobbyScool is that there are a variety of different guest experts, teaching a variety of different crafts and art projects and for just the low price of 7$ a month you have access to all of these art workshops to watch online whenever it's convenient to you.
For just $7/month, you'll:
- Learn a completely new craft each month with expert guidance
- Follow along with premium video tutorials at your own pace
- Get detailed supply lists so you know exactly what you need
- Access a growing library of diverse creative workshops ($180+ value)
When you join annually, you'll receive exclusive bonuses worth $63 including the Craft Projects Planner and two additional workshop collections!
To see if the craft and create club membership is a good fit for you click on the button below!
The nice thing about a monthly membership is that you can cancel anytime and 7$ a month is a nice low commitment but it's still an investment for you to make sure that you're putting in time to work on your art or to learn new skills. Try a new art workshop, try a new craft and just relax and have that fun creative time to yourself.
If you're ready for a bigger commitment, you can check out the one year of the craft and create club membership and you'll receive some extra special bonuses for committing to a year of the membership up front.
For any questions about the craft and create club membership please send an email to support@hobbyscool.com.
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Cedar Tree Greeting Cards
Looking for a minimalist designed greeting card to use for any occasion? Check out my cedar tree greeting cards designed thoughtfully through the cyanotype process. These cedar tree greeting cards are perfect for the holidays, Father’s day, birthdays, thinking of you cards, and more.
Read MoreArt of Expression
This past spring, I participated in the art of expression online summit with HobbyScool. In this Art of Expression online summit, there were 27 other guest speakers and artists teaching about different art techniques and art workshops.
Read MoreArt for Homeschool: How to Teach Art at Home with Confidence
If you're a homeschool parent, you might be wondering: about doing art for homeschool. Between reading, writing, and math, it can be hard to find time for creative subjects—but art for homeschool families is more valuable than many people realize.
Read MoreArtist Mindset
Having a strong and positive artist mind, that is very important for any artist or those, or wanting to become an artist. Having that positive artist mindset is key to your success as an artist, it will allow you to keep working on your art and your art business even when the days are hard and you're faced with countless rejections.
Read MorePiled Up Artwork by Jackie Partridge
Piled Up is made by Jackie Partridge. I created this artwork during my Master of Fine Arts at Concordia University.
Read MoreGrazing
Grazing is an art installation created by myself, Jackie Partridge during my Master of Fine Arts at Concordia University.
Read MoreArt Critiques
What are art critiques? What is the purpose of an art critique and why do artists have art critiques?
Read MoreWhy Buy Art?
Why buy art? There are so many reasons why you should buy art if you have been considering buying some original artwork and starting an art collection for your home.
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