#art education

[fishfingersandscarves]

a poster i made for my classroom and this upcoming school year! do you know how to give an art critique?

[garadinervi]

Josef Albers, 1976 [David Zwirner, New York, NY. © 2026 The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation / ARS, New York]

↗ The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation

[mcromwell]

"Trust Your Herbs" and a little snippet from What the Arts Teach by Elliot Eisner.

[itscolossal]

Creative Thought Is Essential: A Letter from Our Editor

What does it mean to keep art accessible, and why does it matter now more than ever?

[magicmooshka]

If you’re interested in getting better at art I cannot stress enough how beneficial it is to read up on global art history… the lessons that honestly impacted my art the most were from my art history classes rather than technical drawing classes.

Even though the digital age has expanded the reach of small independent artists, we still only see online a vary narrow fraction of the type of art that exists. Studying global art history allows you to draw inspiration from a wider breadth of art from different cultures and time periods.

Art history helped improve my technique, but it also expanded the way I think about art’s place in the wider world. Why do we prefer certain art styles and mediums over others? Is it purely personal preference? How has accessibility, or lack thereof, shaped the way we think about art, and the kind of art we see? Who gets to make art? Who gets to see it?

I highly recommend checking out SmartHistory: they’re an art history org partnered with Khan Academy. They have a playlist where they run through the basics of the AP Art History curriculum in 2-5 min videos and mini articles. If you watch one or two a day while doing dishes or cooking you can cover a lot of ground in only a little time. It’s a great, super accessible beginner’s overview! (I swear this isn’t sponsored I just adore them)

[laurzaboonart]

I'm currently doing an online art school program and I thought I'd share some notes on clothing pieces for anyone else whose like me and for some reason can't understand objects with free from lol I hope you find some of these observations/ notes useful for any of your art journeys!

[pinkplasticfangs]

Hi uhmm,,, youre an older artist than me + have more experience,, do you have any advice on stylization and artstyles,,,,, ive been drawing 4 five years now but im still experimenting to find something i like + i just started digital in 2025 and every single time i draw something i really like it but than i compare it to the lat thing i drew on the exact same day and the styles are totally different

honestly, it's something that develops with time as you experiment with your tools and refine your tastes! my style tends to fluctuate all the time in small ways!

In reality, your "art style" isn't something that should stay rigid early into your art journey. art styles are just different ways people choose to interpret/tackle/problem solve a subject matter.

for example, if i were to give you an apple subject matter for you to depict, how would you tackle it? all of our answers may be different- some may choose paint brushes, or cross hatching, or charcoal, cel shading, etc etc. the REAL way to figure out what you like and what works for you is trying, failing, and learning from a whole bunch of different approaches - thats how you develop your taste. think of it this way: if i asked you what your best apple dish is, you'd need a plethora of experience from different apple dishes to distinguish the best one.

so, to find your art style, you gotta throw a bunch of things at the wall and fail a bunch of times until you start to find approaches and tools you like. different subject matter sometimes require different solutions (ex. a realistic still life may need to be created differently than say, a cartoon character), so be open-minded, because it helps you be versatile. here's some examples of different approaches i took to my own works, and versatility!

the most helpful thing i found was studying from existing works and artists to discover how their art styles came to be, aka. master studies. take a piece from an artist you like, and try to recreate it - how did they choose their composition, what was their sketch and perspective like, what brushes did they use to create this texture, how thick is their lineart, how did they layer their colors, etc etc. once you break down the way they think/process/develop their pieces, it can help you find a way to approach your own pieces, too.

with all that said, remember to be kind to yourself! retaining stamina and pacing yourself is the key to learning a rigorous skill, it will take time and you WILL fuck up and be frustrated with yourself. try to enjoy the process, take breaks, and most importantly, have fun!!!