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Year In Review
The beginning of the year is a great time to look back on the year before. So, it is at this time, I will do just that. See where we have been to, in turn, plan where we are going. Blogging for me is a way for me to share some knowledge, experiences, and of course, some new art stuff. So, take a minute to scan through fifteen of the best blogs of 2014. Feel free to comment on your favorites, as well.
Enjoy this 2014 Sketchbook Blog- Year in Review!
2014
You Might Be A Cheap Joe’s Kind of Artist, If…
February 4, 2014
by Monalisa
Disclaimer : (Be aware that this is written from a woman’s point of view and all of these reasons may…
15 Smart Ways to Save Money and Get The Most Out of Your Art Materials!
February 25, 2014
by Monalisa
To a beginner, creating art can seem a little expensive at first. Aside from paying for professional instruction, you see,…
20 Common Things Found In Even The Smallest Studios
March 27, 2014
by Monalisa
OK, not everyone who does art has a fancy studio, but everyone who does art surely has a space, no…
What We Do Makes Us Who We Art
May 1, 2014
by Monalisa
Who ART We? Who are you? Who Am I? You know, when I look back over the years, it seems…
10 Unique Benefits of Live Art Workshops
May 29, 2014
by Monalisa
Most people are curious about taking an art workshop. We ponder it over and over in our heads and before…
The Isolation Coat- It’s an Acrylic Thing, You May Not Understand
June 19, 2014
by Monalisa
If the phrase “isolation coat” sounds like something they slap on you when you have spent too much time in…
Top 10 Art Stuff Tips From the Tops
July 17, 2014
by Monalisa
In the beginning, what mattered most to Joe Miller was to strive to use the best art materials he could…
Refuse To Create Refuse- ReCycle!
August 7, 2014
by Monalisa
“Waste not, Want not.” If this quote is as true today as when Ben Franklin first coined it over two…
Keep Calm and Climb a Mountain
August 28, 2014
by Monalisa
I guess there are many places that are more exotic and exciting, but for me it seems, my very favorite…
When The Teacher Becomes The Student…
September 4, 2014
by Monalisa
“Cheap” Joe Miller is a natural born teacher. Although, he may not have realized this until he began painting. His…
Blast From The Past- To Hue or Not To Hue
September 11, 2014
by Monalisa
When ordering paints, especially watercolor paints, customers are often wary about ordering pigments whose names include the word “Hue”. Chances…
“Carolina In The Fall”
October 21, 2014
by Monalisa
Fall is one of the most exciting times of the year in the North Carolina mountains. People come from near…
Artist Brush Care- Love ‘Em Or Leave ‘Em!
November 6, 2014
by Monalisa
High quality art supplies are not inexpensive, they are an investment. An investment worth making when you consider the tools…
“Tell Me, Teach Me, Involve Me and I Learn.”
November 28, 2014
by Monalisa
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin Now, Ben…
When Is A Christmas Card Not Just A Christmas Card?
December 18, 2014
by Monalisa
When is a Christmas card not just a Christmas card? When it is a gift of art! Sending Christmas cards…
So, there you go! 2014 is in the past and 2015 is here! What you do with every day is what you will look back and remember tomorrow. Make sure all of your days are filled with happiness, creativity, and art stuff!
Happy Yesterday and Even Better Tomorrows!
And Remember to Keep your Brushes Wet and Your World Colored!
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