by Sandra Mucha | Apr 28, 2022 | Art Exploring Tips
VIDEO LINK In this video see how Spring has provided strong reds. Reds that are nature’s way of saying GO! Go be inspired, verse STOP,. and be safe creating with your previous palette. My several color palettes over the years have been inspired by the weather,...
by Sandra Mucha | Jan 26, 2022 | Studio Habits
Today, I am continuing my artistic flow as seen in my compositions rooted in play. A play that appears more and more based on various breadcrumbs I have experienced over the years in art school, as professional artist and during a pivotal free workshop I attended in...
by Sandra Mucha | Jan 14, 2022 | Studio Habits
January is studio reorganization time here in my Richardson, TX art studio. What better way to increase productivity than with a deep dive of your set up. Try this mantra while you clean, ” Like with Like, and everything has a home.” First, Sort supplies...
by Sandra Mucha | Mar 26, 2021 | Art Supplies, Studio Habits
Cleaning acrylic paint brushes while conserving water in the art studio is a daily practice for me. I created a FREE download inspired by my virtual students based on info from fellow artist over the past several years. I am no longer helping with face-to-face...
by Sandra Mucha | Jan 15, 2021 | Studio Habits
The benefits of a daily creative practice are many. Here are my tips for setting up a habitual creativity space based on my fine art practice. I think you’ll be amazed how it pushes you to re-evaluate your use of time, and makes you a better artist for any...
by Sandra Mucha | Nov 24, 2020 | 30 Paintings in 30 Days, Art Exploring in Nature, Inspiration, Studio Habits
Birds of a feather flock together during my weekly art creations whether I am developing a bird’s eye-view or feathered friends. Students are practicing with a variety of nature scenes, birds, skies, and native plants that support our feathered friends. Each week I...
by Sandra Mucha | Oct 7, 2020 | Art Exploring Tips
How to reduce screen fatigue as an online art lesson instructor is a big concern for me. I make sure to provide friendly lessons that are paced out into different modes and sections for my students. This past pandeminc summer I realized quickly how my virtual art...
by Sandra Mucha | Sep 15, 2020 | Color Palettes, Studio Habits
What is the best way store wet acrylic paints between your painting sessions? My art students for years, have seen how I seal my palette up at the end of each class with a reusable container. I use a Masterson’s Sta-wet Palette that seals up a paper palette...
by Sandra Mucha | Apr 7, 2020 | Art Appreciation
The Mona Lisa effect is known for how the eyes in a portrait seem to follow the viewer as they move back and forth. While it is hard to make it to the Louvre to see the original Mona Lisa, or any museum during this pandemic, you can see this effect also in my...
by Sandra Mucha | Mar 21, 2020 | Calming Arts
Download my free calming coloring page and be sure to post it to your social with the #calmingarts. FREE Coloring Page My current FREE coloring page was inspired by Nesting found in my orginal relief painting series: PURCHASE
