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 | Mar 5, 2020 | Color Palettes
As I mix a black and grey palette without using black paint today, I am reminded of my students saying to each other, “..Ms Mucha does not allow us to paint with black”.Here is my reason why: Black flattens the color, while it can make the other colors...
by Sandra Mucha | Feb 20, 2020 | Art Supplies
Here are a some paintbrush tips and tricks based on three commonly used paintbrushes in my art studio. Whether I am painting a cityscape, a snowscape or a portrait I use the following brush style and no.: Painting Brushes: Filberts no. 2, 8, and no. 2 Liner brush...