How to Study an Artist’s Style How do you study an art style? How do you learn a specific art style? How do you analyze art styles? How do you find your own unique style? In this Style Study Session, we’ll use the six qualities of style to better understand J.M.W. Turner’s work, and more […]| Artist Strong
When I paint regularly, I find myself walking through the world a little differently. I’ll catch myself muttering the paint colors I’d need to mix to match the deep green of a pine tree or the soft…| Artist Strong
12 Lies Artists Are Told, And the Truth That Sets Us Free For many artists, the journey can feel like swimming upstream. Whether it’s gatekeeping in the art world, internalized self-doubt, or outdated myths about what it means to be “legit,” the noise is loud. But when we dig deeper, and look to artists throughout […]| Artist Strong
Are You Taking Too Many Online Art Courses? (And How to Actually Learn From Them) We’ve all been there: the thrill of clicking “buy now” on a new course, the promise of fresh skills, the dream of finally unlocking our creative potential. And yet… many of those courses sit unopened or half-finished. Cue the shame […]| Artist Strong
Ever feel like you’re starting from scratch every time you sit down to make art? You’re not alone. Many self-taught artists I work with tell me they want to make more art, but they struggle with time, confidence, or knowing where to begin. That’s where batching comes in. Hey there! 👋 I’m Carrie. Here on […]| Artist Strong
As artists, we are constantly bombarded with “rules” and expectations about how we should approach our craft. From drawing fundamentals to the idea that certain techniques are “cheatin…| Artist Strong
Batching your art practice is often misunderstood. When I mention batching, some artists immediately push back with common concerns: “I’m not a production line.” “I don’t want to be pigeonholed.” “Batching kills my creativity.” If you’ve thought any of these, you’re not alone. Let’s unpack each objection and why batching might actually be exactly what […]| Artist Strong
The dream of being able to draw or paint anything you want is shared by almost every artist. It’s the creative freedom to bring any idea to life without feeling limited by skill or technique. But …| Artist Strong
What if the secret to feeling less scattered in your studio… is to work on more than one artwork at once? I’m not just talking about multiple works in progress. I’m speaking about something strategic that helps you show up more and make more art. Yes, really. It’s called batching, and it’s a creative superpower […]| Artist Strong
“My Sketchbook Has to Be Perfect”: Expectation vs. Reality (and Why Page 37 Still Matters) When you picture a “real” artist’s sketchbook, what comes to mind? If your brain flashes to those gorgeous…| Artist Strong
Why I Stopped Waiting to Feel “Ready” to Make Art For the longest time, I thought I had to earn the right to make meaningful art. I told myself I’d create that dream painting once I got better. Tha…| Artist Strong
Introduction: Is a Daily Art Practice Really That Important? Does your daily practice have to include drawing? Can any creative activity count? Hi, I’m Carrie from Artist Strong. I help self-taught…| Artist Strong
When Is an Artwork Finished? It’s one of the most common questions artists ask, and fear answering: When is an artwork truly finished? There are many myths tangled up in the idea of completion. Som…| Artist Strong
