Watercolor and other art by Rachel Ferrier
Or, figuring out this "business plan" thing My new business cards. I feel so official now! Despite New Year's being the arbitrary reset/"fresh start" that it is, I've been more of the mindset that January is cold, and dark, and also the month of my birthday, so I'm going to do whatever I feel like… Continue reading New Year; Now What?
Phones, tablets, and other tech I use when I create (aka, tools to use when you're on a budget) As you may have noticed when looking through my portfolio, my artwork tends to be pretty well grounded in realism (with a few exceptions, which are still heavily influenced by real images). I also am very… Continue reading Using Technology to Paint
In my opinion, it doesn't necessarily mean taking shortcuts vs. a more "formal" art education. In Baltimore, Maryland, there's this really incredible museum called the American Visionary Art Museum which ONLY features "self-taught" artists who've had no formal training. (It's a fantastic museum, and you should definitely visit if you're ever in the area.) While… Continue reading On Being “Self-Taught”
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