Did You Know that November has Two Birthstones?
By Chelsea Reed
It’s true! If you or someone you know is a November person, that means you get to choose between two beautiful gems as your birthstone: time-honored topaz and sunny citrine. (more…)
November 2023
Gift Ideas for Her to Make Her Feel Beautiful
By Chelsea Reed
Somewhere in the world, there are holiday superheroes. They’re the ones who host the parties and deck the halls to put jolly smiles on guests’ faces. They whip up magical meals, donate to charities, mail out the cards… and ensure that no one gets left behind on Santa’s list. (more…)
Does Art Unlock the Secrets of Being Thankful?
By Chelsea ReedGratitude. It’s a buzzword that’s garnered a lot of attention in recent years. With awareness of hard times and limited resources, more people seek out quality of life. Having a thankful mindset can help turn the tide. Whether it’s your family, your job, or getting out of bed every day, it’s easy to find something to be thankful for.
October 2023
5 Famous Etchings that Made Remarkable History
By Chelsea Reed
Sometimes it’s just essential for us to go back and observe the masters, and the etchings by famous artists are no exception. These pioneers of art paved the way for new art styles to be made possible in both etching and painting in the art world. Etchings even transformed the book printing industry by allowing it to spread new ideas to larger numbers of people. While many more famous etchings are out there, we’ll focus on five today for the sake of brevity. Let’s take a look.
How Etching Played An Important Role for Old Manuscripts
By Chelsea ReedDid you know the art of etching was essential to the history of printmaking? That book, newspaper, or ebook tablet in your hand would not have happened without etching.
Ever Wish You’d Stuck To Your Dream? Artist Karen Latham Reveals How She Made Hers Become A Reality.
“And Then I Got Back into What I Really Liked…”
Internationally known Boomer artist Karen Latham reveals how her dreams to become a professional artist became a reality.
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Your Changing Skin from Summer to Fall
By Chelsea Reed
Imagine waking up to colorful trees, deep blue skies and crisp breezy air. You get out of bed and begin your skincare routine while you think about pumpkin pie. Wash your face, tone and moisturize… (more…)