Have you been spending more time outside? Schools have wrapped up the year and the weather is warm and sunny, at least around Pittsburgh it is. I know my nieces and nephews are banging the door down to get outside. With all the great outdoors to explore, some may think art must be put on …
Creativity is part of everyone. It is part of our nature as human beings. The problem is that a lot of us have barriers when it comes to our own creativity. Yes, even me sometimes. We have some not-quite-right ideas in our heads about what it means to be creative. These ideas come from lots …
Is life a little different than it was a month or two ago? I know things are different for me here at the studio. With the closures and social distancing that Covid 19 has brought, I’ve still spent a lot of time in the studio, but it’s been quieter without you guys, my beloved customers, …
Do a google search on creativity and you might be surprised at what comes up. Creativity is the use of the imagination or original idea, especially in the production of an artistic work. Creativity is a phenomenon whereby something new and somehow valuable is formed. Creativity is a crushing chore and a glorious mystery. Creativity …
Throwing pots. Cutting glass. Supporting young artists and writers. Things have been busy at Uncle Dave’s Art Studio. Since I opened in November, things have really taken off. It’s the highlight of my day to see people in the studio explore their own creativity and often be surprised at their own success. But not …
When you think about kids drawing, what do you think about? Is it cute little figures with legs coming directly out of heads? Is it stray marks outside the lines in a coloring book? Is it a unique family portrait one of your children drew and has a special place in your heart? Whatever your …
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Let’s start today with an exercise. Take a minute to close your eyes and just think about the word art. What comes to mind? It is great masterpieces by Monet and Van Gogh? Is it that popular print you wish you could get a hold of for your living room wall? Is the latest piece …
Theo Van Gogh, greatest patron of his brother Vincent, often complained about his older brother for one reason: his paints cost too much. Vincent Van Gogh painted in thick layers of paint, a classic style called impasto, and because of that Vincent went through paint at an alarming speed. Parents of young children may be …
Not everyday you see an oversized pencil. ✏️ Well I’m the crafty guy and wanted to make something unusual. So I got a $6 wooden fence post at my neighborhood lumber yard. (no commercial endorsement here) grabbed my powered saw and whittled a pencil out. Painted it all pretty and viola! A giant pencil.
Outside Art in the Last Days of Summer August is upon us. Summer is coming to an end, and school will be back in session before you know it. The end of summer is the perfect time to get some last fun art experiences in, but that doesn’t mean your child needs to sit at …