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New Year’s Resolutions for Artists And How To Achieve Them
Just like that, the first month of 2023 has come and gone. We’ve also just celebrated the Lunar New Year! Time to reflect a little: What creative g...
Watercolor Valentine’s Day Card Ideas You Can Make
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us! What better way to show your appreciation to your loved ones than to give them hand-painted watercolor Valentine’s Day Cards that you made yourself! Here are some ideas to help you start off!
19 Bullet Journal Ideas to Get Organized
If you need to fix your life or need a creative outlet, why not start a bullet journal? Here are some fun spreads to try next!
8 Scary Paintings By Famous Artists Through Time
Halloween is nearly upon us. This is the perfect time to talk about those scary paintings that you might have seen or taken a peek at before. Or if...
Who Was Mark Rothko?
Mark Rothko was an American painter associated with the abstract expressionist movement that developed in New York in the 1950s. You can easily recognize his work by its large rectangular planes of color. This style is known as color field painting.
16 Famous Ocean Paintings You Need to See
Check out some of the most famous ocean paintings that capture the many faces of the sea.
Who Was Andy Warhol?
What would pop art be without Andy Warhol? His colorful paintings and his bold personal brand became synonymous with the art movement. Nobody lived...
These are the Absolute Best Sketchbooks for Artists
Here’s how to choose the best sketchbook for professional artists and amateurs alike!
10 Summer Art Activities for Kids and Kids at Heart
It’s the perfect time to get out, get some sun, and start on some summer art projects.
Who was Gustav Klimt?
Everyone knows Gustav Klimt for his iconic painting The Kiss. But there’s more to Gustav Klimt than his Golden Period.
Who Was Paul Gauguin? 12 Interesting Facts About the Infamous Painter and His Life
Paul Gauguin experimented with expressive forms, colors, and compositions. He called this style “Synthetism.” Learn more about the controversial art figure here!
Here's How to Organize Your Art Supplies, Marie Kondo Style
Yes, you can apply the Marie Kondo method of tidying up to your own art studio. Happy organizing!
9 Iconic Children’s Book Illustrators to Reawaken Your Inner Child
Let's celebrate some of the best children’s book illustrators who inspired us to make art as kids!
Be Kind to Your Mind With This 21-Day Self Care Journaling Challenge
Art-making in itself is healing. That’s why journaling is such a powerful tool to overcome any mental slump. So if you’re stressed, overwhelmed, or burnt out, take a moment to pause. Here’s a 3-week self care journaling challenge you can do in your own time.
Helen 'Rae' Campbell: Botanical Art and The Wonders of Watercolor
From working in a printing shop to becoming a paralegal, let’s get to know how this May 2022’s ZenARTist of the month, Helen Campbell, finally found her way back to painting. Be inspired by her intricate, delicate, and award-winning beautiful watercolor botanical paintings.
Who was Joan Miró? What are some interesting facts about him and his life? Where are his best works now?
This year marks the 129th birthday of one of the greatest surrealist artists, Joan Miró. A prolific creative, his works are transcendental—an exploration of the subconscious through abstract and meditative art.
You might look at a Miró painting and think “Even a kid could do that.” But there lies his work’s profound nature.
12 Creative Ways To Fill Up A Notebook
Don't let your fears of "ruining" the first few pages of your notebooks or journals stop you from using them. There’s no such thing as the perfect time, the perfect use, and the perfect first page when it comes to a notebook. Your notebook was always ready for you to explore and fill its pages with whatever you wanted. So dust off that notebook you’ve been putting off forever. And just use it! Stuck on the first blank page? Here’s what to do with an empty notebook!
Here are the Best Gifts for Watercolor Artists
Whoever said art is cheaper than therapy has never gone shopping with an artist. If you want to treat your artist friends to a thoughtful present, you can’t go wrong with good paints, brushes, and quality paper. Here are some perfect gift ideas to inspire and delight all your artsy friends!
22 of the Best Love Paintings Ever Painted
Let’s take a journey through art history, from classic famous paintings of couples in love to surrealist interpretations of the ever-elusive yet universal feeling. Here’s a list of love paintings for beginners and veteran art enthusiasts alike!
Michelle Gonzalez: Watercolor Flowers and Using Art As Therapy
How watercolor flowers changed her life and using art as a form of therapy. Let's get to know Michelle Gonzalez and her inspiring story!
Art Journal Ideas to Overcome Creative Block
Today, art journaling has become a popular and accessible form of therapy. The benefits are boundless, find out why you need to start one!
Watercolor Christmas Cards Ideas You Can Paint
Be inspired by these watercolor Christmas cards ideas that you can easily paint, from trees to snowflakes to ornaments! Create your very own!
Aesthetic Sketchbook Ideas and Inspiration
Here are some tips and tricks of how you can create your very own aesthetic sketchbook and have loads of fun while doing it!
Sara Berrenson: On Hand-Painted Designs and Being an Artist Entrepreneur
Let's take a look at the art journey of Sara Berrenson. How did her hand-painted designs help her become a successful artist entrepreneur?
Plein Air Painting Tips for Your Next Trip
What is plein air painting? What are popular popular plein air paintings by notable artists? Lastly, let's explore tips to get you started.
Kathleen Torre: Ensue~nos Designs and the Life of a Filipina Polymath Artist
Who is ZenART’s Wordsmith and resident artist — art teacher, jewelry designer, theater stage designer and art editor Kathleen Torre?
JMW Turner: Curious Facts About the Life and Career of the Most Loved English Artist
Explore JMW Turner's early years in London, lessons from his life, and curious facts about the artistic life of England's most loved artist.
Yellow and Gray: Pantone Colors of the Year 2021
From colors of the year to colors codes in paintings. Let's explore how artists can apply yellow and grey colour codes + names to their art.
Seascape Painting Ideas to Inspire Your Next Project
Get inspired with several iconic seascape paintings throughout history & explore seascape painting ideas to inspire your next project.
5 MOOD TRACKER BULLET JOURNAL IDEAS FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING
Learn 5 awesome mood tracker bullet journal ideas to keep track of your moods! Find out the importance of mood tracking and how it can impact your life and mental well-being!
Tips for Artists Who Want to Sell Their Art : An Ultimate Guide
Part of your career
Becoming a professional fine artist has many facets. According to our previous guide: the creative cycle for artists, we should...
How To Find Your Art Style: A Creative Workflow for Artists
Artistic Style
As an artist, it is very important to know how to find your art style that defines your personal method or technique in art. This st...
Charlie O'Shields: The Inner Child, Doodlewash and World Watercolor Month
Let’s take a look at the life of the creator of Doodlewash & World Watercolor Month, artist, creative director and author, Charlie O’Shields.
How To Create A Personalized Bullet Journal Habit Tracker That Works For You
Looking to create your own personalized bullet journal habit tracker but don't know how to start? This article will guide you and help you begin this life-changing method.
What Does the Color Yellow Mean Within Art
What does the colour yellow mean? Let’s take a look at what it means and how artists can utilise the benefits for their artworks.
Marketing in Arts: How to Gain Artist Exposure
Deciding to become a professional visual artist is something that can be quite overwhelming and confusing at the start of your journey. You might n...
Valentina Scagnolari: Colorful Tutorials, Pink Windows and the Fantasvale Art Lab
Colorful tutorials, pink windows and the Fantasvale Art Lab, let's take a look at the personal and professional life of Valentina Scagnolari.
Mothers Day Painting Ideas You Can Create All Year Round
Explore Mothers Day painting ideas you can create all year round, the origin of this celebration plus some iconic depictions of mothers in art.
4 Easy Star Wars Painting Ideas For Different Art Mediums
May the Force be with you. Explore Star Wars concept art, the artist behind it plus some Star Wars painting ideas for different art mediums.
Bored of New Year Resolutions? Create a Vision Board
Year after year, most of us commit to New Year's Resolutions that are oftentimes too big or have an unrealistic time frame. This leads to an inevit...
Theodora Augusta Lionti: Modern Renaissance and Contemporary Elements
Let's look at Theodora’s modern Renaissance visual style, personal and professional life. What made her choose Fine Arts over Fashion?
Leonardo Da Vinci: Famous Portraits and Curious Facts About the Life of the Great Polymath
Let's take a look at the highlights of Da Vinci's life, his famous portraits & curious facts about the life of the most celebrated polymath.
6 Mindful Journaling Tips for Beginners: Read Before You Begin Journaling
Overwhelmed with options and wondering how to begin mindful journaling? Watch this video or read this article now for journaling top tips.
New Beginnings: Manage Your Stress Levels by Starting a Daily Painting Habit Today
Let's take a look at why a daily painting habit is good for you, reminders before you begin and some cool ideas to kick-start your new habit.
Ayna Paisley: Encaustic Art and Contemporary Impressionism
Notable for her encaustic art and contemporary impressionistic style, let’s shine the spotlight on our ZenARTist of March 2021, Ayna Paisley.
7 Famous Female Artists in Contemporary Art To Date
For Women's Month 2021, let’s look at the life and work of seven of the most famous female artists in the contemporary art world today.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir Paintings and Curious Facts about his Life and Career
We take a look at the most famous Renoir paintings and examine facts about the life of the artist who inspired our ZenART Renoir Collection.
Everett Reynolds: Stories of People of Color Through Large Scale Art
Let's take a look at Chicago-based contemporary artist Everett Reynolds life and his body of work that tell stories of people of color.
Famous Manet Paintings and Curious Facts About His Life and Career
Let’s take a look at Manet paintings, the life and career of the artist who bridged two of the most important art movements in history.
5 Symbols of Love to Add to Your Next Painting
Love symbols in art across periods in history—let's take a look at 5 symbols of love found in master paintings that you can add to your art.
8 Things to Do on Valentine's Day Quarantine for Artists
Valentine’s Day in lockdown doesn't mean you’re left bingeing on Netflix. Here's a list of artful things to do on Valentine’s Day — at home.
Anastasia Shimshilashvili: Realism and the #ShimaMethod
Let’s take a look at some art inspiration in the life of Anastasia Shimshilashvili, also known in the art world as Shima.
Ardak Kassenova: Art Inspiration, Contemporary Impressionism and Establishing ZenART Supplies
Art inspiration, contemporary impressionism and establishing a brand that genuinely cares for the artists. Let’s take a look at the personal and professional life of artist, creative director and co-founder of ZenART Supplies, Ardak Kassenova.
Gifts for Artists: Real Artists Talk About Their Wish Lists
What are the perfect gifts for artists? ZenARTists Ardak, Victoria, Michelle, Celena, Beatrice, Theodora and Kathleen shared their wish lists.
Claude Monet: Famous Paintings and Curious Facts About His Life and Career
We take a look at the most famous Monet paintings, other impressionist paintings and some curious facts about Claude Monet's life and career.
5 Daily Attitude of Gratitude Zen Painting Ideas
A list of fulfilling daily attitude of gratitude habits, painting ideas and Thanksgiving art rituals you can start today.
10 Best Gifts for Artists
A list of excellent gifts for artists in your life who paint, draw, write, and teach. Bonus idea - a gift they will certainly appreciate!
Fun and Creative Ways to Celebrate this Halloween
Discover the rise of the no-carve pumpkin, dia de Los Muertos masks, and much more fun and creative painting ideas to celebrate Halloween.
How To Paint A Flower Wreath: Autumn Version
Flower wreath paintings are adored by many artists, and for a good reason. They are beautiful, timeless, meaningful, and really fun to create! However, this includes many details for consideration such as shape, elements, and colour combinations. With this, flower wreath paintings can be pretty challenging to accomplish
#ZenARTist Feature: Yuliya Martynova, Sarah Coey, Jonathan Lawrence, Jenny Ungaro, and Anna Gorbatenko for International Artists Day
#ZenARTist Features
October is a very special month for us over here at ZenART! Aside from hosting various activities for our audience online, we...
Embracing Art Through Life Transitions
The bright summer days have come to an end, and autumn is now here. As we move towards a new season, literally as well as in life, let us remember ...
The Serious Benefits of Craft Ideas for Children
About an arts-based education
In 2018, Jack Ma, the co-founder and then-executive chair of Alibaba Group gave a speech about the importance of educ...
ZenARTist Feature: Mindfulness Through Art with Kaitlyn Parker
What is the importance of mindfulness in creating art, and how can it affect our lives positively? Today, we have Kaitlyn Parker, the American Berl...
Creative Stress Relievers and Mindfulness Activities
Managing stress effectively is one of the most difficult challenges in life. What works for one person may not always work for another, but incorpo...
Art Studio Hack: Organizing Time And Space
As practicing artists, the time we spend creating our craft and the environment where we do it are two of the most important factors that can direc...
Color Blue in Art: What It Means and How to Utilize it In Artwork
What does the colour blue mean? Let’s take a look at what it means and how artists can utilise the benefits for their artworks.
Watercolor Brushes for Beginners and Experts
With the advent of the industrial age, the manufacturing process of the paint brush evolved. Brush makers started experimenting and began using metal ferrules to hold the hair, greatly shortening the production time. Up until the 18th century, hair was glued to the handles by hand, and as you can imagine took quite some time.
How Art Journal Therapy Can Lead To A Better Life
They say that we design our own lives. When we plan properly, each goal that we create and accomplish is a step towards where we want to be - to be...
How Art Can Enrich Modern Motherhood: Practical Advice and Creative Activities to Do with Your Child
Much like the process of birth and rebirth in nature, a mother's journey is the selfless force that sustains life in this world. From the moment sh...
Successful Women Who Used Art As Empowerment
Throughout the centuries, successful women artists have been very active in contributing to the art scene. Whether as artists, models, historians, ...
Sketchbook Ideas: How To Find Inspiration For Art
As artists, we oftentimes find ourselves holding a blank sketchbook; eager to fill it up with sketchbook ideas, drawings, and random doodles to th...
Art and Relationships: Creative Valentine's Date Ideas
In this article, I will tackle up how to combine art and relationships in an effective manner. Most artists usually wonder how to have a healthy re...
What Does the Color Red Mean in Art and Symbolically
What does the colour red mean? Let's take a look at what it means and how artists can utilise the benefits for their artworks.
Facts You Should Know About Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life, Legacy and Art
"I say to you today, my friends, though, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply roo...
Interview with the watercolour artist Anna Koliadych
R: Hi Anna! Thank you for granting us at ZenART this interview for our ZenARTist Series. For this particular series, we will be interviewing diffe...
How To Start A Mindful Living
The first few days of each year are usually moments full of positivity, resolutions, and high hopes for the incoming year. It is an inevitable time...
The Mystery of Van Gogh's Death
By Susan L Stewart
"Wheatfield with Crows", 1890
We all know the story that Vincent van Gogh went out to the wheatfields, painted "Wheatfield with...
How To Make Fun DIY Watercolor Christmas Tags
Learn how you can create fun and easy watercolor Christmas gift tags featuring Christmas trees and wreaths!
How To Have A Mindful Christmas
Christmas is all about giving. Every year, people from all around the world gather to celebrate and give each other gifts in solidarity with this j...
ZenARTist Feature: An Interview With Whitney Knapp Bowditch
When art imitates life, it is the artist’s mission to carry the image and try to capture the vast beauty of the world around. That is his gift.
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3 Easy DIY Christmas Decors
Ho-ho-ho! Christmas is just around the corner, and as much as it is the perfect downtime for relaxation, it's also a time to have loads of fun with...
Christmas Art Prompts: What Should I Paint? (Christmas Edition)
It's Christmas season again, and along with the inevitable gift shopping, menu planning, home-cooking, and gift wrapping spree - it's also the perf...
Easy and Simple DIY Christmas Cards At Home
Aside from the yearly tradition of family reunions and gift-giving, greeting our loved ones in a special way is something that we all look forward ...
Gifts for the artist in your life
By Susan L StewartFinding gifts for that special artist in your life can be confusing if you are not an artist. This guide will give you some opti...
Top Tips To Help You Beat Creative Block
One of the most common causes of creative block is the devastating effect of the inner critic. Learn how therapy can help free you from it.
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