Yes, this seems like a good day for a free coloring page. I’m working on a couple of new coloring book series. So, I’m happy to share one of the pages. I draw these by hand, and then clean up the lines (just a little) in Photoshop. So, they’re kind of irregular. They’re kind of…
Author: Aisling
More Copyright – Rules and Resources for Stock Images
As artists, bloggers, authors, publishers, and generally creative people, we often turn to stock images — at sites like Shutterstock, DepositPhotos.com, FreeImages.com, MorgueFile.com (not what it sounds like), and a bazillion others — for art, photos, and inspiration. We also use things like the Creative Commons search engine, to find hidden gems for our work….
Fore-Edge Book Art – Historical Examples
When I first saw this concept in the movie, Crimson Peak, I didn’t think fore-edge book art was anything mainstream… ever. Now, I’ve learned that it’s a legitimate book art. (How did I never hear of this, before?) It’s something I’m considering including in my altered books art, and perhaps other projects. Another example, from…
The Importance of Your Art
This is one of my favorite quotations about the importance of your art… expressing YOUR self in a way that is unique to you. Whether it’s through music, visual arts (including photography & coloring books), a garden that delights you, or a perfectly-tuned car engine… your expression is important.
Free Coloring Pages from ‘Bold and Easy 4’
Okay, I’m enthusiastic about coloring books. And, I’ll admit I’ve been carried away by the success of my “Bold and Easy Coloring Pages” series. This series has wider lines that are easier to see if someone has a vision challenge. And, in most cases, the coloring areas are larger. That makes them easier to color…
What’s on Your Desk?
Following the lead by K. M. Weiland (http://www.kmweiland.com/all-the-super-important-stuff-on-this-writers-desk/) and encouraged by my friend Nanette Day – I’m sharing a completely un-staged photo of what’s on my computer desk this morning. (My current “art desk” is my bed. I have stacks of paper for drawing, plus a silverware drawer insert – $2 from IKEA, but you…
My First Coloring Books
If you know me in real life – and possibly even if you don’t – you probably know that I draw. And draw. And draw. It’s something I’ve done all my life. I draw on shopping lists. I draw on church bulletins. I even draw in the margins of my Sudoku pages as I complete…
Look at These Early Selfies! 1839 – 1913
Since I use a lot of vintage images in my art, I’m always interested in early photos. Lately, I’ve been especially intrigued by “selfies” from the 19th and early 20th centuries. However, not all of them are genuine. It may be important to watch for that, especially if you’re careful with copyright issues. One of…
Stage Fright, Perfection, Flow, Teaching, and Art
Stage fright has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. It’s very selective. I’m fine in front of a crowd of thousands, especially in halls where the lights are on me and I can’t see the faces of anyone past the first row or two… and even they are too…
Journals as Story Bibles
When I’m not working on art, I’m usually researching and writing books… mostly fiction, but some true-life stories, as well. So, I was excited when I saw someone talk about journaling as a way to plot a book. (This concept was sparked by an article – now gone – called RJ’s Guide on Creating a Story…