Posts by Mikayla Finley

Our pets are part of our families, and they are so cute and funny. Why not draw your family pet and hang their framed portrait on the wall, or just on your bulletin board, or...

I have been thinking a lot about the many benefits that artists enjoy when working at home. There was certainly a time when it seemed odd for artists to make a living and never actually drive into a...

I decided that if I was going to have an art website, I should definitely have some content on the Elements of Art. The elements of art are the building blocks of an artwork. They include line,...

I believe we are all innately creative and need to create in some way in order to be fulfilled. However, whether we draw, paint, sculpt, design, compose, act, dance, sing, play an instrument, or...

Storytelling is using characters, experiences, and ideas to educate, share traditions, trigger emotions, and instill values. The story should be told in a way that people can relate, be interested,...

Creating art can help you express emotions, as well as reduce your stress, fear, and anxiety. It has taken me a lot of years, but I have figured out some great ways to use art to manage my...