The Value of Rest, Part 1 

"By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it...

  Written by LM Penner

The Differences and Similarities Between Being Bold and Being Brave

I've been thinking about this a lot lately. What is the difference between being bold and being...

There is a physical component to art practices that may cause strain on the human body. Here is a list of some really cool ergonomic products which could be used to benefit and extend your...

Author: Leigh Penner

Critique Without Offense

As a verb, critique means to review or examine something critically. As a noun, a critique is that review or examination, like an...

Author Leigh Penner

Often, in Bold School's art classes, you will hear the instructors speak about the concepts of tone and value. Have you ever gone for a walk among trees and noticed all...

Author Leigh Penner
Cover Art by Mini Suboth

A while ago, the Bold School staff were asked to take a personality test. To our surprise, three of us learned our personalities were classified...

O Holy Night

The embroidered tree came out of a time of experimenting with an inspiration that didn't make sense to me. 

I felt a deep pull towards working with threads. I couldn't...

 Author: Charla Maarschalk

Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there.

Do you like to create at Christmas? I do! I love to create everything...

Author: Charla Maarschalk

What moves you into action? As an artist I'm inspired to paint faces -- but not just any face. I either start with an idea I want to represent so I look for a face that...

By Leigh Penner
Cover Image by Anita McComas

Turning Criticism Into Motivation

No one likes feeling criticized. Different people do have different reactions to it, though. For some people,...

 By Leigh Penner

The Practical Considerations of Packaging Art

So, you've decided to gift your art this Christmas. The people you love adore your artwork, and you want to bring them...

Author: Leigh Penner

The 'Art' of Gifting Your Art

Well, December is here, and with it, the season of giving!

Have you ever heard the phrase, the art of gifting?  The art of...