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Illustrated Recipes – How To Use Them To Find Creative Inspiration

Illustrated recipes have managed to become a staple of both the culinary and illustration worlds, not only providing a platform for creatives with a passion for food and drawing, but also offering a limitless source of creative inspiration for artists and writers alike, and while we mention it, chefs too.

In this article we’ll examine some creative uses for illustrated recipes outside of finding inspiration, how we can use Pinterest to find inspiration, walk through an 8 step process for illustrating a recipe, dig into how illustrated recipes can be used by writers to overcome a writer’s block and finally I’ll be giving away my long-coveted Tiramisu recipe in the form of a free download of my illustrated recipe made for this article.

Is There A Right Or Wrong Way To Look At Art? How To Look At Art [Studying The Masters]

Is there a right or wrong way to look at art?

The short answer is no.

A common problem that art viewers and gallery or museum visitors share is that they can feel like they’re looking at the artworks, but not really seeing them. This can be an isolating feeling and cause viewers to start doubting themselves.

The good news is that you don’t have to be an art scholar or possess any natural talents in order to really see art, and analyse the works that really catch your eye.

In this article, we’ll discuss a method for analysing artworks using a series of questions; a systematic approach that can be followed as much or as little as you see fit.

After reading this and giving it a go, you will see for yourself that you do not need to be an art scholar in order to view art like an expert.

Best Type of Art Books for Beginners & Experienced Artists

Whether you’ve only just started feeling the itch enter the world of artistry or you’ve been a part of that world for many years you have one specific area of common ground. This transcends the medium you use, whether you work traditionally or digitally. This common ground is shared by painters, sculptors, concept artists and all.

Art Books.

Nocturnal Sun – Original Oil Painting – 30% Discount & Free Worldwide P&P – Only 1 Available – Ends in 5 Days!

Nocturnal Sun – Oil on Canvas – 11.75″ x 15.75″ Click Here To Buy! This original fantasy landscape was painted from imagination using palette knives and painting in a think impasto technique. Don’t Miss The Journey! Be sure to follow/subscribe to my blog to stay updated and not miss a single step! To be theContinueContinue reading “Nocturnal Sun – Original Oil Painting – 30% Discount & Free Worldwide P&P – Only 1 Available – Ends in 5 Days!”

YouTube Video Master Study – Leonardo da Vinci – Study of Two Warriors’ Heads

The First Video Is Live! So it’s the 21st of the month and that means one thing – YouTube video! This one is the first one I’ve done and therefore slightly rusty but the learning process has been immense, the software that I’ve decided to go with seems very promising as well. The Master WorkContinueContinue reading “YouTube Video Master Study – Leonardo da Vinci – Study of Two Warriors’ Heads”

The Renaissance Workshop

Without a doubt, the Renaissance was one of the most profound moments of enlightenment, discovery and achievement in human history and cities like Florence were at the forefront of such growth and creativity.

This massive boom in the arts was no mere coincidence however, and one of the secrets of the Old Masters was the motivation and learning that they gained from ‘La Bottega’, or the workshop.