How to prime paper and cardboard for oil painting
A simple guide on how to prime these simple materials, allowing you to experiment without a hefty price tag attached.
Author Archive for Stephanie Gavan
Express yourself: the art history of the selfie
The desire for control over one’s self-image has been a concern of artists for centuries
Art supplies: what to splurge on and where to save
We’ve compiled a list of art supplies worth splurging on, and where you can afford to cut a few corners.
8 New Year’s resolutions for artists to rekindle your creative spark
As we say goodbye to 2020, there’s no better time to reflect on the challenges and successes of the past year and start planning for the twelve months ahead. The start of a new calendar marks a fresh slate ready…
How to name and write descriptions about your art
ArtWeb’s guide on how to name art and write descriptions that can make or break a sale!
How to make festive artwork without slipping into clichés
Practical considerations for making Christmas art, spotlighting the work of Artweb members who share their top tips for avoiding cliché this holiday season
The best digital art exhibitions to check out this winter
Thanks to the resourcefulness of artists & galleries, there are plenty of ways to enjoy world-class digital art exhibitions this winter.
Mentorship in the art world: how to find a career coach
6 practical steps to help find the right art mentor for you, and how to maintain that relationship once you’ve achieved it.
How to evoke emotion through your art
As an artist, what tools can you use to draw from humans’ well of associations? We share 4 principles for evoking emotion through your art.
About the Author
Stephanie is a writer and visual artist from Liverpool, UK. She graduated from Goldsmiths College, London in 2014, where she studied Fine Art and History of Art. Previously, she worked as a Communications Assistant for Liverpool Biennial and co-edited feminist zine Queen of the Track. After two years of studying and teaching languages in Venice, Italy, she is currently undertaking an MA in Writing at the Royal College of Art.
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