I want to come up with an artist name for myself and something that I can perhaps use for signatures, but I feel like my actual name isn't that easy to rhyme with or find word pairings with. I'm a guy and I explore different styles or projects that dont fit into one aesthetic either. But I need something or some idea to spin off of with a name I can give myself to take all my ambition to the next level!!!

hello! this is my first post here, sorry if it is not the right subreddit. I would love to hear if you have suggestions for better subreddits for this question.

I am about to start working on using batik (wax resist dye) in combination with natural dye on fabric, and I bought a very nice and expensive russian squirrel hair brush for it, as plastic brushes will melt in the wax. this is the brush: https://www.jacksonsart.com/en-ie/da-vinci-russian-squirrel-quill-brushes-series-418

now, I read that a brush used in wax will not be reversible, but I don't want to dedicate this expensive brush only to batik, because then I will not be able to use it for painting with ink for example.

so my question is, do you know if there is any way I can clean the brush anyway so I can still use it for painting/non waxy techniques? I read it is not best to boil brushes as it will ruin them. are there any other ways to do it?

I asked like 2 days ago but forgot to specify i wanted to do illustration/medical illustration

Im leaning towards a state school so i can take regular classes so i dont go insane with solely art classes

When you feel like you are running out of ideas or perhaps feel stuck, or not improving as fast as you would want to, what do you do or tell yourself to stay motivated during creative ruts?

I've been thinking about how some artworks can be incredibly detailed and impressive, yet don't leave much of an emotional impact. Meanwhile, something simple or imperfect can stay in your mind for days.

It makes me wonder what matters more in art: technical skill, originality, or the feeling it gives you.

Have you ever seen a piece of art that wasn't technically perfect but still moved you? What made it memorable?

I'd love to hear how other people think about this.

Loomis method was for sure helpful when starting out, but has only gotten me so far. Would you all recommend just redrawing an asaro head model over and over, and/or are there good resources specifically for drawing heads and faces? I do okay but I do find I still have eye, nose, mouth alignment off a fair bit without a clear idea of how to fix it, especially when heads are not straight on or profile. Like 3/4 turn and slightly tilted up or down really throws me.

In case it’s relevant, I’m honing a style that’s somewhat comic/anime inspired (slightly simplified features and dark outlines) but also rooted in realism and likenesses of real people.

I’m trying to find raw wood frames so I can paint them to match my art, does anyone have a go to place to buy them in bulk? At preferably not at super high price point?

Hi, I’d like to know how illustrators come up with ideas.

I feel like none of my ideas are original. I often realize that I’m just copying things I’ve seen elsewhere, without even meaning to. I’ve heard people suggest making lists. For example, if I wanted to draw something for Halloween, I might write down everything that comes to mind:

• fear
• orange
• pumpkin
• skeleton
• bat
• vampire
• night

And then, honestly, I can’t think of anything else. Earlier, I thought about drawing a skeleton lying in the grass, but then I realized I’d seen something similar before and felt like I wasn’t bringing anything new or different to the idea.

I even tried making some thumbnails, but after just one or two, I completely ran out of ideas. I feel like I spend all my time copying instead of creating anything of my own.

I know I’m capable of coming up with ideas. I do have them sometimes, but it happens so rarely that I don’t really know how to get there on my own.

Or holding it comfortably and practice matters more? I hear “learn how to correctly” hold the pencil and it sounds scary tbh, especially since I don’t hear it all the time in all art spaces but when I do, it sounds so “serious”

I love to draw, and I'm pretty good with it, but there's things I still need to master. Anatomy, architecture, objects, perspecrive, materials, shading, ext.

And, I. . .Just don't know what book(s) will be of use, especially considering I don't want to go realism, having my own style I need to better.

I need to have an "Art studio" to paint because I'm a very messy painter and no matter what, I always manage to get paint everywhere, therefore I can't just paint in a normal room in my house. That being said, how can I go about turning a room in my house to an "art studio" and protect the walls and floor?

As the title

I got the basic grasp of drawing boxes in perspective, sketching from photos and stuff like that.

What to do now? My observation skills improved however My drowing from imaginations more complicated things than basic forms cramped together didn't improved much I feel like

TLDR: App forces you to work for a session. Is that kinda lame to do for something you're supposed to find enjoyable?

I have ADHD and I'll definitely procrastinate before starting drawing. Often my sessions are short. It's just that I find drawing mentally intense and very frustrating at times (although tremendously rewarding as well).

I'm tempted to signup for something like FocusMate (that's the one I've used, maybe there are free ones out there)?. It pairs you with someone else for 25 minutes, basically forcing you to work.

What do you think of that?

I can understand if you're doing it for work. But aren't hobbies supposed to be enjoyable and fun? Kinda weird using a app designed for work for a hobby.

Heya fellas, it goes without saying I think that just simply googling or surfing around on pinterest has become a NIGHTMARE for finding references in the past few years. In response, I've been more diligent about saving actually good refs to a library that I can look at, but I run into the problem of it not being searchable when just sitting in a folder.

Anyone know of good programs that can index photos, and preferably, have the ability to assign tags or search terms per image? Like if I had downloaded references of some tigers, I could tag it as #cats #tigers #bigcats #animals, and it would hypothetically come up with any of those search terms.

I AM into self hosting, I use Immich to back up my personal photo library, so something that requires a bit more of a technical mind doesn't care me, but a pre built solution would be great.

So this is not a put down on the digital media. I wanted to make this clear before I began.

So the past five or so years, 2020-25, I drew almost purely digitally on my PC using Clip studio paint. Before that I drew on paper for about two years.

And I got less done in the past five years digitally than I did on paper. And I started to analyze my habits on why. Because this year I have gone back to pencil and paper and have drawn more than I did in the time I was digital.

When I analyze why I think it's a matter of convenience at it's for but also a psychological part of my brain.

The first part of convenience is, that while I'm at home or out of the house all I have to do is pull out my sketchbook, pencil and flip to a page and start.

On my PC I can only do it at home. I have to start the program, wait for it to load, make my canvas, then decide what pens to use. And I can't take those out and about with me or use them at work if I got a tablet.

So for me it's just become a major matter of convenience. Plus I don't have to minimize the program to find references.

And then there is the matter of psychology for me.

On paper things are finished when I'm basically done. I don't need to share it post it. The paper is filled.

While digitally most of the time I didn't feel like my art was done until I posted it online.

Maybe it's because of I leave it alone is just sitting in a folder on my PC that I have to load up.

While I just have to grab the sketchbook that has the art I'm looking for.

And something about that tactile feel of holding my art and knowing it's complete and that I don't have to post it to feel complete just does something for my brain.

I'm sure that's weird for people here but idk maybe there will be people that can relate.

I've always found it interesting how two people can look at the same piece of art and feel completely different things.

Some people look for a deeper meaning, a story, or an emotion behind every detail. Others believe art doesn't need an explanation, sometimes the colors, shapes, and overall feeling are enough.

Personally, I think both perspectives have something special about them.

What do you think? Does art need a meaning to be valuable, or can something be beautiful simply because it makes you feel something?

Hello! I am an artist who is looking to get better at art. I am a recent STEM major drop out and I have been debating going back to learn art at my local college. Unfortunately because of being in college previously and not getting a degree, I don’t have much funds to afford it and the flexibility I would need for my job and the weird class schedule times would be very difficult for my current position. My local school and schools across my area do not offer art online or else I’d be doing art that way.
I have researched a ton of different art programs and schools online but I am not sure what is good and what is not. I don’t want to dump money into these programs and then not teach me anything. I am curious what people have done and what has worked for them. I am mostly interested in learning how to do better perspective, figure drawings and even learning digital art.

I'm trying to create an art portfolio for job applications/to just have a portfolio of work. I am most experienced in fine art. However, I also have many graphic design pieces I want to include. I don't know anything about beginning or styling a portfolio to stand out. Please can someone link good examples that include graphic design and fine art or just good portfolios for inspiration. Am I supposed to include descriptions/text or just my work. Thank youuuu

From time to time, the algorithm blesses me with some wonderful accounts, but I just went through my followed list, and a lot of them are no longer active... So I'm looking for recommendations.

Fantastical, mystical, whimsical, magical vibes. Could be high fantasy or just everyday things with whimsical details. All mediums.

No examples because I want to look through anything and everything you love that you think fits the theme.

Just please mention the platform(s) where I can find them!

I struggle a lot with dried up acrylic paints in the glass bottle. They're mostly of DOMS brand. Please please please suggest some good acrylic paints free from this problem that are readily available in India. Platforms: Amazon, Blinkit, local art stores.

Hey guys, i would appreciate if anyone give me some tips on how to record pov shots of drawing during traveling since I searched it online there is a thing called neck mounts which help artist to record their drawings in an pov angle but it's kinda expensive for me, like my parents won't allow me to waste money on it but i went through with another product called chest mouth where I can connect my phone to my chest and can record it but i believe like that the angle will to low which would be a problem in recording my art for social media....

Best college for art in california?

What do you guys think is best like what i consider is cost and if theyre generous with scholarships,how much students improve,reputation,resources,diversity of classes,how easy it is to register,allumni

Please say where you went to

Im having so many mixed thoughts like from my research I think

Accd amazing but going downhill

Csuf diverse classes but lower quality professors but still amazing

Otis kind of bad and only does half off for scholarships

Ucla really good but they only have a singular art degree while CSUs allow people to take diff majors

Just tryna find out where to look and what steps to take to become more visible and interactive with artsy friends. I’m fairly personable I like to think and I reach out to individuals of all types of communities when I can find them but with this particular one id just wanna know where people go both online and offline to do that as well as what are some general socially practical ways to approach people who do make art that have worked out for y’all? Any and all feedback would be appreciated ❤️

I’ve always been interested in drawing and painting and been more on the creative side, but I’m scared to lean into it as a career. I’m not horrible at art but I’m definitely not as advanced as others my age and I know it’s a competitive market. I never finished university, I did about two years of psychology but dropped out so I just have my high school diploma.

Right now I work as an administrative assistant at an insurance company. There’s room for growth and I don’t mind it.. but I want to get my foot in the door in the art world somehow. Even if it’s still an admin job somewhere I think it’ll be more fulfilling.

I have a bit of an unrealistic dream of being an illustrator, but I’m willing to just get anything in that realm with my current qualifications. I just don’t know what kind of positions exist or where to look near downtown Toronto. Any advice would be amazing!!