Art is for Everyone

According to the Americans for the Arts' Public Opinion Poll in 2021, Americans believe more strongly than ever that the arts promote personal well-being, give us a sense of community, and are essential to a well-rounded education. But even with all of that being said, there is still inequality within the arts as not everyone has the same access to the arts. Please see the infographic below with more information:  

  Color theory is the science of how we perceive different hues and it also includes the way artists mix and blend colors according to their relationships with each other.  Check out this short video about the basics of color theory:

  Growing Pains Sophie Paintz 2021

Have you ever wondered how you can optimize your social media platforms to share your art work with the world?  With social media platforms such as Instagram, being visual platforms, many artists already utilize Instagram to share their work. Social Media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram allow artists to connect with other artists, share their work and process while developing a following of people who appreciate and support their artwork. Because social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, are all free to use, this makes them great platforms to showcase an artist’s skills without compromising on quality. If you are looking for tips on photographing your work like a professional, at home, check out this article:  Photographing Your Art Like a Professional With marketing being the first benefit that comes to mind when thinking of using social media for your art, it is also extremely important to use your platforms to develop an audience. By utilizing...

Do you ever find yourself admiring a piece of artwork and wishing to yourself that you had artistic talent? If the answer is “YES!” You’ve stumbled upon the perfect art blog for you. My name is Sophie Glass, also known as Sophie Paintz, and I am a self-taught artist based in Bloomington, Minnesota. I am Ethiopian, Lakota and I’m an enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe. I am currently a team member of Buckanaga Social Club, which is a group of Indigenous artists located across the state of Minnesota. With the benefits of today’s technology, we can easily collaborate on projects in a way that fits into our busy home and work lives. My goal for this blog is to share parts of my artistic journey with you and to hopefully give some insight into the life of an artist who wasn’t aware of their artistic abilities until I  finally  gave myself the chance to be a beginner. I truly believe art is for everyone and think that everyone should give themselves the ch...