Canadian Tire introduces 494 inspiring reasons to paint with exclusive Origins™ by Benjamin Moore®

Canadian Tire introduces 494 inspiring reasons to paint with exclusive Origins™ by Benjamin Moore®

4 Ways to Paint Without Preconceptions

Short of lobotomy, we will always have the equivalent of mental trails that our brains follow when we are painting. Artists develop these based on painting techniques that they've learned along the way, or they can be expressions of inherent ideas that each of us has about how to paint. Motivating oneself to wipe the slate clean of these ideas can deliver exponential benefits to an artist ...

Bedroom design ideas: Creating a sunny retreat

Terry and Steve Long think their Bethesda bedroom looks fussy. They want the space to be sunny and less formal. They’re okay with mounting the TV on the wall, and the pink paint has to go. Editing is key in designer Sharon Kleinman’s approach. By consolidating furniture and emphasizing texture over patterns, she makes the room feel cozy and less cluttered. Read full article >>

Need Summer Ideas for your Kids? Artworks Helps them Get Creative

Springfield, Mo: School is almost out for the summer and many parents are searching for ways to keep the kids off the couch. Artworks is one option. The program pairs students with professional artists and art teachers. It starts on June 11th.

Paint, Shoot & Fly Into The Bugaboos For Canadian Art Workshops This Summer

Painters and photographers, here's the perfect summer trip for solo travelers: a chance to study with the masters in British ?s immense and thrilling Bugaboos mountain range ? some of the most extraordinary natural scenery in the Americas. From August 5-8, 2012, guests of Canadian Mountain Holidays Summer Adventures can enroll in a ?Photography Workshop ...