Snegurochka (Snow Maiden)
The Snow Maiden is a popular character in Russian fairy tales. She often accompanies Father Frost during Christmas and New Years celebrations. The story of Snegurochka has been told through […]
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Grandfather’s Eyes
Grandfather’s Eyes, originally titled “Grandfather’s Eyes: The Story of the Three Wicked Yezinkas,” is a magical story from a collection of Czechoslovak fairy tales published in 1919. The Czech stories […]
Anglership
Imagine being in a submarine as it descended into the ocean’s depths. At first, you would see a bright world full of fish and plant life. However, as you descended […]
Wanderlust
Why do some people have such a strong desire to travel and experience new things? It seems counterintuitive to step out of the comfort zone. Our brains must assess the […]
Dreamy Daze
Have you ever wondered why some dreams feel so real? Our minds have a hard time telling the differences between the experiences in dreamland and in reality. Scientists believe that […]
Spirit Spotting
Inspired by the delightful activity of birdwatching, Spirit Spotting delves into the world of scavenging and observing magical creatures. Birding takes you out into natural landscapes and turns hiking into […]
One if by Air
Vessels powered by vapors – an inventive idea which became reality during the early 20th century. Airships were different from hot-air balloons because they were powered and steerable. The modern […]
Cloud Sailing
There is something so special about sailing. Some believe it’s the feeling you have when you’re on the water. The sound of the waves and the tug of the wind. […]
Bowser Lab
Bowser might arguably be the best character in the Super Mario franchise. That’s a bold statement to make, but everyone knows that a hero is only as good as his […]
Airy Tales
Do you remember your first experience flying a kite? Some of us have only tried it once or twice, while others have developed a strong passion for the sport. Kite […]
The Blind Maiden
The Blind Maiden, originally titled “Merchants Daughter and The Maidservant,” is a dark story from a collection of Russian fairy tales published in 1866. The Russian stories were gathered by […]
Koschei the Deathless
Koschei the Deathless, originally titled “Princess Miranda and Prince Hero,” is a Polish story from a collection of fairy tales by A.J. Glinski published in 1862. Glinski was Poland’s master […]
The Dragon
The Dragon is an Italian fairy tale from a collection called Stories from the Pentamerone (1634). These beautiful stories were collected by Italian poet Giambattista Basile. Stories from the Pentamerone is […]
The Flying Ship
The Flying Ship is a fairy tale from Andrew Lang’s Yellow Fairy Book (1894). Lang authored a series of 25 collections of stories for children. They ranged from true to […]
Dawn, Evening, and Midnight
Dawn, Evening, and Midnight is a riveting story from a collection of Russian fairy tales published in 1866. The Russian stories were gathered by Aleksandr Afanas’ev, who was considered the […]
Vasilisa the Beautiful
Vasilisa the Beautiful is a captivating story from a collection of Russian fairy tales published in 1866. The Russian stories were gathered by Aleksandr Afanas’ev, who was considered the Russian […]
Bird of Sorrow
Bird of Sorrow is from a compilation of stories called Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales. This beautiful collection was authored by Ignácz Kúnos and published in 1913. Ignácz Kúnos was a […]
The Enchanted Dolls
The Enchanted Dolls, originally titled “Prince Danilla Govorilla,” is a delightfully dark story from a collection of Russian fairy tales published in 1866. The Russian stories were gathered by Aleksandr Afanas’ev, […]
The Golden Bird
The Golden Bird is an intriguing story from a collection of Grimm’s fairy tales published in 1812. The Grimm’s fairy tales were collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. The brothers […]
Art Studio Space
Looking through storefront windows, I have often fantasized about having my own gallery space. It would have a huge work studio and a showroom displaying that work. I would like […]
Managing the Mess
When I was first starting out as a professional artist, one of the challenges I faced was trying to figure out how to manage my small studio space. I had […]
Finding Inspiration
When I was growing up, I couldn’t understand how being an immigrant was ever going to help me. I wanted to be like the other kids, and I felt bad […]
Gallery Representation
Finding a gallery is one of the most difficult and intimidating tasks as an emerging artist. It’s like finding your first job: You can’t get work because you don’t have experience, […]
Artwork Maintenance
Whether you’re an artist or a collector, it’s important to know proper storage and care for your artwork. You may have accumulated a lot of art over the years and […]
Shopping for Art Supplies
Art supplies are so fun! They are literally the best part of art – well, other than making the art itself. When I’m shopping for art supplies it reminded of […]
Following Your Dreams
For years I dreamed about quitting my day job and working as a full time artist. Some said that was a stereotypical pipedream. Why would you leave your nicely padded […]
Photographing Artwork
Having good quality photographs of your artwork is one of the most important things you can do for yourself as an artist. Why would you spend so much time working […]
Hosting an Art Event
Basically, there are two ways you can host an event: in your studio, or outside of your studio. If you’re starting out as artist, you may want to host an […]