The Arts Archives - Partners in Fire

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22 Fantastic Gifts for Artists: Give Your Favorite Creative What They Love

Make the artist on your Christmas list squeal with delight by offering a gift designed around their favorite hobby. These gifts for artists will allow … Read more

An artist is thinking about painting ideas. She's holding a palette, staring at her canvas, wondering what to paint.

12 Intriguing Painting Ideas to Give Artists a Fresh Perspective

Artists always need fresh painting ideas. Creating the same still life with a lemon in a bowl gets boring; you need something new and challenging. … Read more

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Painting for Beginners: 9 Tips To Help You Get Started and Stick With It

Are you ready to master painting? Regardless of what style of art you wish to make, starting is the hardest part. You have all this … Read more

A woman sitting in a writing room writing thoughts in an open journal. She has a bookcase filled with literature behind her. The photo represents a woman thinking about a story plot our plot outline.

The Plot Thickens – But How? Exploring Plot’s Vital Role in Story Telling

There is no story without a plot. The essential plot elements take readers through the narrative, telling them what’s happening and why it matters. Plot … Read more

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Exploring the Theater of the Mind: Humanity’s Greatest Resource

Creativity and imagination thrust humanity to the top of the food chain. We’ve built cities, constructed monuments, conquered the air, and created untold worlds that … Read more

Austin’s West Chelsea Contemporary Redefines the Art Gallery Experience

Long have art lovers assumed galleries are reserved for the wealthy. As the snobbish gentry sip their aged wine and float from piece to piece, … Read more

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Discover 10 Niche Hobbies You Probably Never Considered

Indulging in your hobbies is a surefire way to enhance your life. But finding that perfect pastime is tricky – most lists offer the same … Read more

Image of the Statue of David in the Accademia Gallery in Florence. In the image, only the torso and head of Michelangelo's David are shown, and you can see the backdrop of the gallery.

Michelangelo’s Statue of David Will Leave You in Awe – Here’s The Best Pro Tips for Visiting

The center of Renaissance art remains as lively as it was five centuries ago. Visitors flock to Tuscany to sample traditional Italian flavors and explore … Read more

A variety of orange, red, yellow, and white paint to answer the question "What colors make orange" with color theory.

What Colors Make Orange? Successful Artists Leave the Basics Behind with Color Theory

What colors make orange? Red and yellow make orange. Red and yellow are primary colors. Orange is a secondary color. When you mix pure shades … Read more

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Master Character Development: 10 Proven Tips for Compelling Characters

Character development is an essential aspect of storytelling. Audiences want heroes they can root for and side characters they can identify with. Characters are one … Read more