Art Blog for The Inspiration Place

For all you Art History and Museum Nerds by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

One of the reasons I subscribe to Art News is because they let me know about fun music, books and art related videos. In their debut album, the rock band Hold Your Horses spoofs famous artworks in their music video for 70 Million Horses.

How many paintings do you recognize?



Here is the version with crib notes for those with...

2014 Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

Ever wonder how Pantone picks the color of the year? Well they don't gaze into a crystal ball. This past weekend I had the chance to hear how Pantone arrived at Radiant Orchid for the 2014 Color of the Year.

Guest Speaker at Surtex

Laurie Pressman, Vice President, Pantone Color Institutegave a talk at the Surtex Trend Theater...

I have two large flat file storage systems which holds all my drawings, watercolors as well as paper and matting materials. No fancy ipod, ipad or i-whatever for me. I just like popping in classical CD's or listening to my local independent radio station, 107.1 The Peak.

I have a work island in my studio. The chairs are for my art students and clients who come to my studio. I usually work standing...

Market your Creativity by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

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If you are confused the way I once was about hashtags, this primer will give you the answers you need to get better results on your social media accounts like twitter and instagram. I use hashtags to get new followers for my art business on instagram and twitter and you can too.

What is a hashtag? 

Any word that starts with a # symbol...

... an artist... by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt


Looking for self-discovery or clarity? Keeping a journal or an art journal is an excellent way to pass the time without an electronic device and also connect with yourself. This art journal prompt idea is adapted from Ali Edwards "One Little Word" ecourse.

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Please don't call my art journal a coloring book!

Art Journal...

Allow Change, a new mixed media collage art by SchulmanArt

Mixed Media Mantra Monday by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

Discover the inspiration behind the new mixed media collage art with inspirational message, allow change.

 

Perfect Sunny Sunday

Yesterday was a wonderful day. The weather cooperated and I got to have a sunshine filled walk. I had a cathartic afternoon cleaning my art studio from floor...

Art journaling is great for all the down time I have when I am watching my son at sporting events. Here is how I prepare to art journal on the go...

A peek at my art journal... and some favorite supplies.

 

Plans for Saturday 

As I write this blog post on Friday, I am planning to go to my son's all morning wrestling tournament on Saturday. Yes, I know... I said Thursday I wasn't going... that I was...

Watercolor Portraits by Miriam Schulman @schulmanArt

I always start my watercolor portraits with a basic line drawing. You can learn my magic tricks for capturing an accurate likeness in Watercolor Secrets for portraits.

A mother's greatest masterpiece are her children

Whenever I complain about not having enough time to work on my art business because I've spent the whole afternoon ferrying my kids...

Technique Tuesdays by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanart

wedding keepsakes

Wedding Gift Idea

If you are looking for a creative wedding gift idea, do what this couple did. They commissioned me to paint flowers around the perimeter of the invitation and will give the hand painted invitation back to the bride and groom to frame.

Wedding Keepsake

What better way to remember the romance of the wedding day...

Less is more. ( more or less) by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

Art journaling is a wonderful exercise for meditation and self reflection. This blog post shares ideas for writing and keeping an art journal, or really any journal.

 

Hours of art journaling

I completely lost myself in hours of art journaling last night and into the morning. On a Saturday? Yes, on a Saturday. Well, I justified to myself,...

Fashion Fridays by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

Stripes with Denim Overalls are in this spring

Dress like an Artist

Do you want to dress like an artist? Check out all these fashion bloggers, models and artists who all wear stripes with denim overalls. This is an easy trend to wear at any age. If you are not into overalls, you can easily swap those for a faded pair of denim jeans or even more...

This question makes a great art journal prompt!  ( you can collect this inspirational art!)

When I take time to art journal

In 2013, I could never have imagined myself art journaling and now I can't imagine not doing it. Whether using markers or gel pens in a waiting room or pasting down collage pieces while keeping my son company while he does his homework. (Who am I kidding? I am not keeping him...