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Studying the Portrait Using George Bridgman’s Book


Ron Lemen

One of the most influential art instructors was George Bridgman who was part of a core group from the Art Students League back in the early 20th century who defined and refined the process of learning how to make art for commercial and fine artists.  Bridgman was one of the first to define a process for breaking down the human form, and compared it to the machine and its mechanical parts, indicative of the times…

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How to Build Creative Momentum 


Kirbi Fagan

January 2, 2024 - Have you ever had a time when work is pouring out of you? You finish project after project, learning and growing, the creative machine inside of you pumps and pumps. This experience is a true high you want to never end but eventually, it does. We have to restart that engine but it’s making noises like an old craggy boat. How can we avoid uninspired dry spells that for many are detrimental to our artistic confidence? For me, when the unfinished projects stack up that’s when my mind starts to spiral with questions like… Who do you think you are? The competition out there is too great. You need to practice more. Your work isn't good enough. Sound familiar? I’ve learned that to avoid my engine puttering out, I have to keep the fuel in it. The…

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