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The Bold School Blog: A community of bold artists learning and creating together. 

Ergonomic Art Tools

 

There is a physical component to art practices that may cause strain on the human body. Here is a list of some really cool ergonomic products which could be used to benefit and extend your...

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Art Can Impact Family Legacy

 Author: Charla Maarschalk


Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there.

Do you like to create at Christmas? I do! I love to create everything...

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The Practical Considerations of Packaging Art

 By Leigh Penner


The Practical Considerations of Packaging Art

So, you've decided to gift your art this Christmas. The people you love adore your artwork, and you want to bring them...

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The Skeleton and the Artist

Author: Charla Maarschalk


The skeleton is often viewed as a symbol of death. 

A few years ago I started painting skeletons in my work. When I took the art pieces to shows I was asked why...

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Say it together, 'No more fear!'

Author: Charla Maarschalk


There's a million Reasons to be afraid and a million reasons to not! Lose the fear!

Can Dry Bones Find New Life? 

There's a story about a man who was taken to a...

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Are All Sketchbooks Created Equal?

Author: Charla Maarschalk


I LOVE having 1000 different sketch books lying around and I dream of filling them up. Every blank page is filled with so much potential. And every incredible...

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Where Does a Art Come From?

Author: Charla Maarschalk


If you’ve been reading my blogs, you know that I travelled to Kenya in early 2019. If you haven’t read, be sure to catch up on the stories I’ve...

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ART: What Makes a Masterpiece?

Author: Charla Maarschalk


Can I boldly state that I created a Masterpiece? 

Sometimes you just hit gold with one creative initiative.

// Does a Masterpiece have a story behind it? 

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Art is often thought of as an item to match your pillows. Let's challenge that perspective! Let's create art that calls people to action. Art should have impact. Time to make art that matters, art that people want to hang on their walls. 

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