STUDIO NOTES: Artist Advice & Studio Tips

with Crystal Beshara

EASY tips on collecting and hanging artwork you love

EASY tips on collecting and hanging artwork you love

2026/04/17

How to Hang and Light Your Artwork Art has the power to transform any space, bringing it to life and giving guests a glimpse at your own unique personality! However, the way you hang and light your artwork can significantly influence its impact. Here I share essential tips on how to showcase your art pieces to their fullest potential.

Continue reading
How Art Feeds the SOUL

How Art Feeds the SOUL

2026/07/08

Discover the many ways that art can benefits your health, life, and inner peace. If you have ever felt intimidated by a blank canvas or forgotten how good it feels to just play with color, here are some reminders of why our spirits crave creation.

Continue reading
How to Price your paintings

How to Price your paintings

2026/06/05

How do I price my artwork? You want to get paid by the value of what you think it’s worth after all, but you don’t want to overcharge or undercharge… So how do you decide?

Continue reading
Best Budget 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper

Best Budget 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper

2026/07/11

If "student quality" keeping you from levelling up your watercolour painting - you need to read (and watch) this ! I’m putting a budget-friendly $25 Cotton Watercolor Paper Block To truly elevate your watercolor experience, you NEED 100% cotton paper - but the cost of high-end, artist-grade rag paper blocks (like Arches or Fabriano) can range from $60 to $90, leaving many students stuck using cheap student-grade cellulose paper.

Continue reading
Easy Peony in Watercolour

Easy Peony in Watercolour

2026/04/17

Paint a peony, step-by-step with only 5 colours. Easy beginner watercolor painting tutorial. Free for my YouTube members.

Continue reading