Don?t have a puppy? Here?s a good reason to get one! Get the pouf pattern via Etsy, designed by Tatiana of isWoolish. MORE FROM THIS DESIGNER: * This post contains affiliate links.

This looks great! You can pre-order your copy now. You can pre-order your copy of The Official Harry Potter Knitting Pattern Book? With Patterns By Tanis Gray now.

Quilter, Teacher, Author, Hopeless Scrapaholic! Bonnie K Hunter is the head, heart and hands behind Quiltville.com.

Looking for a fast project for Fall? Try this assortment of 8 free patterns that will accessorize your cool weather wardrobe.

Mobile Library Refresh Library Lab (RLL),  by Sue Jeong Ka A47 write up in Arch Daily  Mobile Art Ga

I recently returned from a trip to Bulgaria as part of the Fulbright Specialist program (which I will report on in more detail in a futu...

~ vintage aprons drying on the line with 2 Inky?s, Sam P. Spade and Pixie attending ~ ?Look to the Lord and His strength; see his face always.? ~ I Chronicles 16:11 ~ You may ask, ?What in the world do aprons have to do with Sabbath Keeping?? Everything and nothing. This morning I woke ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping ? Restful Prayer

In our interview today, we meet with Sass Tetzlaff from The Sewing School who tells us about her range of creative businesses.

Fall paper mum and clothespin wreath

The Six Hour Quilt My next online class is the six hour quilt. This is the story of 3 people new to quilting, and designing ...

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Many artists try to solve these problems by themselves but find it tedious and time consuming. There is a shortcut for you.

(dusts off microphone) Hello, all of you beautiful people of the interwebs! Yes, we're still here. Long time, no post! Just because we haven't been vocal in this space doesn't mean we aren't still actively working behind the scenes to keep EBSQ moving forward. We have a lot of plans in the works for 2019,?

EBSQ is accepting entries for Waxing Lyrical through 29 February 2016.  The full prospectus can be found here. The Member's Choice winner will receive $100 cash! So what are you waiting for? Find a song whose lyrics inspire you and get creating!

This year, EBSQ is continuing its commitment to supporting its member artists by hosting monthly exhibits with a $100 cash prize for the winning entry voted upon by you. Take a look at this year's schedule. Maybe a theme or two will catch your eye. Try something new. Revisit something old. Be brave and enter?

Are you ready to get "Ripped Off"? This annual collaborative art event, now in its 15th year, is like no other at EBSQ Image above: 2014 Ripped Off winner Fractured Fractal Caladium by EBSQ Artist Elizabeth Fiedel A bit of history: Ripped Off was started back in 2001 as a direct response to a slew?

We often recognize the art, but do we recognize the artist? This month's challenge is to celebrate the artist via portraiture. Artists may be visual, literary, or musical. Please make sure to let us know the subject of your art and a bit about the artist in question. Oh--and since we're all artists here, self-portraits?

And just like that, the time has come to say goodbye.

After a decade of inquiry, here’s what we’ve learned about how to support the arts most effectively.

This is post No. 23,231 on the ArtsBeat blog. And it is the last one.

Consistent money is a goal for most emerging artists. One of the scariest things about being an independent fine artist is not knowing ...

Hi everyone, thank you for reading Studio Notes! I wanted to let you know that I am moving this blog to a new platform under FASO....

When I paint the figure with the intention of ending up with a showable painting, I always do a couple of color studies first. They...

Ready for Work , 18 x 24 inches, oil on linen This painting is currently on view at the Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts C...

Study for The Traveller, 12 x 9 inches, oil on linen A couple of months ago, we had a long pose session (6 hrs) where we had a clo...

Happy New Year everyone~!

After 10 years here on blogger the Art Bead Scene finally has a home of own.

Everyone knows that if you are going to wear a ballgown that you will twirl and twirl in it all night long, reveling in the swishing an...

I See The Moon And The Moon Sees Me... Hello from the worktable of The Earring Whisperer...errr, Loralee!

Are you heading to BeadFest in Philadelphia next weekend? I'm busy working on some last minute creations, can't wait to share them! You can ...

We have two very talented artists as our wonderful sponsor for the August Challenge.

Few bodies naturally match the fashionable ideal. People come in a broad spectrum of shapes, each with its own assets and fitting challenges. But don’t despair.

How to choose the right rugs to decorate your apartment.

Restoring an antique hutch cabinet

Instead of waiting until the big day to start donning spooky costumes, why not embrace the season and get dressed up a little bit early?

Looking for the Top Toys for 2019? This list of over 50 toys will help you find the perfect Christmas or birthday gifts.

This show is a quiet stunner. The questions it poses are clear and compelling, and its artworks linger in memory. The exhibition describes an era where government, galleries, collectors and museums had more to do with the production and reception of visual culture than we imagined. It innovatively c

In 2014, Ali Cavanaugh started asking her 11 galleries to return her work. She decided to take control and be very deliberate about her next moves. In episode 33 of the Art Biz Podcast, you'll hear about Ali's actions and why she is doing better than ever.

"Kiln to Kitchen" by Jean Anderson, photography by Lissa Gotwals, MJ's Potato Salad in Bulldog Pottery bowl We are happy to be featured...

Take a look at these amazing paper bag costumes and mylar masks designed in the 1960s!