Fossicking Friday

It's Friday, and here are some great things that I have found on the net this week:

• 10 Ways to Think Positively No Matter What is a great article on the fabulous blog, Get in the Hot Spot by Annabel Candy. It's a guest post, but while you are there, snaffle around, I love Annabel's take on things!

• After I was finished writing about caring for your brushes, I came across this: 5 Ways to ruin an art paintbrush. If you are not sick of washing your brushes yet, have a look.

• I was very flattered to receive an email from Delmus Phelps this week. I have mentioned his site, Easy Oil Painting Techniques a few times and he was writing to thank me for doing that - how kind. I do love the info that he makes available. I am particularly interested in his series on How to Sell Art, and will be having another closer look at some of those points this week.

• How to Put Yourself into an Effortless Writing Zone is an article for writers that I think is equally relevant to artists. The three step process, Find the Time, Get Some Space and Build your Zone is one I think I should adopt.

• This video is a watercolour demonstration by artist Joyce Faulknor. I love the way she handles the brush and places the colour so confidently.

• Artists Network - Watercolor Sketch Fix-it Guide, click on the free PDF download to see 5 common problem that you can fix while still in the sketch stage.

• Are you highly creative? Answer these questions.

• I love this sketchbook blog, Notebook Stories, WOW!

• And just for Halloween - check out this cool Creepy Coffin Pop-up Card.