Craft Theory — Education

Paint and Sip Dress Code: What to Wear to Your Next Artistic Adventure

Meredith Russell

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Paint and Sip Dress Code: What to Wear to Your Next Artistic Adventure

Paint and sip events have become increasingly popular among artists and non-artists alike. They provide a fun and social atmosphere to create art while enjoying a drink or two. However, figuring out what to wear to a paint and sip can be a bit of a challenge. You want to be comfortable, but you might also want to look cute and stylish. In this article, we'll share some tips and tricks to help you dress for your next artistic adventure. Comfort is Key Paint and sip events are all about having fun and being creative, so it's important to wear...


Are Colors Disappearing?

Meredith Russell

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Are Colors Disappearing?
Unless you’re colorblind, you’re probably used to seeing 10’s if not hundreds of colors each day. But there’s been a trend towards gray recently that has us questioning, are colors disappearing?

Everything You Need To Know About Wassily Kandinsky

Meredith Russell

Tags Artists, DIY, Education

Everything You Need To Know About Wassily Kandinsky
We’re starting a new series on the Craft Theory blog where we’ll be talking about different artists, both past and present. I hope to highlight some of the differences and similarities as well as show you what makes each artist unique. So, here is everything you need to know about Wassily Kandinsky!

7 Reasons Art is So Important

Meredith Russell

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7 Reasons Art is So Important

There are so many reasons why art is important to humans, but what is art? Art can be so many things to different people and is defined by each person's perception. As a general rule, art is any form of creation that evokes emotion or movement within a human individual. It can be abstract or a form of realism, or somewhere in between. The greatest importance of art is borne from the very act of using creativity to make art.  Art has long been defined by a set of rules, especially during the Classical and Renaissance periods in major European...


Benjamin Franklin: A True Renaissance Soul, Are You?

Meredith Russell

Tags Artists, Education, Lifestyle, Review, Tips

Benjamin Franklin: A True Renaissance Soul, Are You?
I was recently introduced to a book called The Renaissance Soul: How to Make Your Passions Your Life. I thought it might be a fun read and I’m always looking for new books on life and business - It’s actually one of my yearly goals to read at least 12 nonfiction books per year, or one a month. Let me tell you, I am so glad I picked this one up. It spoke straight to MY little renaissance soul.