The former gear factory at the corner of Ravenswood and Montrose avenues offers a staggering array of art classes and, on top ...

Julia Lenoir has lived many lives. In 2022, she was working in hospice and tattooing herself casually, learning to draw botanical designs by tracing: “I started doing everything in dots, because I ...

Brushes, palettes, and mixing trays influence how your paint spreads and blends. Synthetic brushes suit acrylics well, while ...

AN IPSDEN-based artist who spent three years in America honing her craft has announced plans to teach a beginners’ foundation course for would-be artists. Denny Webb says she has been inspired by the ...

Purdue walked into a roaring Coleman Coliseum and walked out with its most complete effort of the young season, an 87–80 win over No. 8 Alabama that left Matt Painter sounding both relieved and proud.

At 11, Brendan was joint winner of a writing competition. And at around 16, his teacher said one of his stories was good enough to get published. “That was a ‘wow’ moment,” he says. “But I decided to ...

I’ve been thinking a lot about shoshin lately, the Japanese word for “beginner’s mind.” I first wrote about it here, after learning the word from a guest on my podcast Fifty Words for Snow. My co-host ...

Earlier this year, Michaels released its 2025 Creativity Trend Report, which found a rise in crafting as it relates to wellness and community—and this return to creativity is bringing a whole lot of ...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — It drizzled at Coca-Cola Park, gray clouds clinging to the Lehigh Valley’s rolling hills. The school-year, weekday crowd was thin, slowly assembling prior to first pitch. And Andrew ...

It was supposed to be the year of Andrew Painter — the year the Phillies’ pitching prodigy would arrive in Philadelphia with a wicked arsenal fronted by a 100-mph fastball. Ain’t happened yet. And the ...

Watch a pro painter and a beginner tackle painting the same room! This video compares techniques, speed, and results, showing you the differences between professional and DIY painting. Perfect for ...