“Astronaut,” by 17-year-old Paola Michelle Silva Lizárraga, was selected by our judges as the 2019 Creative Outlook Cover Contest Winner. A senior at Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior (CETYS), Silva Lizárraga resides in San Diego, Calif. A multi-media artist, … Continued
Our 2017 Creative Outlook Cover Contest winner is 17-year-old Alyssa Dawn Nixon from Brooksville, Florida. Her piece, titled “Frida Kahlo,” is featured on the front cover of the magazine. Currently an 11th grader at Hernando High School, Nixon is most … Continued
If you are still in high school but looking longingly forward to art school, the wait might be shorter than you think. Art schools around the country and abroad put together pre-college art and portfolio camps with you in mind. … Continued
A whole new world of creativity awaits once art school begins. But the chance to develop your talents among peers and experts does come at a cost. Your best bet is to take some of that creativity you have all … Continued
Art is powerful. And those who create it are passionate. We talked to four successful artists from around the country to hear the scope of their work and their tips for finding your way in the art field. Here is … Continued
Each fall, art teacher Jenna Saunders sits her students down and asks them to set two goals for the school year – a personal goal and an art goal. It gives them a sense of direction for what they want … Continued
Art school is a whole new environment of insight and inspiration to feed your artistic dreams. There, you will learn techniques that will get you on the road to your career. Internships are a great way to practice what schools … Continued
Freshman year of college promises to be an exciting time. It’s two semesters filled with fun, learning and a unique sense of independence. But there are also bits and pieces that can be a little overwhelming. After all, this isn’t … Continued
Jennifer Hunt is a 24-year-old graduate student at Augusta University in Augusta, Ga. While she is currently working on a master’s degree in Medical Illustration, her longstanding relationship with art began back in elementary school. She was often recruited by … Continued
Ellen DiSilverio is a 16-year-old senior at Liberty High School in Colorado Springs, Co. Cartoon drawing books and sketchbooks full of anime characters triggered an enthusiasm for art at a young age in DiSilverio. Now that she’s older, she’s traded … Continued