Glimmerbug Art Blog
Inspiration and creative ideas for your artistic journey
From beginner tips to advanced techniques, explore our collection of articles designed to inspire and guide your creative practice.
A Colorful Marker Adventure in Our Slow Drawing Class
Black and white shapes offset by beautiful combinations of color made this week’s class a really fun one!
Glimmerbug Named One of Feedspot's Top Mixed Media Art Blogs for 2026
The list of the top 2026 mixed media blogs from FeedSpot Reader was announced and guess who made the list??!!
Field of Flowers Acrylic Painting Friday Night Art Class
Friday night art club was filled with tons of color, splatter and gorgeous acrylic painted sunsets!
Let’s Have Cake… and Art!
Thursday mornings are for cake and slow drawing! Come on in and see what we did in class this week!
When the Creative Bug Hits!
When the creative bug hits and you are seeing inspiration all over the place, the results can be amazing!
Friday Night Art Club: Pizza, Wine, Sweets, Laughs and Acrylic Painted Magnets
Friday Night Art Club was such fun! We painted gorgeous magnets with tons of colors while we enjoyed some snacks and laughs together!
Lower Stress and Anxiety Through Art and Creativity
Creativity is a quiet revolution against stress. Picking up a paintbrush, arranging a collage, or doodling a tiny village in the margins of a notebook are small acts with surprisingly big effects. Making art isn’t just about finished pieces or the next social-media-ready photo—it’s a powerful tool for easing anxiety, lowering stress, and building emotional resilience. Here’s why creativity matters, how it helps, and simple ways to make art a reliable part of your mental-health toolkit