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Paul
Mar 15, 20243 min read
Five Ways To Become A Terrible Photographer
So you want to be a great photographer. Why? The world is already bursting with great photographers. Just look at Instagram or Threads....
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Paul
Feb 10, 20243 min read
Don’t shoot! 4 Ways To Take Better Travel Photos
Does this sound familiar? You go on a trip, take hundreds of photos, then get home and discover…they’re boring. Like photos you’ve seen...
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Paul
Feb 4, 20243 min read
Want more room to be creative? Schedule your vices
I live by one simple rule to stay healthy and creative: Schedule your vices. Vices are usually seen as wicked or immoral activities:...
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Paul
Sep 30, 20232 min read
A Week on the Water: Photos of BC's Cariboo Region
In this collection I am sharing photographs I took in September 2023 in British Columbia’s South Cariboo. Although the Cariboo is...
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Paul
Dec 4, 20222 min read
Shades of Red: Images of Southwest Utah
Today we're releasing a collection of photographs I took in the fall of 2022 while we were visiting Southwest Utah. Rather than...
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Paul
Apr 2, 20224 min read
Shows, workshops and...don't clean your brush? Timid Turtle Creative News April 2022
At last, spring! Time to get serious about getting outdoors and building up our art-inspiration banks. Check out this month’s newsletter...
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Paul
Mar 2, 20224 min read
Snap, crackle and pop! Timid Turtle Creative News March 2022
Not sure about you, but we’re pretty happy the weather is warming up. Yes, the world has gone crazy but we’re still taking time for the...
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Paul
Feb 17, 20222 min read
5 Things You Can Make With Photos of Your Art
So you’ve invested in professional photos of your art. You have big, beautiful, sharp files just waiting to be put to use. But what can...
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Paul
Feb 1, 20225 min read
Creative demons, workshops and giclées! Timid Turtle Creative News February 2022
Well, January was a blur…for us anyway. Workshops, painting, photography, writing…the time just slips past. Check out this month’s...
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Paul
Jan 29, 20223 min read
What are giclées? Let's take a closer look
If you’ve been around the art world for any length of time you’ve likely run into the term “giclée” or “giclée print.” Often the words...
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Paul
Jan 1, 20227 min read
Big plans for 2022! Timid Turtle Creative News January 2022
Welcome to the new year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season, filled with good food, family connections (either in person or...
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Paul
Dec 17, 20214 min read
15 tips for taking better photos of your art with a smartphone
If you’re an artist who wants to photograph artwork for display on social media or your website a smartphone may be all you need....
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Paul
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Curing the headaches we all face when photographing art
As an artist, you’ll eventually want to photograph your art — to post on social media or your website, to submit to a gallery or contest,...
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Paul
Dec 1, 20214 min read
Time To Paint Something Fun: Timid Turtle Creative News December 2021
Wow, have we been busy! It seems like autumn is the busiest time of year for creative work: pet portrait commissions, photo orders,...
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Paul
Nov 1, 20214 min read
Art Shows, Truth-Telling and Gold: Timid Turtle Creative News November 2021
It's November! How does autumn go by so darned fast? Is it because it's our favourite season? Anyway...time for our monthly newsletter!...
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Paul
Oct 15, 20213 min read
Disappointed by the turnout at your art show? Ask yourself these questions….
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’ve been painting for a few years, gradually improving at your craft and you decide it’s time to hold...
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Paul
Oct 1, 20215 min read
Getting our fill of inspiration: Timid Turtle Creative News October 2021
Yay, it's October! Time for us to share some art-related things you might find interesting! (If you’d prefer, you can read this...
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Paul
Sep 2, 20214 min read
Timid Turtle Creative News - September 2021
Well hello there art-makers, art lovers and those who just plain love visual arts! The heat of summer has abated, fall is in the air and...
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Paul
Jul 1, 20214 min read
Timid Turtle Creative News — July 2021
Howdy art-makers, art lovers and everyone who digs visual arts! It’s too hot out to do anything, so why not take a few minutes to catch...
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Paul
May 31, 20213 min read
Timid Turtle Creative News - June 2021
Greetings art-makers, art lovers and everyone who just plain likes visual arts! Spring has flown by and we have lots of news to share...
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