Posts by Angel Ayala

Have you ever gotten to that moment in your work where it’s pretty good… but not great yet? It’s an easy place to get stuck because there’s a lot you love about it, but something isn’t fully clicking. And this is where so many artists stop.  They don’t know how to take their work to…

I want to share something exciting about creating texture in your art. Have you ever noticed how some surfaces feel richer and more alive than others? The secret often happens in the beginning stages – but the surprising thing is… sometimes it’s not about what you add, but what you quiet down. When we reduce…

We tend to overcomplicate things. We tend to worry about things that haven’t happened yet. We routinely think we are not good enough, not talented enough, or lacking in some special confidence that everyone has but us. Well, the answer to all of this noise is simply getting in motion when making your art. Even…

Welcome back to the Art2Life vlog! Ever wondered how to seal pastels so they stay bold and vibrant? Today, I’m sharing a studio technique that’s been a total game-changer for me. It not only keeps pastels from smudging or fading but also enhances how they interact with your canvas. It’s simple, effective, and might just…

Happy Sunday!  Do you want to know a trick I use to get really rich surfaces with acrylic paint? It starts with gloss medium. I use it in a way that preps the surface just right – combining a bit of moisture and the medium to create a texture that changes everything.  The result? Paint…

I’m in the studio working on a new body of work for an upcoming show, and I noticed something that might sound familiar… Even with 4 to 5 paintings going at once, I caught myself falling into comfortable patterns. You know that feeling? When your work starts looking a bit too… similar? In this video,…