Art & Inspiration

The color blue is one of the most loved shades worldwide, symbolizing calm, trust, and stability—but it also carries ties to sadness and depth. From the clear sky to the vast ocean, blue evokes peace and reliability, while in art and culture it takes on spiritual and emotional meaning. Discover what the color blue represents across psychology, history, and creative design.

Discover neurographic art—a simple, mindful drawing method anyone can try. Start with freeform lines, round the intersections, and add color to create calming, organic designs. This beginner-friendly guide covers the origins, step-by-step process, benefits for stress relief, and the basic supplies you need (paper, pen, a few colors). Great for solo practice or classroom workshops.

Celebrate autumn with 12 easy October crafts the whole family can make. From leaf-printed Gel Press art and pumpkin-stamped totes to spooky lanterns and nature-made cards, these projects are kid-friendly, classroom-ready, and budget-wise. Get step-by-step tips, supply checklists, and cleanup/safety guidance—plus ideas to elevate your fall décor or lesson plans with monoprinting textures and seasonal color palettes.

Looking for a hands-on art activity that excites students and sparks creativity? Gel Press classroom packs make printmaking simple, safe, and affordable for every grade level. With reusable gel plates, all you need is paint, paper, and a brayer to unlock endless possibilities for layering color, texture, and patterns. Whether students work solo or in groups, gel printing encourages experimentation and collaboration while producing bold, one-of-a-kind artwork. This guide walks teachers through choosing the right class packs, plate sizes, and essential supplies to make gel printing an unforgettable classroom art experience.

Black isn't just the absence of color — it's a statement. From ancient cave paintings to modern studios, artists have embraced black for its emotion, elegance, and power. While science says black absorbs all light, in art, it brings mystery, contrast, and depth to every medium. Discover how techniques like gel printing, inking, and mixed media continue to reimagine black’s creative potential.