Frank Eber's 11 Do's and Don'ts for Artistic Growth
Artist Frank Eber, a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society and other organizations, offers practical advice for creative development. He recommends establishing a routine, studying historical artists, creating a stimulating workspace, and fostering collaboration over competition. Eber warns against being overly controlling, taking oneself too seriously, painting solely for sale, mimicking one's own style, losing hope, and seeking external validation. The article appears in Artists Network publications, including Watercolor Artist Summer 2026 and Artists Magazine May/June 2026.
Key facts
- Frank Eber is a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, and Watercolor West.
- Eber is an Artist Member of the California Art Club.
- He conducts workshops and demonstrations across the U.S. and internationally.
- The article lists 11 do's and don'ts for artistic growth.
- Eber advises painting in the mornings before checking email or social media.
- He encourages looking to artists of the past for inspiration.
- Eber warns against painting to sell, calling it a 'creative dead-end'.
- The article is published by Artists Network, with digital editions available for Watercolor Artist Summer 2026, Artists Magazine May/June 2026, and Southwest Art April/May 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Frank Eber
Institutions
- American Watercolor Society
- National Watercolor Society
- Transparent Watercolor Society of America
- Watercolor West
- California Art Club
- Artists Network
Locations
- California
- United States