Douglass & Runger - July 2020

NURTURE YOUR CREATIVE PASSION

With These 3 Online Art Courses

Ink Drawing Techniques with Yuko Shimizu A student who prefers ink over pencil can learn drawing techniques through Yuko Shimizu’s class on Skillshare. As a veteran instructor at the School of Visual Arts, Shimizu is ready to help you on your journey to learn the essentials of inking. In the 90-minute course, Shimizu covers a lot of ground, which both novice and experienced ink artists will benefit from. Find this course by searching for ink drawing techniques on Skillshare.com.

All forms of art, like painting, drawing, and even sculpting, can be relaxing hobbies, sources of extra income, or professional careers. And with today’s technology, it’s easier than ever to begin learning a new art form. If you have an eager student at home who wants to try their hand in the arts or perfect their craft, then look into online art courses. There are many different courses available, and you should do some research to see which course is best for your student, but here are three to get you started. Drawing and Sketching for Beginners by Robin Slee This course is available through Udemy, and, at the reasonable price of $29.99, is perfect for anyone wanting to test the waters. Slee takes students through the key fundamentals of drawing, such as how to hold a pencil correctly and how to make different kinds of marks. His calm voice and simple explanations in each course help students feel encouraged as they work. The course comes with three hours of video content segmented into 25 modules and a Q&A section where students can post questions, ask for feedback, and share their work. Find this course at Udemy.com/course/sketching-for-beginners. A Healthy Split Marriage is almost always entered into with the idea of happily ever after, and divorce is rarely the goal, which can lead many divorcees to wonder what they did wrong. At Douglass & Runger, while we always encourage potential clients to attempt to work out the issues in their marriage and stay together, sometimes marriages are broken beyond repair. We don’t believe divorce is a failure. In fact, we believe divorce can actually be a healthy decision entered into by two people who are ready to move on and do what’s best for their families. If you’re contemplating divorce or battling feelings of guilt, consider these three positive effects of divorce. Setting an Example Co-parenting is a much healthier display of a relationship than staying in a bad marriage. You will not fail your children by opting for a divorce. Children feed off the examples you set for them. Some experts even believe that children whose parents divorce while they are young cope with this major life change better than adult children. Divorce can help teach your children lessons about finding a strong partner, building confidence, and seeking future healthy relationships.

NewMasters Academy Known as one of the best art academies online, New Masters Academy (NMA) offers hundreds of hours of prerecorded video lectures that students can watch and follow along with as they paint, draw, and sketch. The standard fee starts at $35 a month, but with a premium membership at $44 a month, students can access NMA’s 3D reference library and over 20,000 reference images. To learn more and become familiar with the academy’s instructors, visit their website at NMA.art.

WHY DIVORCE COULD BE THE BEST DECISION YOU MAKE

Finding Growth You may be nervous about living on your own or worry about sadness around the holidays, but you should consider your level of happiness in your marriage. You can still feel lonely, stifled, and lost when you’re with the wrong partner. Divorce offers a new chapter. It’s a chance to learn something new, find peace by yourself, and grow into a person you love. Getting a divorce gives you new opportunities that your current or past relationship may be stifling. Fostering Better Relationships This benefit is twofold. First, divorce offers you another chance at finding a partner who better suits you. Dating after divorce isn’t easy, but it can be an opportunity for new happiness in a relationship if that’s what you want. Secondly, divorce could be what finally ends bad communication between you and your ex. Without the pressure of marriage, honest, real, and succinct conversations can help you and your ex communicate more effectively when necessary.

For as many good reasons as there are to divorce, we know it’s never an easy decision. If you’d like to inquire about your divorce process, or if you need help with other legal matters, please visit our website at DouglassRunger.com to learn more. We’re here to guide you through whatever life tosses your way.

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