Fine Art Tips and Techniques
Traveling with painting equipment is always a challenge, but the reality is beginning to hit me…this weekend I will be hopping on a plane and flying to Provence, France where I am teaching my plein air painting workshop! We have been planning this trip for 6 months and it is finally here. I am excited to go, but now I have to PACK! And I am asking myself, “What should I bring?” Since 911 flying isn’t as simple as it once was. This has … [Read more...]
A lot of people dream of being an artist. Maybe you are one of those people who loved to draw as a kid or took an art classes in college, but was discouraged away from art as serious profession. Ask yourself: Do you still have an inner desire to create? To relax, do you like to flip through art magazines, books or art related websites? Do you find yourself saying things like, “I just don’t have the time to … [Read more...]
The Rule of Thirds is probably one of the most basic rules that has been used in painting for ages. It is a compositional rule of thumb that is commonly used in the visual arts today including painting, photography and design. This is a very basic rule about that is often overlooked by amateur artists and forgotten by many art teachers. Interestingly, it is one of the most important rules that a novice photographer learns about in … [Read more...]
Attitudes are mirrors of the mind. Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude toward us - and that includes our art careers! For years I have collected quotes and inspirations to help me with my own attitude. The paragraph below written by Charles Swindoll is an old favorite of mine. I hope you enjoy reading it. The priceless wisdom of inspired thinkers like Swindoll is thought provoking. This wisdom expands our own … [Read more...]
You now you have a better idea of how to find the right gallery. So, I thought you might be interesting in my personal 'gallery shopping' story. But first, a few relevant thoughts: Whether you want to admit it or not, being an artist is kind of like being in show business. We are in fact – entertainers or even celebrities of sorts. You will find this to be true anytime you put yourself out there in the public eye: i.e. gallery exhibitions, … [Read more...]
Finding a new gallery for your art can be a daunting task for many artists and not all artists have that natural-sales-ability. But, the number one Cardinal Rule for any type of sales is to sell yourself! So how does one do that? First of all, honestly ask yourself a few important questions: Am I ready for a gallery? Is my art saleable? Is my art technically good? Have I developed a recognizable style? Do I have a cohesive body of … [Read more...]
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