Fine Art Tips and Techniques
The subject of 'packing & shipping' art is a much overlooked, but an important topic. We all go to the trouble of creating great artwork, so we need to make sure it gets 'there' safely! In this video I explain the proper way to safely pack a painting, purchase the right insurance and what to do if your art is damaged. Best - Lori Check out my other helpful videos! ...and articles: Newsletter Art Marketing Tips That … [Read more...]
Many artists are mystified by the varnishing process, and there is much debate over the subject. But most agree, varnish should be used to protect paintings from pollution in the atmosphere, UV rays and scratches. Another factor is as oil paintings dry, the dark colors have a tendency to 'sink'. Varnish brings out the rich colors and the brilliance they had when you first applied them. Here's the problem, it can take 6 months to … [Read more...]
by guest artist/author: Nemo One of the biggest points I try to drive is artistic “voice”. Call it style, call it feeling, but call it yours. We as individuals have our own personal flair. We hold something that no other living thing in this world has, we can think freely, we can imagine, we can do anything we want. I am saddened when I look at art and see that its already been done in history or when I see art and think I recognize the … [Read more...]
Social media isn’t a fad, it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate. But, many artists still are intimidated at the idea of joining in on the Social Media Revolution. In fact, there are many artists out there who still don't have a website or email! Well if it's working, more power to them! But for the rest of us artists who are challenged by the economy, it is time for us to 'think outside the frame' or studio! Here's … [Read more...]
by guest artist/author: Joanne Giesbrecht Have you ever thought about trying your hand at painting, or wondered if acrylics might be the right medium for you? Well, let me encourage you to pick up a paint brush and give them a try! Here are a few reasons why: Acrylics are probably THE most versatile of paints. If you add water to them, you can achieve watercolor effects on paper, but with the permanence of acrylics or oils. (They do not … [Read more...]
When I first began on Twitter in March 2009, my main focus was to attract readers to my fledgling Fine Art Tips blog. My target niche was artists and art collectors. To my surprise, my tweets and blog posts began to capture the attention of a much broader audience. Why? My Twitter updates have an appeal that reaches beyond my own art niche market. Although I tweet about art, I have avoided falling into the trap of over focusing on my … [Read more...]
At first being asked to paint a commission seems like the ultimate compliment. A prospective collector of your work requests and pays you money to create a personal piece of art. This sounds simple and seems like easy money in the bank. Unfortunately, many artists have had what looks to be a dream job turn into the dreaded commission! Recently, I finished and delivered a $12,000 commissioned painting to its new home. This project was a … [Read more...]
By guest author/gallery owner: Jason Horejs As an artist, the portfolio is your primary tool in getting your work in front of potential collectors and gallery owners. The art portfolio is going to be the first impression you leave, and you want to leave the right impression so you can find the right gallery. After photographing your artwork, there are three primary concerns in creating a portfolio are: format content convenience You … [Read more...]
My teenagers were mortified to find me on Twitter. First blogging and now this! But, don’t allow yourself to underestimate the power of social media and micro-blogging services. Twitter is one of the quickest ways to build brand recognition for you and your art business. What do I mean by branding? The American Marketing Association (AMA) defines a brand: "...name, term, sign, symbol or design, or a combination of them intended to … [Read more...]
It’s a fact of life, first impressions matter. In the art world, galleries only have a few minutes to capture the attention of a prospective client. Most all successful galleries know this fact and use it to their advantage by professionally hanging and lighting their works of art. Don’t forget, a gallery’s job is to display our artwork in a pleasing and approachable manner in order to sell…and that is one of the reasons why they get … [Read more...]
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