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I’m Hooked! 10 Reasons Why Artists Love Pinterest

Lori McNee — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:33:14 +0000

Buffer When I received an invite to Pinterest last week, I was a bit reluctant about joining. How could I possibly manage another social media site? Was this attractive network going to be a time-suck? But, within five minutes of joining I was already hooked, or should I say – pinned! In case you do not know,... [Continue Reading]

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How to Connect on Social Media: @RickiLake Shares Her #1 Tip

Lori McNee — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:41:44 +0000

Buffer Social media has changed the world forever. In just 140 characters or an update to your Facebook status, you have the potential to connect with a complete stranger in the same town or across the globe. In an instant, Friendships are being formed. Business is taking place. People are connecting. And the world will... [Continue Reading]

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How to Sell Art on YouTube

Lori McNee — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:17:35 +0000

Buffer If you are anything like me, you may sit on the couch late at night surfing through all sorts of videos on Youtube. Everything from hilarious clips of your favorite TV show to short instructional videos around specific tasks. But, did you know that Youtube can be a hugely effective marketing tool for your... [Continue Reading]

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Drawing Perfect Freehand Circles

Lori McNee — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:30:54 +0000

Buffer Drawing perfect freehand circles is never an easy task. However pencil artist, Nemo makes it look easy. Nemo’s popularity has grown to where he has given up his 40 hour a week career as a graphic designer to be a fulltime artist. Some of you might remember Nemo from the Fine Art Tips #PowerArtists... [Continue Reading]

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A World Without Wikipedia: Infographic

Lori McNee — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:04:19 +0000

Buffer On January 18th, Wikipedia blacked out its online encyclopedia in protest to SOPA. Protecting from copyright infringement by web-piracy is a worthy goal – this is especially important to artists. However, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted, “We can’t let poorly thought out laws get in the way of the Internet’s development. Facebook opposes SOPA and PIPA, and we will... [Continue Reading]

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Competing for Wall Space – Against All Odds

Lori McNee — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:24:23 +0000

Buffer What would make a person spend thousands of dollars on a painting? Does the painting just make them feel good so they have to have it? Do the colors go perfectly with their new decorating? Is the artist trendy and it’s a status symbol to own one of his or her paintings? Better yet,... [Continue Reading]

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Small Business Resolutions Worth Keeping

Lori McNee — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:24:02 +0000

Buffer Someone once said, “Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits.” To avoid this, I am kicking off the new year and getting a handle on some of my bad habits by creating small business resolutions worth keeping! I am gaining control of my email inbox: This is a biggie.... [Continue Reading]

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Waiting for the Muse: 4 Tips for Procrastinating Artists

Lori McNee — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:32:11 +0000

Buffer Descartes, the father of Modern Philosophy once so famously said, “I think, therefore I am.” However, if you are an artist, then you probably can more easily empathize with the phrase, “I create, therefore I procrastinate.” Although other occupations and hobbies are susceptible also to the procrastination blues, there’s something about creative work that lends itself easily... [Continue Reading]

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Drawing and Painting for My Holiday Art Show

Lori McNee — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:01:48 +0000

Buffer Over the past four months, I have been busy drawing and painting for my holiday art show that is currently hanging at Kneeland Gallery in Sun Valley, Idaho. Lately I have been feeling in an artistic rut. So, for this art gallery showing I have been experimenting with many new painting techniques and mediums. Most of you... [Continue Reading]

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My Christmas Wish for You!

Lori McNee — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:43:59 +0000

Buffer Hello friends. Today, I just want to take a moment to wish all of my valuable blog readers, and social media friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. In this video you will hear my Christmas wish for you! ~Lori I hope to meet you on Twitter and Facebook and Google Plus! ~Lori (If you want to see... [Continue Reading]

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