Fine Art Tips and Techniques
Attempting to define success as an artist is difficult because it is a subjective term that varies widely from person to person. In the recent article, "5 Common Traits of Successful Artists", you will find an interesting and concise list of traits that are common to most successful artists - however, this is not a formula! The comments have been about as interesting as the article itself. I had planned to post this follow-up article … [Read more...]
Without marketing and promotion what you have is a pleasant hobby. The following article is about self-promotion for visual artists however, nearly all of what is offered would work for any creative person seeking to market themselves. The valuable suggestions here are offered to help artists and creatives improve the art of self-promotion. This is the last article in our popular collaborative series of blog posts that art marketing and publishing … [Read more...]
guest author/artist advisor: Aletta de Wal "There is no formula for success, except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings." ~Arthur Rubenstein STOP. Before you read this article...Close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths & imagine. Now let your mind find a memory of a time when you felt successful. Walk into that memory and experience it all over again. Use all of your senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing, … [Read more...]
In the previous article, Jason Dirks of Meylah.com shared 3 Reasons to Start a Creative Blog for Your Business. Not only are Jason's '3 Reasons' motivational to non-bloggers, but his 'Reasons' are validating to established art bloggers like myself. Below, Jason provides some more valuable blogging advice that you don't want to miss! by guest author: Jason Dirks of Meylah.com There are several important things that make a good blog … [Read more...]
The following guest post by Gary Brant is the first in the series of inspiring and informative articles by working artists, galleries and individuals who are 'Thinking Outside the Frame' with creative art marketing ideas in this challenging economy. Gary, a true visionary, has created a revolutionary online art auction using the power of Social Media. The World's 1st Twitter Art Auction & Supporter of International Charities. On … [Read more...]
We are all feeling the pinch in this challenging marketplace. Gone are the days of painting good paintings, framing them nicely and relying solely on our galleries for sales. Now is the time of natural selection and survival of the fittest! Artists and galleries must evolve and creatively think 'outside the frame' ... Over the next few weeks I am planning a series of informative articles by working artists and galleries who are coming … [Read more...]
As a native Californian, I am proud for having survived my 25th winter in the northern hemisphere! Especially since, this winter most of my days have been spent holed up alone in my studio. After a long, extra cold winter, I ready for warmer weather. But up here in the mountains, spring means slushy snow, mud and more patience… While waiting for shorts-weather, I find myself daydreaming about the beach, feeling lazy and wanting to ‘play’ … [Read more...]
Take a quick visit to my studio and learn how to boost and increase productivity by 'dueling paintings'. See why working on two or more paintings at the same time can be better than one! Dueling paintings is especially helpful when cramming for a big gallery exhibition. I hope you enjoy this fun video! Thanks, Lori :-) … [Read more...]
guest artist/author: Stacey Cornelius Recently, I had the opportunity to help a painter put together a new portfolio to take to galleries. She was going on a trip and decided to look for a few new venues while she was away. This artist is a very good writer, so I made only a few edits to her artist's statement. She had her CV (curriculum vitae) nicely formatted, a couple of reviews, a business card, and some wonderful reproductions of her … [Read more...]
Oscar award winning, Anthony Hopkins is considered to be one of film's greatest living actors. This artist has 'heart' and after reading about him in The Week Magazine, I thought you all might find his 'rags to riches' story inspiring - it sure gave me a needed shot-in-the-arm! It is hard to believe that eloquent Hopkins was a slow learner in school and was taunted constantly. He was called 'Dumbo,' like the elephant because he couldn't … [Read more...]
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