Fine Art Tips and Techniques
They say that, "Imitation is the sincerest of flattery," which sounds very nice until it actually happens to YOU! Last weekend I was enjoying myself while reading some flattering comments that had been made about one of my paintings by an artist 'friend' who called himself, "Beni Mellal" from Mexico. Out of curiousity, I decided to check out Beni's paintings... Much to my surprise and shock, I found Beni's painting album proudly displayed exact … [Read more...]
As mentioned in our recent popular blog post series, "The Visual Artist's Challenge - Should I Work with Galleries, Go Direct to Collectors or Both?" and "The Visual Artist's Challenge II - Balancing Self Promotion & Gallery Representation", Barney Davey along with our guest - gallery owner/art marketing expert, Jason Horejs and myself discussed the influence of the economy and Social Media on the art market and the huge shift in how artwork … [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 most important ally in the study of painting is the art of thinking," stated Edgar Payne, famed artist and author. One of my favorite books in my library is by Edgar Payne, "Composition of Outdoor Painting." This little book is packed with a lifetime of knowledge from this famous American landscape painter. It is a must for every serious landscape painter. I have learned that interpreting the landscape is a matter of allowing the influences … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago I began a series of paintings using a limited palette. The interesting thing about this project is that I limited my palette to only complimentary colors using the ancient 5000 year old Chinese philosophy, the 'balance of opposites' or yin/yang. After reading a favorite book - The Yin Yang of Painting I was so inspired by the artist, Hongnian Zhang, I decided to give this approach a try. I was pleased with my first attempt … [Read more...]
While working on Twitter one day, I discovered the remarkable figurative work of Rob Hefferan. Rob's breath-taking oil paintings of beautiful women range from dark and brooding, to light infused and optimistic. Inspired by the pre-Raphaelites, each elegant scene realistically captures the essence of his favorite subject, the female form. Rob's paintbrush masterfully depicts soft skin tones, graceful movements, and touchable fabrics. Rob … [Read more...]
This article is one of the last in our special art marketing series, "Thinking Outside the Frame". These informative posts have been shared by working artists and galleries who are coming up with creative marketing ideas for selling artwork in this challenging art economy. I am thankful for the talented working artists who have shared their resourceful ideas with Fine Art Tips. One subject we have not addressed is the importance … [Read more...]
guest artist/author: Ken Newman As I continue my artistic journey, I am often asked how I do you choose a subject. It is something that continues to evolve as I am a self-taught sculptor. Below is an overview of the steps I follow in creating a sculpture, but the most important part is the concept, which is a reflection of my journey, interpreting the simple and subtle rhythms and textures in nature. The following is an example of my artistic … [Read more...]
by guest artist/author: Caren When I joined Facebook, it wasn't to sell art. Originally, I was looking to find old friends and make new ones. My list of friends grew, and I started posting my paintings in a photo album on Facebook. Suddenly, people wanted to buy my paintings. So here's what I did: I posted purchasing information in each photo caption and instructed potential buyers to be first one to leave a "Sold" comment below the painting … [Read more...]
by guest author: Andrew Salmon Love to doodle while on the phone or while trying to stay awake during staff meetings or in class? Well, why not develop that natural talent? Whether you’re looking for a career as an artist or just want to indulge in drawing as a hobby, the internet is a great place to learn the basics or further develop the talent you’re already cultivating. Here are five websites that will help you learn to draw. 1. … [Read more...]
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