Fine Art Tips and Techniques
More now than ever, artists are taking their careers into their own hands. Art galleries have been struggling, many have closed and those that remain have trimmed down their list of artists. Learning how to stage your own art exhibition is a great way to get the attention of new collectors, and potential galleries. The following 6 steps have been designed to offer a helping hand to anyone who wishes to exhibit their creations for the first time … [Read more...]
There are some individuals who have been painting or creating for years, but still struggle to find his or her own voice as an artist. This is a rather common phenomenon, but it can be very frustrating and disconcerting. In the article below, my friends at ArtBistro share some great tips to help you discover who you are as an artist and what it is you want to say... ~Lori Guest Author: ArtBistro. Originally posted … [Read more...]
Have you ever finished a painting or craft project and feel like you just spent precious hours or even days on a creative disaster? There is nothing about it you like! I know I have... The following article gives some sound advice for dealing with unhappy situations when your work of art is a complete wreck. ~Lori (PS. If you need some artistic moral support, join us on my Fine Art Tips fan page where we share what's on our easel, our art, … [Read more...]
Each week on my Facebook Fine Art Tips fan page, I ask my artist friends and followers, "What's on Your Easel?" It is always great fun to see the postings of art from a variety of different mediums, artistic abilities and studios from around the world. I personally enjoy seeing the different artistic expressions and sharing art tips, but lately I have been charmed by many of the small studios in which these dedicated artists are creating their … [Read more...]
Sketching is one of the purist forms of artistic expression. A sketch is a swiftly executed freehand drawing that captures an idea, a gesture or a moment in time. It is not intended to be a finished work. Sketching birds from life is a difficult task. I know this from personal experience. As a young child, I grew up trying to capture the birds that flocked to our yard. Frustrated, I finally decided to capture them on paper with a pencil. I … [Read more...]
At the first sign of spring, Buck Wilde , otherwise known as, 'The Bear Whisperer', feels a stir inside that beckons him back to the famous Grizzly Bear Maze in Katmai National Park, Alaska. Buck is one of the most prominent grizzly bear behaviorists and nature photographers in the world today. This summer and fall, wildlife artists, nature enthusiasts and photographers are invited to join Buck on intimate world-class, wilderness safaris and … [Read more...]
My wise mother always reminds me, "scatter your fire, and you miss the mark." This rifle analogy, especially rings true for artists who need to take calm aim and focus in order to hit their mark. Artists are multitalented individuals who sometimes lack this important discipline which is needed to obtain their desired goals. In fact, I know this from personal experience. I have so many interests, it is easy for me to find myself drifting away … [Read more...]
Last week, I had the rare opportunity to attend an advanced painting workshop at the Sedona Arts Center in Arizona with master landscape painter, Michael Workman. I was very excited about this experience because I have admired this elusive artist's work for many years, plus Michael is an 'artist's-artist', and one of the greatest landscape painters of our time. I was interested in learning how Michael 'deconstructs' his paintings and … [Read more...]
Over the past few years, I have noticed a pattern with my painting practice. During the cold winter months, I hole-up all alone in my studio and paint my still life art. But, as soon as the snow begins to thaw, I am excited to start landscape painting. ...and I am always looking to paint with other people! The only problem is this...where I live in Idaho, there is no lack of talent. In this resort community we have talented skiers, teachers, … [Read more...]
Discovering talented professional and emerging artists to share with my readers is one of the great joys of my blogging experience. This week, it is a pleasure to introduce you to a promising, young wildlife artist, Matteo Grilli. Born in Italy in 1984, but now living in Brisbane, Australia, Matteo and I met on Facebook. Each week I ask my fan page members a simple question, "What's on your easel?" Matteo posted a watercolor bird portrait of … [Read more...]
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