Fine Art Tips and Techniques
By guest author/artist: Matt LeBlanc Anything we do in life has an equal or opposite reaction, whether it's a negative or a positive outcome. Ever since I started my art career, I never have been shy to giving or donating art for charity . I often hear that artists are prime targets of fundraisers, and many people feel bad for them. I say, "embrace the the power of giving fellow artists!" I made so many valuable contacts which has … [Read more...]
Hello Artists and Creatives! Have you had days when bridging the gap between making art and making a living worried your nails to a nub? Or made a bad hair day seem downright pleasant? Are you a serious about turning "Making Art" into "Making a Living" ??? Come hear me talk with Ariane Goodwin, Ed.D., organizer and host of the smARTist Telesummit 2011! Ariane has been helping frustrated artists for nearly a decade! Learn creative ways of how … [Read more...]
Since 1887, Sennelier has been highly regarded for its fine pigments and paints. It all started in Paris, when Gustave Sennelier, opened the Maison Sennelier in front of the Louvre. Artists soon began to consider his palette as the ultimate standard of quality. So, when Sennelier asked to interview me for their website, I jumped at the chance to share my story with this highly respected French paint company...(plus I love France!)...and I … [Read more...]
After getting out of bed this morning and pouring myself a cup of tea, I quickly 'connected' to my blog's lifeline to you, my iMac computer. It is time for me to 'plug' back into the cyber world and get back to work, even though I am aware of the importance of knowing when to unplug. No matter what business you are in, I think you will find this little post interesting... One of the mind-boggling benefits about the Internet and social media … [Read more...]
Guest author: Mike Wienke Whether you are a writer, a painter or a creative person of any sort, there’s nothing more intimidating than staring at a blank canvas. At times, it feels daunting and can even cause anxiety. After all, a step in any direction is the first step down a creative pathway... ...and what if it’s the wrong path? This fear of the unknown tends to guide us into safer waters. The familiar feels non-threatening and … [Read more...]
Giving back to the community with the gift of art is a great way to benefit others as well as yourself. My good friend, abstract artist Matt LeBlanc, has shared some great articles with us in the past. However, this post is different and very inspiring. On his own, Matt has created a successful art campaign to raise money for a charity he believes in, the fight against cancer... Matt lost his sister to this heartless disease when she was … [Read more...]
The need to create is a shared desire among artists, writers, musicians and even bloggers. But, sometimes we creatives hit a mental block and often find ourselves stressed, overwhelmed and unable to produce original ideas. This happens to me from time to time, so I compiled a list of my proven ways to overcome mental blocks & boost creativity. 1. Set Aside a Time & Place to Create: This may seem obvious, but many creative … [Read more...]
To many artists, finding the right gallery to represent you and your art can be an intimidating process. But, unless the galleries are knocking at your door, you are going to have to go knock on theirs! But read this first!!! And...get prepared to sell yourself. However, here is a common problem... not all visual artists have natural sales ability. In fact, many artists are rather shy when it comes to selling - and this is the main … [Read more...]
Artists who do not feel successful seem to run into 3 common barriers, mostly self-generated. The good news is that each of these barriers has an antidote that you already have within your grasp to becoming a successful artist. Barrier # 1: Wanting Too Much Too Soon Some artists are unrealistic about what is possible in a certain time frame and are impatient about the results they are getting. They want to sell immediately, sometimes before … [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, … [Read more...]
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