Top Art Supplier Sennelier’s Candid Conversation with Lori McNee

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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...]

How to Use Your Art-Making Skills to Create a Compelling Video

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Youtube and other video sharing websites are a great way to market your art, make art or craft demonstrations and share your artistic knowledge. Creative marketing advisor, Stacey Cornelius helps take the mystery out of video making by explaining how you can use your art-making skills! How to use your art-making skills to create a compelling video Guest artist/author: Stacey Cornelius Online video like Youtube and Vimeo are gaining … [Read more...]

Take Time to Unplug: Disconnect to Connect

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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...]

5 Unique Ways To Brainstorm Out of A Creative Rut

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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...]

Create a Niche Market for Your Art in a Sea of Artists

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My Twitter friend, professional maritime artist, Annie Strack explains how to 'create a niche market for your art in a sea of artists' in the article below.  I hope you enjoy learning how Annie found a unique audience for her beautiful art and how you can too. Create a Niche Market for Your Art in a Sea of Artists By Guest Artist/Author: Annie Strack Niche marketing, I had an early start at it. When I was a teenager showing horses, I … [Read more...]

6 Ways to Keep Your Goals to Yourself to Achieve Them

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Ever since I can remember, my mom has told me to 'keep your goals and dreams to yourself'...and now, research is proving her right - again! As creative thinkers and ambitious business people, we all have exciting goals and it is often our first instinct to tell somebody. But, research is proving that it is better to keep your goals to yourself in order to achieve them. In this fascinating video, Derek Sivers explains the research to back it … [Read more...]

A Customized Storefront Blog for Artists & Creative Entrepreneurs

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Over the past few weeks, I have posted some useful articles geared toward teaching the basics of blogging for the artist and creative entrepreneur. My good friend and popular guest blogger, Jason Dirks of Meylah is the owner of a wonderful and eye pleasing new online blogging platform designed for artists, handmade crafters and photographers, etc. If you are considering starting a new blog and improving your art/craft income, please … [Read more...]

10 Tips to Bring Visitors to Your Art Fair Booth or Open Studio

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Guest article by artist/author: Benoit Philippe Recently, I took part in a local open studios event, in a public space, together with seven other artists and I tested a number of strategies to bring visitors into my art booth and keep them there to look at my art. The tips below will be helpful for artists taking part in an art fair or open studio. 1. Make your mailing list work. This one is obvious, but requires some planning. You want to … [Read more...]

Birdwatching in New Zealand: In Search of the Rare Fiordland Penguin

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If you follow this blog, by now you know that I am a bird lover. Birds have always intrigued me...they are a piece of the wind, winged beings that go places where humans can only dream. As a child, I use to spend many summer hours trying to catch the birds that would flock to our Arizona yard and I would nurse the injured birds that hit our window back to health. As the years passed, I finally decided to capture the birds on paper. I have been … [Read more...]

What Social Media Means to Me

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By now, most of us know about Social Media and its benefits. People gain information, education, and news instantly. Social Media is free or relatively inexpensive and accessible to enable anyone to publish or access information. Social Media allows private individuals to reach small or large audiences.  A blog post may reach zero people or millions of people! But in case you need a little more persuasion, Tony Hastings of  'The Top Ten … [Read more...]


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