Fine Art Tips and Techniques
Understanding how to negotiate and set your art prices is skill you must possess before you are ready to take that leap of faith into the professional art world. Being a successful, professional artist not only takes artistic talent, but it also demands solid business sense. As artists we love the creative aspect of our art careers however, the business side of our art careers can be intimidating. Below, this guest article by my friends at … [Read more...]
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...]
Recently, I have received a few comments from artists who feel that social media is just a lot of hype. Last week I wrote a guest article for my friends at Meylah filled with compelling reasons why artists should use Twitter. I hope this post helps my readers understand how to use social media as part of their free art marketing plan. ~Lori :) 12 Persuasive Reasons Why Artists Should Use Twitter written by Lori McNee, originally posted … [Read more...]
My newest still life painting, "First Signs of Spring" is currently on display in the 'Icons of the West" invitational exhibition at Dana Gallery in Missoula, Montana. The gallery asked the invited nationally recognized artists to create their own interpretation of a Western Icon, be it horses, cowboys, western landscapes, native American themes of the old west as well as visions of the new west. For this show, I chose to painting a still … [Read more...]
Wildlife artist, Rebecca Latham and I use to show at the same gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, so it has been especially nice catching up with her on Twitter. Rebecca is a young, rare talent who comes from a family legacy of world renowned wildlife artists. I am so impressed with Rebecca's love of nature and her attention to detail that is reflected in her beautiful paintings and her tweets! It has been fun watching this artist embrace and … [Read more...]
Dedication, determination and a desire to improve are important factors to the success of any artist. On my my Fine Art Tips fan page, we share our art and ideas. A while back, a young artist from Bermuda shared her enthusiasm about her personal growth as an artist and what a difference a year makes. I was inspired by her story and wanted to share it with you... Guest artist/author: Vanessa Turner What a Difference a Year Makes! Last … [Read more...]
Horses have always been one of my favorite animals, plus the ancient horse originated here in Idaho over 3.5 million years ago and is the American icon of the west. So, when I got an invitation to spend a weekend in search of wild horses in the remote mountains of central Idaho, I jumped at the chance! It was Memorial weekend, but the snow flurries and wind chill made it feel more like March. My friends and I bundled up, packed our cameras, and … [Read more...]
By now, anyone who has been following this blog knows that I am a big proponent of social media and its benefits to artists as a free marketing medium. Social media has been proven to be one of the fastest and most effective means of promoting your art brand, building contacts and announcing events - I know this from personal experience. Below, today's guest post shares some unique ways to help you do just that! ~Lori Guest … [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...]
Each day, as part of my art blogging and painting routine, I either go to the gym, hike a big mountain, ski down a mountain, or jog with my dogs. So, why have my jeans been getting tighter and tighter on me lately? Please pardon my French, but I just realized that I am in the beginning stages of the dreaded blogger's butt! Once referred to as 'secretary's seat', blogger's butt is much less prejudice as does not discriminate against gender, … [Read more...]
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