Marketing Your Digital Art: To Watermark or Not?

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Many artists, photographers and even businesses choose to add a digital 'watermark' symbol to their online artworks, designs and photographs as a way to protect their ownership and copyrights. The article below spells out a clear list of the pros and cons so you can make an informed decision if you are considering adding a watermark to your images. Wikipedia explains: Digital watermarking is the process of embedding information into a … [Read more...]

10 Ways to Beat Post Exhibition Blues

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Something that I never knew when I started exhibiting art was that it’s very common to have the post exhibition blues. In fact, almost every artist I have spoken to has had this issue. There is a let down after the huge event. you spend so much time focusing on it all, creating artworks, hanging, publicizing, it becomes a massive high capped off by the opening. then, suddenly, it’s over. and your life can seem...empty.  It can be … [Read more...]

Advice for Selling More Art Online

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Now more than ever, artists are taking their art careers into their own hands. Here at Fine Art Tips, I am always on the lookout for fresh and helpful ideas to help artists improve their art sales. This little guest post has some great advice to follow for selling more art as well as photography online. ~Lori Guest author: Originally post on ArtBistro More artists are selling their work online. Have you ever thought of just making some art … [Read more...]

The Differences Between Marketing & Branding Quickly Explained

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Marketing and Branding are two important words that are often used interchangeably. Both small and large businesses frequently misunderstand their differences. Understanding the differences between the two can help you improve the potential of your business. In the post below Tiger Woods is used as an example, but you could easily substitute his brand for that of Arnold Schwarzenegger's, well you get the picture... Guest author/artist: … [Read more...]

How Does Money Relate to Your Artist’s Lifestyle?

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Perhaps you are in the fortunate position of not needing to worry about making money from your art. That is terrific – and unusual. Most working artists want to at least cover their expenses or need to make a living of making art. "Knowing how much money you invest and how much you earn from your art, and exactly how much of that is clear profit, is critical to your ability to remain in business." ~Aletta de Wal Which of the following is … [Read more...]

How Not to Clean an Oil Painting

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To help preserve your oil paintings for prosperity, thy need to be kept clean to protect them from dust, pet hair, smoke, and environmental residue, however, improper care and cleaning can damage finished paintings. Melanie Smith from Seaside Art Gallery, accredited fine art and animation art appraisers, shares how NOT to clean an oil painting. ~Lori ***** Through the years there has been a number of myths concerning how to clean your oil … [Read more...]

How to Stage Your First Art Exhibition

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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...]

Improving Your Art: What a Difference a Year Makes!

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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...]

Paint Your Own Social Media Portrait

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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...]

10 Tips to Find Your Own Artistic Voice

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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...]


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