Fine Art Tips and Techniques
There are some very important things that aspiring artists should know before they try and make it as a professional. Just because you have the creative ability to mold perception and shape moods using color, light, and sound, doesn’t mean you have what it takes to make it as an artist. In fact, being creative and being talented is rarely very lucrative. Being a professional artist is as much about tenacity as it is about talent. It takes … [Read more...]
Guest author/artist advisor: Aletta de Wal Anyone can consider himself or herself a professional artist, but that doesn’t make it so. I ran a juried contest in which I asked artists to define, "When are you ready to call yourself a professional artist?" Here are the definitions offered by the winners: “Anybody can order business cards, obtain a business license and call themselves a professional. To be a true professional requires a … [Read more...]
Guest author: ArtBistro. The following article was originally posted on ArtBistro For the majority of the last 100 years, artists have sold work through commercial galleries and is the most desirable way for artists to make a living. What should you expect or 'not' expect from gallery representation? Read on for some useful expectations for gallery representation, as well as how best to get noticed and whether artists … [Read more...]
In order to help other artists and myself, I am always on the hunt for great success stories of other creatives. Recently, one of my valued readers shared her success story with me. After reading the popular FineArtTips.com post entitled, How to Sell Art on Facebook - One Artist's Way, Kelli tried out some of these Facebook selling techniques herself and the results were phenomenal! I am so grateful to have helped a fellow artist in some small … [Read more...]
Artists are self starters and so we need to stay motivated. There are many ways in which you can motivate yourself as a creative person. Here are 7 ways to get you inspired and motivated in the studio at the same time! 1. Organize your studio or working space This is a “out with the old in with the new” type of philosophy. I do this about every 6 months or so. It’s extremely liberating to rid yourself of old stuff and stuff that … [Read more...]
There are many, many ways you can motivate yourself as an artist. Here are just a few ideas to get you inspired and motivated at the same time. 1 View original post here: 7 Ways Artists Can Motivate Themselves … [Read more...]
Throughout the years on my own artistic journey, I have learned a lot from watching other artists paint. Not all of us have the opportunity to see a live demonstration by a master artist, so a great step-by-step painting demo is the next best thing. Oil Painters of America Master artist, Jeff Legg graciously shares his simple yet compelling oil painting in progress with us. Many years ago, I had the opportunity to watch Jeff paint in person. I … [Read more...]
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...]
Funny, when one thinks about creativity they often associate it with the arts, music, etc. But what about other parts of your life Originally posted here: Expanding Your Creativity … [Read more...]
As 2010 quickly comes to a close, I thought it would be a good idea to go back and dig up some of this year's popular posts. Many interesting art business & marketing tips, social media advice and fine art tips are buried in the back pages of this blog, so I have listed some of your favorite posts below for your convenience. Thank you to those of you who have sent in the many informative and helpful guest posts and informative comments this … [Read more...]
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