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How to Crackle Acrylic Paint
Over the past few months, I have been on a creative journey in order to expand my own artistic repertoire. Having been a traditional artist for my whole life it is fun to learn some mixed media techniques - like how to crackle paint. My mixed media art instructor, David deVillier, taught me how … [Read More...]
Understanding Our Art Community: The Enterprising Artist Survey
The art community today is very different from how it was just 10 or 15 years ago. In hopes to better understand the creative community as a whole, the art blogging community has come together to conduct this insightful survey. Whether you are an aspiring or professional fine artist, craftsperson, … [Read More...]
Show Me Your Palette
We can learn a lot about an artist by looking at his or her working palette. The daubs of paint, stubs of pastel, or puddles of color left behind on the palette are an intriguing trace of the working methods and psyche of the artist. Some painters prefer to organize their palette from light to … [Read More...]
To Sale or Not to Sale? That is the Question
As a professional artist, having a sale on original art can be a tough decision to make. On one hand, artists want to respect the patrons who have spent good money purchasing their art and don’t want to under-cut them. However, having a sale stimulates buyers to spend and can help build a new … [Read More...]
Top 5 Tips for Daily Painters
This guest post by Diane Hoeptner shares the Top 5 Tips for Daily Painters. As an introduction to this post, I thought you might enjoy learning a bit about Daily Painters. There is actually a new artistic movement called, The Daily Painters Movement. It really got its momentum going in 2006, and … [Read More...]
Happy Birthday Fine Art Tips!
This week marks the third anniversary of FineArtTips.com, so I want to take a moment to thank you all - my readers, guest bloggers, and friends, for your support as my art blog celebrates a happy birthday. I started blogging, back in February 2009, as a way to give back to my art community. During … [Read More...]
I’m Hooked! 10 Reasons Why Artists Love Pinterest
When I received an invite to Pinterest last week, I was a bit reluctant about joining. How could I possibly manage another social media site? Was this attractive network going to be a time-suck? But, within five minutes of joining I was already hooked, or should I say - pinned! In case you do not … [Read More...]
How to Connect on Social Media: @RickiLake Shares Her #1 Tip
Social media has changed the world forever. In just 140 characters or an update to your Facebook status, you have the potential to connect with a complete stranger in the same town or across the globe. In an instant, Friendships are being formed. Business is taking place. People are connecting. … [Read More...]
How to Sell Art on YouTube
If you are anything like me, you may sit on the couch late at night surfing through all sorts of videos on Youtube. Everything from hilarious clips of your favorite TV show to short instructional videos around specific tasks. But, did you know that Youtube can be a hugely effective marketing … [Read More...]
Drawing Perfect Freehand Circles
Drawing perfect freehand circles is never an easy task. However pencil artist, Nemo makes it look easy. Nemo’s popularity has grown to where he has given up his 40 hour a week career as a graphic designer to be a fulltime artist. Some of you might remember Nemo from the Fine Art Tips … [Read More...]
A World Without Wikipedia: Infographic
On January 18th, Wikipedia blacked out its online encyclopedia in protest to SOPA. Protecting from copyright infringement by web-piracy is a worthy goal - this is especially important to artists. However, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted, "We can't let poorly thought out laws get in the way … [Read More...]
Competing for Wall Space – Against All Odds
What would make a person spend thousands of dollars on a painting? Does the painting just make them feel good so they have to have it? Do the colors go perfectly with their new decorating? Is the artist trendy and it’s a status symbol to own one of his or her paintings? Better yet, is the artist … [Read More...]
Small Business Resolutions Worth Keeping
Someone once said, "Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits." To avoid this, I am kicking off the new year and getting a handle on some of my bad habits by creating small business resolutions worth keeping! I am gaining control of my email inbox: This is a … [Read More...]
Waiting for the Muse: 4 Tips for Procrastinating Artists
Descartes, the father of Modern Philosophy once so famously said, "I think, therefore I am." However, if you are an artist, then you probably can more easily empathize with the phrase, "I create, therefore I procrastinate." Although other occupations and hobbies are susceptible also to the … [Read More...]
Drawing and Painting for My Holiday Art Show
Over the past four months, I have been busy drawing and painting for my holiday art show that is currently hanging at Kneeland Gallery in Sun Valley, Idaho. Lately I have been feeling in an artistic rut. So, for this art gallery showing I have been experimenting with many new painting … [Read More...]
My Christmas Wish for You!
Hello friends. Today, I just want to take a moment to wish all of my valuable blog readers, and social media friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. In this video you will hear my Christmas wish for you! ~Lori :) I hope to meet you on … [Read More...]
Be Brave: Make Art!
Once I took a workshop by Michigan artist Donna Zagotta who claimed, “All life's problems can be solved by more paint or painting more.” I think she was on to something! This world can be a scary place. There are plenty of people making very good money stirring up fear and hatred and calling it … [Read More...]
How Will the World Population of 7 Billion People Impact the Art Market?
Last week, I received this compelling infographic which illustrates our current world population of 7 billion people. To put things into perspective, during the 16th century there were only about 500 million people on earth, and the world population did not reach 1 billion until around 1800. … [Read More...]
Social Media’s Favorite Artists Share What They Do For a Fun Studio Break
Just like with any profession, it is important for artists to take a studio break in order to recharge their creative batteries. Last night, I asked some of social media's favorite artists, "What do YOU do for a fun studio break?" I sent out this query via direct message on Twitter ,and then I … [Read More...]
Gratitude: Painting Adversity into a Lovely Picture
Gratitude is an art of painting an adversity into a lovely picture. This simple yet profound quote by Kak Sri is the perfect way for me to express my gratitude as Americans begin Thanksgiving week. The past few years have been especially challenging for many people, including artists. However, … [Read More...]
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