Fine Art Tips and Techniques
Attempting to define success as an artist is difficult because it is a subjective term that varies widely from person to person. In the recent article, "5 Common Traits of Successful Artists", you will find an interesting and concise list of traits that are common to most successful artists - however, this is not a formula! The comments have been about as interesting as the article itself. I had planned to post this follow-up article … [Read more...]
They say that, "Imitation is the sincerest of flattery," which sounds very nice until it actually happens to YOU! Last weekend I was enjoying myself while reading some flattering comments that had been made about one of my paintings by an artist 'friend' who called himself, "Beni Mellal" from Mexico. Out of curiousity, I decided to check out Beni's paintings... Much to my surprise and shock, I found Beni's painting album proudly displayed exact … [Read more...]
As mentioned in our recent popular blog post series, "The Visual Artist's Challenge - Should I Work with Galleries, Go Direct to Collectors or Both?" and "The Visual Artist's Challenge II - Balancing Self Promotion & Gallery Representation", Barney Davey along with our guest - gallery owner/art marketing expert, Jason Horejs and myself discussed the influence of the economy and Social Media on the art market and the huge shift in how artwork … [Read more...]
In the previous article, Jason Dirks of Meylah.com shared 3 Reasons to Start a Creative Blog for Your Business. Not only are Jason's '3 Reasons' motivational to non-bloggers, but his 'Reasons' are validating to established art bloggers like myself. Below, Jason provides some more valuable blogging advice that you don't want to miss! by guest author: Jason Dirks of Meylah.com There are several important things that make a good blog … [Read more...]
A carpenter must understand how to use his or her own tools in order to build a house, so must an artist know how to use his or her tools to paint a successful painting. At first, knowing how to choose the right art paint brush is a daunting task. When I first began painting, I underestimated the importantance of choosing the right paint brush. This article will focus on the tuft 'shape' of the paint brush and how it corresponds to each … [Read more...]
"The most important ally in the study of painting is the art of thinking," stated Edgar Payne, famed artist and author. One of my favorite books in my library is by Edgar Payne, "Composition of Outdoor Painting." This little book is packed with a lifetime of knowledge from this famous American landscape painter. It is a must for every serious landscape painter. I have learned that interpreting the landscape is a matter of allowing the influences … [Read more...]
Recently, a Fine Art Tips reader asked me to share some tips for painting the sun reflections on water at sunset. Like many, this new painter has been a bit intimidated by depicting reflected light on water. Painting water is a fairly complex subject. Water, is affected by its surroundings, reflections, depth and clarity. The painting of oceans, rivers, lakes and ponds can be beautiful, but managing to get the water and reflections … [Read more...]
Most online artists use Twitter, Facebook and other forms of Social Media in order to build their brand identity, and to drive traffic to their website and galleries in hopes of selling their art. But, selling art through Social Media is tricky and puzzling to many. Selling art on Twitter can be done. I have personally proven this by selling a few small paintings through @140hours, the first Twitter online art auction. But, how does the … [Read more...]
Marc Hanson is a talented artist friend of mine on Facebook. Marc recently won the Oil Painters of America, 'John Marion Pardy Landscape Award of Excellence' for the painting 'Sunday Morning Frost,' a 16x20 oil. Not only is Marc a world class artist, but also a giving individual. He often shares clever art tips on Facebook with his following of admiring art fans. Marc shared a popular article with Fine Art Tips, "Save Studio Space! … [Read more...]
Last night I got the call I've been hoping for from the general manager of Plum TV. With less than 24 hours notice, JR and Ali from the talented Plum TV production crew arrived at my front door to begin filming, "A Day in the Life of Lori McNee Artist". Thank goodness I overhauled and cleaned my studio this past weekend! Plum TV is the first and only 24-hour lifestyle network that targets the most active, influential, and educated audience … [Read more...]
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