Monday in Motivation - Join me here tomorrow as I continue my new series for artists on overcoming fear. This week I’ll be sharing some practical methods and advice for overcoming the fear of confrontation.
Tuesday in Painting Tutorials - Dianne Mize’s next painting tutorial will. . . read more
A few minutes ago I almost published a reader-submitted article about, ironically, global copyright infringement. Here’s the irony: I’d say that 90% of the article was ripped from various major newspapers. No sources were quoted and no indication was given that the content wasn't. . . read more
Is there a need for art curators anymore? Contemporary art curators guide the collection and display of artwork, whether in museums or galleries. They often explain, or help clarify, the intent of the work, too. Yet times are changing.. . . read more
Texture and color play important roles in Melissa’s work, but I’d say that the true focus of her photography is the interplay between her subjects and a shimmering, ethereal light.. . . read more
We’ve all been taught to avoid placing a subject directly in the center of our compositions. As a result, most artists use asymmetrical compositions and keep from centering anything. But, as you'll see in a minute, there are always exceptions to the rule.. . . read more
Everyone faces fear. . . and in the right circumstances, uncomfortable as it may be, our fear exists for a reason. Some fears, however, are unreasonable. We learn these irrational fears subconsciously and slowly cultivate them in our minds until they become barriers to our success.
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Monday in Motivation - Tomorrow I’ll be posting the first of five articles in a new series on overcoming fears—specifically, the four fears that most artists (if not all of us) will face at some point in our artistic careers.
Tuesday in Painting Tutorials - We’ve also got. . . read more
The point of today’s article will be choosing “quality” over “quantity” when it comes to marketing your art online. I’ll be giving five steps for making your chosen method work, and hopefully you’ll walk away with a better idea of how to create a personal, internet art marketing. . . read more
Your website is your brochure and your business card. You wouldn’t keep handing out brochures that were old would you? The great thing is that unlike printing new brochures, updating your site is FREE.. . . read more
Pamela Viola is a talented photographer and a skilled digital artist who combines various textures, lighting and natural scenery to create gorgeous, color-drenched photographic prints.. . . read more
The overall concept of Notan can be broadly defined as harmonious interaction between lights and darks. . . but actually achieving a Notan structure can be accomplished in two different ways.. . . read more