Whenever you come across still life paintings depicting things like bread, fruits and vegetables, you’re actually seeing the results of a long tradition of food in art. For instance, a glass bowl of fruit was commonly included in Roman paintings to boast of the delicacies that Roman. . . read more
Born in the Los Angeles area, John Guild earned degrees in both fine art and engineering. His diverse influences include Buckminster Fuller, Peter Max, and Man Ray.. . . read more
There are several small changes that artists can make which will add up to big improvements - and these changes can be made in virtually no time at all. Here are 8 which I have personally tested:. . . read more
Created in 2007, PanPastels are innovative pans of pastel pigment that are meant to be scooped, spread, and smoothed using specially-made Sofft painting knives and sponges.. . . read more
Monday in Art Products - For tomorrow’s article, our resident pastel expert Robert Sloan will be publishing a product review of Pan Pastels. He has a LOT of good things to say about this brand, so if you like pastels (or you’re thinking of trying some out) you won’t want to. . . read more
When was the last time you really had a chance to open up about your art? Even if you've never being asked to be a guest speaker or visiting artist, you may want to consider preparing for that day, as there are benefits to be gained professionally.. . . read more
For artists and art galleries, a recession is often a scary time. But economic downturns can still provide great opportunity - the trick is to chip away at your marketing and business goals, now, while you have extra time.
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Have you ever looked at an image, made an assumption, then done a double-take to find out you were wrong? That was my experience with Francois Chartier. I was prepared to write an article about a talented photographer and then was shocked to find he was actually a painter!. . . read more
Spring is in the air, and for many artists that means it’s time for us to renew our acquaintance with the outdoors. The list below will remind you what equipment you’ll need to bring, as well as what to focus on while painting in order to make painting "en plein air" a pleasure.. . . read more
When you start your own art blog, it's important to network with, comment on, and link to blogs that are already highly regarded by search engines. There's a great method for finding those blogs, but unfortunately, most folks don’t realize it’s available.. . . read more
Monday in SEO for Artists - It’s been a while since I posted an SEO tip, but yesterday I came up with one that I realized I hadn’t shared yet. Check back tomorrow to learn what it is and how it can help.
Tuesday in Painting Tutorials - Dianne Mize is taking a break from her [. . . read more