So what’s new with foliotwist? A lot! It was a good month for adding new features, and we’ve also made some big decisions regarding foliotwist’s payment plans and our early-bird discount. . . read more
There are a lot of decisions you’ll need to make before you can start teaching private art classes for kids, including class size, pricing, and more. Here are the main points you’ll need to consider. . . read more
John Diehl is a landscape painter whose style is completely his own. His paintings (which he markets as either “Blurscapes” or “Knifescapes”) offer an intriguing twist to a traditional subject matter. . . read more
Until now, most experts have offered behavioral strategies to help artists initiate and sustain their creative process. They suggest setting aside a time and place to be creative, or promote positive thinking and self-discipline.. . . read more
Earning trust online is completely different than earning it in real life - but if we want people to feel comfortable purchasing our art, it's important that we know how it works.. . . read more
Monday in General Art Advice - How important is being trustworthy online? Well, if we hope to sell our art (or at the very least build relationships with potential buyers) it’s obviously very important. Tomorrow I’ll discuss how we can go about it.
Tuesday in Motivation - Anne. . . read more
This recession has completely changed the playing field when it comes to investments. Commodities that were not considered viable stock in the past are slowly gaining attention, and some people are even looking at investing in art.. . . read more
When I was collecting sports cards nearly a decade ago, I had no idea that a lot of the packs I opened contained something I could have used now. The bigger packs of some brands, especially Donruss, often contained a thick dummy card. . . read more
Hena Tayeb is an amazing photographer who takes ordinary objects and turns them into extraordinary photographs. Some of her favorite subjects are hands, macro photography, and abstract imagery. . . read more
Depending on the painting techniques used, acrylic paintings may look similar either to oil paintings OR watercolor paintings. Of course, acrylic paint can also be applied in such a way that it is clearly an acrylic painting, and not oil or watercolor.. . . read more
A recent drive to the mountains took me through some awe-inspiring territory. I saw everything you’d expect: blue skies with dramatic thunderheads promising later rains; sweeping valleys dotted with horses, cattle and freshly cut hay; and ever-taller trees the further north I drove. . . read more