This Week: 9/26 through 10/2

Published Sep. 26th 2010

Monday in Video Tutorials - In tomorrow’s video, Virginia Cobb will be demonstrating her approach to non-objective, abstract painting. Paint rollers, squeegees, and fingers all come into play. . . and that’s just the beginning. :)

Tuesday in General Art Advice - If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to switch from “hobby” artist to “professional” artist, come back this Tuesday. Rachel Rolseth has a practical 5-year plan that’s definitely worth a look.

Wednesday in Featured Artists - Figurative artist Evelyn M. Breit uses pastels like some would use oil paints—her classical figure studies are simply incredible. Drop by on Wednesday for that, and don’t forget to submit your own art to be featured, too!

Thursday in Art Marketing Tips - If you’ve thought about writing a guest post for another blogger—or for EmptyEasel, perhaps—there’s definitely a right way and a wrong way to do it. Alyice Edrich has the full scoop on Thursday.

Friday in Selling Art Online - Remember that teaser article I posted last month about the big new feature we’re building at Foliotwist? Well, at the end of this week I’ll let you know exactly what we’ve been working on, and how close we are to launching. (Hint: We’re very close.) Don’t miss it!

Last week’s articles on EmptyEasel:

VIDEO: Painting with Warm and Cool Pastels

How to Update All of Your Social Networking Sites Instantly

Halima Washington: Exquisitely Textured Oil Paintings

An Interview with Debra Gabel: Artist, Quilter and Author

May I Start, May I Finish

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