After spending nearly 20 years in the fashion industry, Helen Zouvelekis decided to explore her zeal for the visual arts through both oil painting and website design. These newfound creative outlets also inspired her to help rescue. . . read more
Which of the following statements do you hear most often about your prices? “You’re asking HOW much for your art??” or “What a bargain! I thought it would be much more!” Neither is ideal, of course. . . read more
Today, Cheng-Khee Chee is demonstrating his own unique method for painting realistically, while using abstract elements as his starting point. Take a look at the video to see what I mean. . . read more
Monday in Video Tutorials - Cheng-Khee Chee will demonstrate his own unique painting process, which involves “seeing” realistic shapes and objects within randomly painted splotches, and then adding definition to them.
Tuesday in Art Marketing Tips - Drop in on Tuesday to learn all. . . read more
Favicons are used by blogs around the world as a way of branding themselves - basically, they help blogs “stand out” as people are browsing the Internet, scouring RSS feeds, or scanning their favorites or bookmarks. . . read more
After discovering the beauty and freedom of watercolors over twenty years ago, I instantly fell in love with the spontaneous nature of this medium.
I love to see pure transparent colors flowing freely over wet paper, forming exciting shapes and patterns out of nothing. The challenge, then, is. . . read more
No one can deny that the internet opens up numerous opportunities for the artist, but how does selling online compare to a more traditional route? Today I want to compare and contrast the two. . . read more
Today’s video demonstrates an easy way to create visual interest in a painting or collage. All you need is a small roller, some paint, and a stencil. Take a look as Anne Bagby shows how. . . read more
On Monday there will be no new article, in honor of Labor Day here in the US.
Tuesday in Video Tutorials - Collage artist Anne Bagby will be demonstrating one last technique, this time using a roller and stencil to add visual texture to her wonderful paper creations.
Wednesday in Art Opinion. . . read more
Many years ago, I began taking my artwork to art and crafts fairs. . . and I began dreaming of accepting credit cards. Even though most artists did not offer this option (and customers did not expect it) I knew that I could sell much more if there were a safe and easy way to [...]. . . read more
Prior to becoming a licensed artist, Australian designer Chris Chun paid his dues by working as a textile designer and product manager for home décor. Today he spends his days creating original works of art for collectors, and commercial work for his licensing clients.
While his work is. . . read more