If creativity is a flower, trust and belief are the soil, roots, and water that nourish it. Trust and belief are the rich earth in which the fruits of our labor are born and flourish. Without these essential components, the flower of creativity will lose petals, the leaves will wilt, […]
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Instagram tips for artists only, Posting art dos and don’ts
How to photograph your artwork for Instagram Those Instagram tips for photographing your Art are specific to Instagram. We have a longer article on the subject if you want to develop your photography skills. Choose your aspect ratio. When you frame your shot, think about aspect ratio. You can take […]
Artisan Markets: Tips for Joining and Selling Art
Offering your art for sale at an artisan market is an easy way to increase sales and visibility without committing to a brick-and-mortar store. You can interact with customers in a more personal setting and share the stories behind your work face-to-face. Follow this step-by-step guide to joining and selling at […]
Top mistakes artists should avoid (and more business tips) by art coach Alyson Stanfield
Alyson Stanfield Alyson Stanfield is an art business coach and consultant “who works with ambitious artists who want to take control of their careers”. She is the founder of Art Biz Success, host of the The Art Biz podcast, and author of I’d Rather Be in the Studio: The Artist’s […]
Botanical Textures, Tips & Tricks in Coloured Pencil
Coloured pencils are a match made in heaven for botanical subjects, precision and detail. They are portable, forgiving and accessible and by using layering techniques they offer you the ability to create and reproduce vibrant pure colours on the page which are a joy to behold. As the seasons change […]
3 Tips for Reframing “Mistakes” and “Blunders” as Feedback — Caryl Fine Art
“Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be your best. Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we can minimize or avoid the pain of blame, judgement, and shame. It’s a shield. It’s a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking […]
Decoration is preparation – five tips for DIY painters
If you’ve ever heard the saying ‘decoration is preparation’ (no? Just me?) then you might not be surprised to hear that it’s true. Many of us are budgeting at the moment, but that doesn’t mean you have to put home improvement plans on hold. You might well be thinking, though, […]
Entryway paint ideas: 10 expert tips to enliven your home
Entryway paint ideas are all too easy to forget; after all, it’s not as if we spend much time in this particular room. There are a range of entryway color ideas out there, but painting the entryway is a great way to transform the space. The entryway is the first […]
4 Tips for Displaying Paintings and Art in Your Home
Just one of the most well-liked strategies to personalise a area and make it experience like a property is to increase artwork. But typically, it can be tricky to uncover the ‘right’ artwork that matches, the very best spot to dangle it and even where by precisely on the wall […]
5 tips for house-painting like a pro
Those white walls are so uninteresting — you require a splash of coloration in your lifetime — or you are noting the physical appearance of some cracks and chips. Whatever, the inside of the home certainly requires a paint job. It’s expensive, although: The ordinary price to paint an inside […]