Author: Anita Louise Hummel
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Who Was the Chinese Painter 八大山人 Bada Shanren (1626-1705)?
Bada Shanren is considered one of the best Chinese-style artists ever. He also has a fascinating story. Bada Shanren was born in 1626 as a Ming Dynasty Prince in Jiangxi Province, China. When the Ming Dynasty lost power, he hid for over 40 years at a Buddhist Monastery. When he left the monastery, he was…
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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Artwork on Fine Art America
Fine Art America is a popular site where many artists sell artwork. I have had my artwork on Fine Art America for a while and have discovered some pros and cons of selling my artwork on the Fine Art America website. One of the biggest pros of selling my art on Fine Art America is…
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5 Myths About Personal Branding For Artists
Many artists wonder why they should even bother with a personal brand. Others may feel it is unimportant as they do not have time for a personal brand. Having your own personal brand as an artist does matter. A brand will help you to tell your story to others appropriately. For any artist, it must…
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Why Every Artist Needs An Artistic Statement
Many artists neglect the very simple process of sitting down to write their artistic statement. Other artists may not fully understand what all the talk about an artistic statement is about. An artistic statement is a statement of the artist and their artwork. It is an essential part of your art branding and marketing, yet…
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Does An Artist Art Brand Need a Logo?
This is a question that many artists ask themselves. Do they really need to brand themselves as a business, including a logo? Every Artist should have a logo to brand their art and art business. A great logo will give added attention to your artwork. A logo will show the world you are a professional…
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The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Japanese Artist Hokusai (1790-1849)
Also Known as Under the Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai One of the most famous Japanese woodblock prints is the timeless woodblock by the Japanese artist Hokusai, known as The Great Wave Off Kanagawa or simply The Great Wave. The woodblock print continues to be an iconic and influential art piece. The Japanese artist Hokusai…
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7 Reasons Every Artist Should Have a Facebook Page
Facebook continues to be one of the most important social media platforms in the world. This makes Facebook an important social media platform for everyone, including artists. The 7 reasons every artist should have a Facebook page is because 1) Facebook is the largest social media platform in the world, 2) your competition will probably…
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10 Reasons Why Pinterest Is a Great Social Media Platform For Artists
Pinterest is not as popular as Facebook, but it is a great social media platform for Artists to consider promoting their artwork and brand. The reasons we like Pinterest for artists to promote their artwork and brand is because 1) it emphasizes visual content, 2) it acts as a search engine, 3) it gives your…
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Pros and Cons Of Selling Your Artwork To An Art Gallery
When most artists consider selling their artwork, one of the first places they think about selling their art is at an art gallery. For centuries artists have sold their art through the art gallery model of selling In times past, the only way an artist could make a living with their art was through art…
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Is An Art Fair Worth Doing? Pros and Cons to Selling Your At Art Fairs
Many artists look to sell their art by participating in an Art Fair or Art Show. Many of these same artists may be the primary method they use to sell their art. The Art Fair model of selling art has been around for a long time. But with any method of selling your art, there…