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11 Tips to Overcoming the Fear of a Blank Canvas With Art
I went through a period when I hardly picked up a brush. I think at one time or another, many artists may have the same problem. Maybe it is because you have gotten busy, or maybe it is because you have the fear of the blank canvas or are not sure where to start or…
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4 Proven Business Strategies to Help You Sell Your Artwork
One of the hardest things for any artist to realize is that besides knowing how to paint or produce your artwork, you must also understand some aspects of the business. Most artists would prefer to concentrate on creating their artwork and nothing else. Some basic business strategies you can use to help you sell your…
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Berthe Morisot, Manet Brothers – Love And Impressionist Art
One of the most interesting stories of the Impressionist artists is the relationship of Berthe Morisot and Edouard Manet and his brother Eugene Manet. All three were artists, but Berthe Morisot and Edouard Manet are now considered some of the most important impressionist artists. Edouard Manet, Berthe Morisot, and Eugene Manet all lived in France…
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How Do Artists Deal With Rejection? 8 Ways to Handle Artistic Rejection
When you are an artist, especially if you are going to sell your art, you will need to learn how to deal with and face rejection. But this is one of the most difficult things for any artist to learn how to deal with. To learn to deal with artistic rejection, you must ensure you…
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5 Tips to Find Artistic Inspiration through Travel
Travel is a great way to find artistic inspiration. I know that for me travel helps to open my mind and to give me inspiration for my art. One of the ways that travel can help you find some artistic observation is by seeing new colors and color combinations through your travel. It will also…
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How Should An Artist Use Pinterest? 15 Ways Pinterest Helps An Artist
Pinterest is a social media tool that continues to gain a lot of popularity as people pin or re-pin things they like or things that inspire them. This free online tool can also help you as an artist. Pinterest is a great free online tool for artists to build their artistic brand while also giving…
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The Essential Role of a Website for Artists: 11 Key Reasons
Having a website can seem like a lot of work and time that many artists do not want to take away from their paintings. Every artist today needs to have a website. The way artists sell their artwork is constantly changing. A website helps give an artist exposure to new customers. An artist is essentially…
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How Can The Procreate App Help You Become a Better Oil Painter?
Procreate is an award-winning iPad app that has been designed specifically for the Apple iPad. Like many Apple programs, this program is very user-friendly and has many nice features. There are many ways that you can use procreate to become a better oil painter. Procreate can help you set up palettes with color combinations and…
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Why Should Every Artist Be on Instagram? 9 Reasons Why
I have several social media accounts, so having a social media account can be hard work and take a lot of time and effort. But even with the hard work and effort it takes to manage a social media account, I feel it is essential for every artist looking to get exposure for their artwork…