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6 Basic Business Skills You Need to Succeed As An Artist
One of the first things that many artists learn is that success in your art business is not always just about the art, but there are also other skills you must learn to master along the way. Many of these business skills are things that you need to learn to master on your own as…
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Who Is the American Artist Norman Rockwell (1894-1973)?
There is perhaps no other artist that says “America” than Norman Rockwell. For years his paintings were on the cover of magazines as the Saturday Evening Post magazine. Norman Rockwell is one of the most iconic American artists. His popular illustrations about daily life in America were on the front cover of the Saturday Evening…
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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…