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A Beginners Guide to Stretching Your Own Art Canvas
At one time or another, most artists will need to learn how to stretch their own canvas. I know it can seem to be very daunting to have to do this when you are first starting out, but it is not as difficult as it may seem. To stretch your own art canvas you will…
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7 Women Impressionist Artists, To Admire, Know and Remember
When we think of Impressionist artists often, we tend to forget that besides all the male artists as Claude Monte, but there are also some very influential women impressionist artists; many of these Impressionist women artists were leading figures in the impressionist movement. The seven significant women of impressionist painters are Berthe Morisot, Mary Stevenson…
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Beginner Artists Guide to the Color Wheel and Paint Colors
One of the confusing things for many artists is how to mix colors. Some people say that mixing colors is easy once you understand the basics of how to mix colors. But in my opinion, properly mixing colors and understanding color is one of those skills that can take a lot of time and experience.…
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Beginners Artist Block? 10 Tricks and Tips to Overcome
Sometimes, when people start painting, they may find that they keep having an artist block. It can sometimes be hard to decide what to paint or start with the painting. There are several reasons for an artist’s block, including timing, fear, perfectionism, or a lack of motivation. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can…
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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…