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How Do You Identify A Japanese Artist’s Signature on Woodblock Prints?
In a Japanese woodblock print, it can be challenging to identify where the artist’s signature is on the print. This is because there are so many variations in where the signature can be located on a print. The signature on a Japanese woodblock print is the Japanese characters above or near the red artistic seal…
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Who Is The American Artist Jackson Pollock (1912-1956)?
Paul Jackson Pollock was an American painter and also a major figure in the abstract art movement. He was widely known for his technique of pouring and splashing liquid household paints onto a canvas. Jackson Pollock is considered by some to be one of the most brilliant American abstract expressionist artists that ever lived. Others…
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40 Inspiring Quotes from the American Artist Georgia O’Keeffe
One of my all-time favorite artists is Georgia O’Keeffe. If you need a bit of inspiration about your art, life, or just general wisdom, Georgia O’Keeffe has it all for you. I find all her words very inspiring. Not only is Georgia O’Keeffe an amazing artist but she also has a lot of great things…
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40 Inspiring Quotes From the Artist Pablo Picasso
One of the most famous artists of all time is no doubt the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. Pablo Picasso was not only an amazing artist but he also left us as a legacy of his many quotations. The Spanish artist Pablo Picasso lived a very long life. During his lifetime he gave us many inspiring…
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Who Is The Swedish Artist Anders Zorn (1860-1920)?
Anders Leonard Zorn is one of Sweden’s more famous artists. He was a very prolific artist who left us with a great legacy of his art. Anders Zorn, born in Mora, Sweden, is one of Sweden’s most celebrated and essential artists. He gained international acclaim and success as a painter, sculptor, and etcher. He is…
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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…