Category: Business & Art
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Is Communism Good For The Arts?
I have lived and worked in Communist and Socialist countries (China and Vietnam). It has always fascinated me how Communism and creative art do not always go hand-in-hand. Communism is not usually suitable for art; living under Communism is difficult for many artists. Art in a communist society should usually have a purpose and way…
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Meaning Of “Art Speaks Where Words Are Unable To Explain”
A saying says, ” Art speaks where words are unable to explain.” In other words, Art can visually communicate things that the spoken or written word cannot. “Art speaks where words are unable to explain” means that words, even though very powerful and profound, are not always able to convey the message as art can…
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What is Art? What Does Art Mean To You?
Art is one of those disciplines that people wonder what art means and if art and viewing and understanding art should matter. In other words, is art important? Art is about human creative skills and imagination that come out in a creative visual form; art such as painting, sculpturing, and photography are all visual art…
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How Do I Make Money From My Abstract Art?
Many abstract artists ask themselves how they can make money from abstract art. The truth is that making money from abstract art is no different from making money from other kinds of art. To sell your abstract art is the same as selling any other art. It will take a lot of time and effort.…
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What Is The Difference Between Illustration And Fine Art?
Fine art and illustration may seem the same thing, but there are some differences between them. Technology has blurred the lines between fine art and illustration. Fine art and illustration are broad terms that can encompass many different things. Generally speaking, fine art is highly skilled art such as painting, sculpture, music, theater, or dance.…
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What Is The Difference Between Unity And Harmony in Arts?
Sometimes the different elements of art can be challenging to understand. Two challenging elements are the differences between unity and harmony in art. Harmony is about art that creates cohesiveness, stressing the similarities but related parts in the work. Unity is a much broader term; unity is all about the different parts of the work…
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Ways An Artist Makes Money Through An Art Blog
The other day, I had someone tell me that they would start a blog, and they acted like all they had to do was start writing a blog, and money would pour in. But the truth is starting any blog is not easy and is a very long process. An artist blog is essentially a…
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Why Most Social Media Strategies Fail, 9 Reasons Why
Many people ask themselves, why did my social media posting fail? Why didn’t I see any success or the results I was hoping for? Social media strategies fail for many reasons, but one of the major reasons is that you have no social media strategy. Another reason is the content you post is boring or…
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Why Do People Use Pinterest?, 13 Reasons Why
People, including artists, may wonder if it’s worth it for them to be on Pinterest and spend the time needed to be active Pinterest users. There are many reasons why people use Pinterest and enjoy the Pinterest social media app. People use Pinterest to explore and to be inspired. Pinterest allows you to be your…
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Is It Unusual For An Artist Not To Post Their Art On Social Media?
Social media is one thing that anyone in the art business needs to look at and consider. Despite how prevalent social media is, many artists choose not to be on social media. It is not unusual for an artist to not want to have their artwork posted on social media. There could be many reasons…