Category Archives: Artwork

The Importance of Making Practice Paintings For The Final Work

I recently posted a blog discussing the different steps I use to finish a painting. By using the steps, it often ends by producing more than one complete work of art for sale. This is the importance of making practice … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Framing Your Artwork

I recently read an article in one of my favorite magazines, the Artist’s. The article is in the April, 2013 issue. Each month the magazine covers helpful tips and art interviews. I highly recommend any serious artist to subscribe to … Continue reading →

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It Feels Like Play When Experimenting

Though there may be frustration and heart break, we artists can still call it a win if at least a couple out of every ten of our works turn out to be good. The excitement and thrill of accomplishing that … Continue reading →

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Three Tips~A Brief Course on Art Marketing

There are thousands of arts and crafts shows in the United States each year. Usually, if you visit these you will find local artists exhibiting and selling their works. However, many artist are not educated in marketing their work, and … Continue reading →

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Carefully Plan Negative Spaces In Your Artwork

Before you frame your latest piece of artwork, study it as if you were an art critic. Once it has passed inspection, take another look at the negative spaces. Is there something in the space that you can detect? Negative … Continue reading →

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Step # 1: Are You Ready to Show Your Artwork?

As an artist, I know how frustrating it is to even think about getting your artwork shown. All you need to do is browse through the internet to see the tremendous amount of activity in the art world. It’s hard … Continue reading →

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