How to Make Free Money for Art Supplies

<p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="free art supply" border="0" alt="free art supply" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-L1oX4BCGyYM/T3bnH8a-euI/AAAAAAAAEjU/UDhRWLza0mc/free-art-supply%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="286" height="293"><strong>Quality art supplies</strong> are not cheap. Everything from pencils, <a title="sketchbooks" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/artist-sketchbook-drawing-ideas-tips.html" target="_blank">sketchbooks</a>, oil paint, stretchers, framing, and a multitude of other art materials all can cost an enormous amount of money. It can be difficult to keep art supplies restocked if not consistently selling.</p> <p>Today I am going to show you one of the ways I essentially get all my <strong>art materials</strong> completely free. </p> <p>I know this seems a little unbelievable, but read on as I explain the details, and show you how to do the same.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>By placing a small <strong>Blick Art Materials</strong> banner at an <a title="artist website" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/free-art-templates-for-designing-online.html">artist website</a>, artists may earn 10% <a title="commissions" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/how-to-get-art-commissions.html">commissions</a> on art supplies purchased through that link. I have one here at <a title="Artpromotivate" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/site-tour-artists-promotion-motivate.html" target="_blank">Artpromotivate</a>, right at the bottom of the page (and below). This banner is especially effective because it offers <strong>free Blick art supply catalogs</strong>, which is relevant to the content of the site. I receive 10% commission for anyone who sends for a free art catalog through this banner, and orders from it within 45 days. The money earned isn’t a lot, but has helped me <strong>purchase extra art supplies, as well as assisted in supporting this site!</strong></p> <p><a title="Dick Blick Art Supplies" href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=290492&u=583567&m=30103&urllink=&afftrack=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 14px; display: inline; float: right" title="Dick Blick Art Supplies" border="0" alt="www.dickblick.com" align="right" src="http://www.shareasale.com/image/30103/acrylic200x150.jpg"></a>I do not recommend filling an <a title="artist website" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/priority-list-for-online-artist-success.html" target="_blank">artist website</a> (portfolio) with advertisements. They distract from the art if placed in large quantity. Visitors may be turned off by the focus on the ads and leave. But, there are certain placements that will keep visitors at your site, while encouraging clickthroughs, and earn you <strong>extra money to buy art supplies</strong>. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

How to Make Free Money for Art Supplies

Quality art supplies are not cheap. Everything from pencils, sketchbooks , oil paint, stretchers, framing, and a multitude of other art mat...

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Wade Edwards – Newfoundland Artist

<p><img style="margin: 14px 14px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="sunset bold wade edwards" alt="sunset bold wade edwards" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dcJGMVDdJsM/T3WD5SA9TaI/AAAAAAAAEik/c0qzI2cdBj4/sunset-bold-wade-edwards6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="248"></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">Wade Edwards</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="2">Newfoundland, Canada</font> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3">Artist Spotlight</font></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="3">PAINTINGS</font>  <br><font size="1"><em>(from top to bottom) <br>SUNSET BOLD <br>FLARED <br>BURIN HARBOUR 1890 <br>TRUXTON AND PILLOX <br>FOREVER LOVE</em></font></p> <p> </p>

Wade Edwards – Newfoundland Artist

Wade Edwards Newfoundland, Canada   Artist Spotlight   PAINTINGS   (from top to bottom) SUNSET BOLD FLARED ...

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Glossom – Social Media for Creative People

<p><strong><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 20px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="glossom artist social media" border="0" alt="glossom artist social media" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sxOemihy1gE/T3Qw_rRNH5I/AAAAAAAAEiA/jBAHmxYEuts/glossom-artist-social-media5.png?imgmax=800" width="392" height="110">Glossom</strong> is a network for creative people to share all types of visual media, including art, fashion, photography, design, video, and illustration. Think of it as <strong>Pinterest for artists</strong>. </p> <p> </p> <p>It is not only a great site to network with other creatives, but is a good source of <a title="inspiration" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/20-art-inspiration-ideas-for-creativity.html"><strong>inspiration</strong></a> as well. Artworks added to the free portfolio may be organized in visual collections and shared with other Glossom users. This art compilation can be easily propagated elsewhere by email, <a title="Facebook" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2011/12/how-to-get-likes-for-facebook-pages.html" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a title="Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/artpromotivate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, Tumblr, and more.  </p> <p>As a side note, Glossom does not claim ownership of any artists artwork, as <a title="Pinterest" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/website-code-to-block-pinterest-pinning.html">Pinterest</a> recent terms seems to do (<em>Good News! - The Pinterest TOS will be updated soon (April 6, 2012) to something much more favourable for artists</em>). At Glossom, artists may even set the <a title="copyright protection" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/free-online-watermark-tools-for-image.html">copyright protection</a> to sole ownership, or a creative commons license.</p> <p>The <strong>Visual Curator®</strong> allows the creation of a set of similarly themed images (<strong>visual montage</strong>) for a <strong>Glossom portfolio</strong>, which will give viewers a good impression of the entire content.</p>

Glossom – Social Media for Creative People

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Fine Art Registry – Online Art Registration (Site Down)

<p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 14px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="fine art registry seal" border="0" alt="fine art registry seal" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CevN_lhaEHQ/T3LvBOiW_BI/AAAAAAAAEho/u6sybNYajFY/fine-art-registry-seal6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="399" height="340"></p> <p><font color="#ff0000">UPDATE</font>: <strong>The Fine Art Registry website</strong> is down, with no sign of returning. According to one source, a <strong>Fine Art Registry lawsuit</strong> resulted from a cyber-smear campaign. All of Fine Art Registry’s Youtube videos have been removed, along with their Twitter and blog. If you have been affected, please leave a comment below.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Fine Art Registry</strong> is a website that allows online registration of art from artists, museums, and <a title="galleries" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/search-for-ideal-art-gallery.html">galleries</a>. The tagging system is permanent, and cannot be removed without leaving evidence of tampering. </p> <p>The <strong>FAR® ID tags</strong> assist in countering <a title="art theft" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/online-art-theft-what-to-do-about-it.html">art theft</a> and fraud by having a registry number. </p> <p>This number can help to trace the artwork back to the Fine Art Registry database, where the artist may be positively identified.</p> <p> </p> <p>The documentation seals are tamper and counterfeit proof. They measure one inch in diameter and are completely acid free, with a strong adhesive. The identification tags have over 5 security levels. If tampered with or removed, a traceable residue is left behind.</p>

Fine Art Registry – Online Art Registration (Site Down)

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How to Make a Certificate of Authenticity for Artwork

<p><img title="certificates of authenticity" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 20px 14px 0px 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="certificates of authenticity" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vNzRkfohDbY/T3G-d0Pt31I/AAAAAAAAEg4/YP8pMP9h8_c/certificates-of-authenticity5.png?imgmax=800" width="370" height="168">Many artists use <strong>certificates of authenticity</strong> as a means of adding facts about an artwork, and to <strong>prove its authenticity</strong>. The certificates contain information such as title, medium, date, signature, etc., which can possibly make an <a title="art buyer" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/working-with-art-buyer-for-commissions.html" target="_blank">art buyer</a> more comfortable with <a title="buying an artwork" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/how-to-make-increasing-art-sales.html" target="_blank">buying an artwork</a>. </p> <p> </p> <p>It is a document that the art collector can hold onto, and applied as proof of an artwork’s genuineness. There is no rule that says that an artists have to have certificates of authenticity, but they do add a layer of perceived value and trust for an artist, making <a title="artworks easier to sell" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/7-best-selling-art-tips-for-emerging.html" target="_blank"><strong>artworks easier to sell</strong></a>. </p> <p><a title="Certificate of Authentication" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/07/certificate-of-authentication.html"><img title="Certificate of Authentication" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Certificate of Authentication" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6qnU30YfnV0/UedLOFKe7nI/AAAAAAAAPwc/jxESI0m5O5U/free-coa-printable-templates%25255B9%25255D.png?imgmax=800"></a>The main problem with these documents is the <strong>ease of forgery</strong>. Fake certificates with forged signatures are very easy to create these days. There have been many cases in the past of forged authenticity documents. </p> <p>This is why I recommend using as much factual information about the piece as possible, along with references to other places where the artwork resides.</p> If you are here looking for <strong>free certificate of authenticity templates</strong>, there are a couple resources at the end of this post. To find many more, click the image on the right. <br> <br> <p>I have listed some basic information to include in a <strong>certificate of authenticity</strong>, which will depend on the artwork, whether it is a sculpture, painting, drawing, or limited edition print.</p>

How to Make a Certificate of Authenticity for Artwork

Many artists use certificates of authenticity as a means of adding facts about an artwork, and to prove its authenticity . The certificates...

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Heatherbell Barlow – Landscape and Seascape Paintings

<p><img style="margin: 0px 14px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="special place heatherbell barlow" alt="special place heatherbell barlow" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-W5pgQzWUxnQ/T3Bxm_ek5wI/AAAAAAAAEgU/r6SfforSJUI/special-place-heatherbell-barlow7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="278"><font size="4">Heatherbell Barlow</font></p> <p>Seascape and Landscape Paintings</p> <p>Devon, United Kingdom</p> <p> </p> <p><font size="3">Oil Paintings</font> <br>(<em>from top to bottom</em>)</p> <p><strong>Special Place</strong></p> <p><strong>Devon Meadows</strong></p> <p><strong>Lake Buttermere Spring</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Heatherbell Barlow – Landscape and Seascape Paintings

Heatherbell Barlow Seascape and Landscape Paintings Devon, United Kingdom   Oil Paintings ( from top to bottom ) Special Plac...

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How to Increase Activity and Engagement on Facebook Fan Pages

<p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="facebook activity engagement" border="0" alt="facebook activity engagement" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-P6itdMCJdko/T28H3nU6i2I/AAAAAAAAEfc/Idsu59n5ahg/facebook-activity-engagement%25255B51%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="294" height="222">What would you rather have, 500 people who like your page and revisit when you post something new, or 5000 people who never visit again? <strong>Most Facebook page owners seem to be focussed on trying to receive </strong><a title="likes for their pages" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com//2011/12/how-to-get-likes-for-facebook-pages.html" target="_blank"><strong>likes for their pages</strong></a><strong> more than engaging them</strong>. </p> <p>Arbitrarily asking for likes without interacting with page followers does not help at all. I have fell into this trap myself as I posted my page in several “Like my page and I’ll like yours” <a title="art group" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/how-to-create-linkedin-artists-groups.html" target="_blank">art group</a> posts. </p> <p> </p> <p>While this strategy may help to receive a few new likes, the quality of activity from such users is often low. Lets face it, most people who post at these places are intently focused on increasing likes. This is not a bad thing, but just as much or more emphasis should be placed on networking with other artists and <a title="Facebook pages" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/make-portfolio-from-facebook-page-album.html" target="_blank">Facebook pages</a>.</p>

How to Increase Activity and Engagement on Facebook Fan Pages

What would you rather have, 500 people who like your page and revisit when you post something new, or 5000 people who never visit again? Mos...

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7 Best Selling Art Tips for Emerging Artists

<p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="art selling tips" border="0" alt="art selling tips" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KGcDFrJHoS8/T23Gk87WwNI/AAAAAAAAEeI/-O4t2fN9D3M/art-selling-tips5.png?imgmax=800" width="328" height="336">There are more possibilities than ever for <strong>emerging artists to </strong><a title="sell art" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/how-to-set-good-prices-to-sell-your-art.html" target="_blank"><strong>sell art</strong></a>. Just browse online and you will find hundreds of <strong>ways an artist can make money selling art</strong>. But, even though these opportunities are available, they are useless without learning strategies for making money with art.</p> <p> </p> <p>Recently I shared an article featuring three basic steps to receiving more art sales, which is a prelude to the following selling art tips I am about to share. This is an essential read, especially for emerging artists. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>To go there now, before reading on, please click the following link (opens in a new window), and return afterwards.</p> <p><a title="How to make Increasing Art Sales" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/how-to-make-increasing-art-sales.html" target="_blank"><font size="3">How to Make Increasing Art Sales</font></a></p>

7 Best Selling Art Tips for Emerging Artists

There are more possibilities than ever for emerging artists to sell art . Just browse online and you will find hundreds of ways an artist ca...

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10 Interviews With Artists and their Motivational Quotes

<p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 11px 14px 5px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="art motivational quotes" border="0" alt="art motivational quotes" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LztguCbomNU/T2x7i0ZiETI/AAAAAAAAEck/_j9glCgKJyI/art-motivational-quotes5.png?imgmax=800" width="377" height="162">So far, 20 artists have been featured in the artist spotlight at <a title="Artpromotivate" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/site-tour-artists-promotion-motivate.html" target="_blank"><strong>Artpromotivate</strong></a>. If you missed the first list of 10 artists, please find it here: <a title="10 Talented Contemporary Artists" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/10-very-talented-contemporary-artists.html" target="_blank"><strong>10 Talented Contemporary Artists</strong></a>.</p> <p>These are listed in the order that they were first interviewed at Artpromotivate. </p> <p> </p> <p>They all were asked if they had some encouragement for emerging artists. These answers are included under the <strong>motivational quotes</strong> heading. The artists spotlighted come from various backgrounds, mediums, and styles. They include photographers, painters, digital artists, folk artists, and more.</p>

10 Interviews With Artists and their Motivational Quotes

So far, 20 artists have been featured in the artist spotlight at Artpromotivate . If you missed the first list of 10 artists, please find it...

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Free Online Art Classes – Drawing Courses and Painting Lessons

<p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 15px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="free online art courses" border="0" alt="free online art courses" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PGE8yHCMWEA/T2sHxX6lViI/AAAAAAAAEbw/tD1OTFaOFuQ/free-online-art-courses%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="314" height="141"><strong>Listed here are online art classes and <a title="instructional videos" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/art-instructional-video-webcam-youtube.html" target="_blank">instructional videos</a> for drawing courses and painting lessons</strong>. These online art courses are for varying stages of artistic development, from novice to professional.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>I always recommend drawing and painting from life (I am art school trained), but there are many times when that is not possible or convenient. These days, it is much more easier to find <a title="free reference photographs" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/photo-reference-sites-for-artists-2012.html" target="_blank">free reference photographs</a> on the internet or work from our own photographs to translate our ideas to art. But, drawing from a photograph, which is 2 dimensional, is not the same as drawing from real life. What we are really drawing is the camera’s interpretation of the image. </p> <p>If drawing or painting a portrait from a photograph, for example, it helps to know some stylistic techniques to translate the camera’s interpretation to the artist’s own. Each of these art instructors have their own approach to teaching how to paint and draw. </p> <p>Both budding artists and professionals may glean helpful tips from these <strong>online art making guides</strong>.</p>

Free Online Art Classes – Drawing Courses and Painting Lessons

Listed here are online art classes and instructional videos for drawing courses and painting lessons . These online art courses are for var...

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10 Social Networks for Artists 2012

<p><img title="social networks artists" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 30px 0px 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="social networks artists" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iXuA6eBUuMg/T2mIKwCietI/AAAAAAAAEaA/u-Tv6zVa_z4/social-networks-artists5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="167">Listed here are <strong>10 </strong><a title="social networks for artists" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/promote-art-links-with-social-networks.html" target="_blank"><strong>social networks for artists</strong></a>. Each of them have unique features for artists, including:</p> <ol> <li>Networking with other creative people around the world. <br> <br> <br> <br></li> <li>Connecting with <a title="art galleries" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/search-for-ideal-art-gallery.html" target="_blank">art galleries</a>, curators, and art collectors. </li> <br><br><br> <li><a title="Unconventional Guide to Art & Money" href="http://unconventionalguides.com/cmd.php?Clk=4769810" rel="nofollow"><img title="Unconventional Guide to Art & Money" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 12px; display: inline" alt="Unconventional Guide to Art & Money" align="right" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OHPbjFh_XtE/UZUK_mtXZYI/AAAAAAAAOeU/9xXJJZDO-Rk/s1600/art-and-money-guide2.png" width="350" height="317"></a> Some allow the addition of a personal portfolio, and creation of <a title="art blogs" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2011/12/how-to-set-up-blogger-blog-for-art.html" target="_blank">art blogs</a>. <br> <br></li> <li>Most allow attachment of a website link, and in some cases, social networking profiles. This is helpful for encouraging visits to a portfolio website, and good for <a title="Google search" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2011/12/art-copied-stolen-google-image-search.html" target="_blank">Google search</a> ranking. <br> <br></li> <li>Listings of call for entry, art competitions, art events, exhibitions, art jobs, freelancing, and art licensing opportunities. <br> <br></li> <li>Keep up to date with current art news and art happenings. <br></li> </ol> <p>In case you are wondering, I have a profile at each of these <strong>artist social networks</strong>, but of course do not have time to visit each regularly. At each, I make sure I have email settings set to <em>accept notifications</em>, so that I will only have to log in to respond to queries. When I need to add artworks, I open up separate tabs in my browser, and add the same titles, tags, and description. This, of course, saves me quite a bit of time.</p>

10 Social Networks for Artists 2012

Listed here are 10 social networks for artists . Each of them have unique features for artists, including: Networking with other creati...

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Scott Hile – Abstract Art and Photography

<p><img style="margin: 15px 14px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="flower1 scott hile" alt="flower1 scott hile" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pwkoRH9yqO0/T2h7lOg0IxI/AAAAAAAAEZE/syMWpDY4d34/flower1-scott-hile8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="367"><font size="4">Scott Hile</font> - Artist Interview</p> <p>US, Arizona </p> <p> </p> <font size="3">Abstract Art and Photography</font> <br> <p>(<em>from top to bottom</em>)</p> <p><strong>Flower 1</strong></p> <p><strong>Hard Candy</strong></p> <p><strong>Below Mooney Falls</strong></p> <p><strong>Bloomin</strong></p> <p><strong>Red Lips</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Scott Hile – Abstract Art and Photography

Scott Hile - Artist Interview US, Arizona   Abstract Art and Photography ( from top to bottom ) Flower 1 Hard Candy Below M...

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How Artists Can Use Zazzle to Sell Art and Designs on POD Products

<p><img style="margin: 10px auto 0px; display: block; float: none" title="zazzle artists products" alt="zazzle artists products" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5fiqxBhQteY/T2ccJnQKDoI/AAAAAAAAEYM/3X-38Vxy6a4/zazzle-artists-products%25255B10%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="528" height="166"></p> <p>I have been hearing about <strong>Zazzle</strong>, a print on demand (POD) service founded in 2005, for awhile, and just only recently decided to sign up. After setting up my first shop and reviewing all the incredible features, I must say that I am very impressed. Many artists and photographers are showcasing their works here on various items, including canvas prints and posters. But, this is only the tip of the iceberg. Zazzle includes a growing list of over 350 products for artists to choose from.</p> <p>The two main elements that attracted me, which is why I will be featuring some of my artwork at <strong>Zazzle.com</strong>, are the customization features of the stores themselves, and the wide variety of promo tools. Like any print on demand service, such as <a title="Redbubble" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/how-to-sell-art-at-redbubble-tips.html" target="_blank">Redbubble</a>, Cafepress, and Fine Art America,  Zazzle allows selling prints and designs without going through the hassle of shipping to the customer, as with <a title="Etsy" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/etsy-art-how-to-start-etsy-shop.html" target="_blank">Etsy</a>. The major difference with Zazzel is that there is a much greater variety of items. Many of the products, such as post cards, key chains, magnets, and buttons (with a <a title="logo" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/how-to-make-free-artist-logo-cooltext.html" target="_blank">logo</a> or art website) are great for selling (or giving away) at <a title="art fairs" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/how-to-prepare-art-fair-display-booth.html" target="_blank">art fairs</a> and <a title="art shows" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/how-to-plan-art-show.html" target="_blank">art shows</a> as affordable promotional items.  </p> <p><strong>Zazzle.com is free to join, with no monthly fees, unlimited storage of photos, and there is no limit to the number of items in a Zazzle shop</strong>. </p> <p>So why not follow along and set up a Zazzle.com store right now.</p>

How Artists Can Use Zazzle to Sell Art and Designs on POD Products

I have been hearing about Zazzle , a print on demand (POD) service founded in 2005, for awhile, and just only recently decided to sign up....

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Types of Art Jobs and Art Careers 2012

<p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="art jobs careers 2012" border="0" alt="art jobs careers 2012" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mFWHDJ0HQyc/T2XifhxsY5I/AAAAAAAAEXk/n4INwbmEYRk/art-jobs-careers-2012%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="375" height="252">An <strong>art job</strong> involves employment with a company relating to training and skills as an artist. Most artists dream of working for themselves, as a self-sufficient artist. That may happen eventually, but even famous artists have had to work at jobs outside of the art field early in their careers. This is a necessity for most, since money is required for bills, clothing, rent, food, etc… not to mention art supplies. </p> <p> </p> <p>Today, with the advancement of new technologies, the need for qualified creative people with an artistic background is growing as well. Certain jobs require imaginative, critical thinkers. Employers who are searching for such employees tend to give preference to people with a Fine Arts background.</p> <p>An art student just entering the art field or finishing art school may be encouraged to know that there are several art related careers that they can apply for. Most require extra skills and training, so set your sights on developing these to land that dream art job.</p>

Types of Art Jobs and Art Careers 2012

An art job involves employment with a company relating to training and skills as an artist. Most artists dream of working for themselves, a...

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How to Make Increasing Art Sales

<p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 10px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="increasing art sales" border="0" alt="increasing art sales" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-v5qySFgICBE/T2RiHtkhHgI/AAAAAAAAEW4/Gg8X1h_HjxA/increasing-art-sales%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="213">How do artists increase the quantity and the frequency of their own art sales?</p> <p>I recently received this question from a fellow artist. There are multitudes of books published on <strong>advancing an art business</strong>, <strong>art marketing, and how to increase art sales</strong>. Just search on Amazon. There are currently over 34000 book results for the keyword <em>art business</em>. I have published several articles here at <a title="Artpromotivate" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/site-tour-artists-promotion-motivate.html" target="_blank">Artpromotivate</a> on this subject as well.</p> <p> </p> <p>Purchasing certain <strong>books about art business</strong> may help to learn about how to increase art sales, but no amount of reading will benefit if it is not put into practice.  Normally, artists do not become famous overnight. Achieving increased art sales often takes years of planning and patience. We are in competition with millions of other artists for the favour of art buyers. You should not be discouraged though. By continually creating art and perfecting the art craft, and exhibiting when possible, artists will eventually make a name for themselves. An artist’s work will steadily increase in value and demand for it will increase. </p> <p> </p>

How to Make Increasing Art Sales

How do artists increase the quantity and the frequency of their own art sales? I recently received this question from a fellow artist. The...

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Larry Cwik – Fine Art Photography

<p><img style="margin: 14px 20px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="float larry cwik photography" alt="float larry cwik photography" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mqDNUiCPx6M/T2Mwdw9m2oI/AAAAAAAAEWI/WAPenr6doRY/float-larry-cwik-photography11.jpg?imgmax=800" width="272" height="400"><font size="4"><strong>Larry Cwik</strong></font> – Fine Art Photographer</p> <p>USA, Pacific Northwest</p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4">Mediums</font> <br>photography, drawing, short film</p> <p>  <br><font size="4">Fine </font><a title="art photography" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/how-to-photograph-art-for-internet.html" target="_blank"><font size="4">Art Photography</font></a> <br>(<em>top to bottom</em>)</p> <p><font color="#0000a0" size="3">From The Visitor Series: 30 Years Photographing Mexico</font></p> <p>Float</p> <p>Brown Self-Portrait</p> <p><font color="#0000a0" size="3"> <br>From Totem Series</font></p> <p>Totem 41 (Flower)</p> <p>Totem 44 (Bellflower)</p> <p>Totem 47 (Page)</p>

Larry Cwik – Fine Art Photography

Larry Cwik – Fine Art Photographer USA, Pacific Northwest   Mediums photography, drawing, short film   Fine Art Photography ...

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Free Online Watermark Tools for Image Copyright

<p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="online watermarking tools" border="0" alt="online watermarking tools" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-y_yzeahAzv0/T2HXOZ9MwkI/AAAAAAAAEVM/eYdaH2XEPNA/online-watermarking-tools5.png?imgmax=800" width="330" height="338">A while back I shared with you all how to create a <a title="watermark text font" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/photoshop-create-watermark-tutorial.html" target="_blank"><strong>watermark text font</strong></a> in Photoshop to copyright photographs and artworks. I realize not everyone has <a title="Photoshop" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/create-signature-brush-in-photoshop.html" target="_blank">Photoshop</a>, so I decided to find some helpful <strong>online watermarking tools</strong>. These will aid in protecting images in case they are posted elsewhere without adequate permissions. </p> <p>As you know, it is very easy for visitors to right-click and download almost any image on the web. With a <a title="Pinterest stop pinning website code" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/website-code-to-block-pinterest-pinning.html" target="_blank">Pinterest stop pinning website code</a> installed on a website, anyone can still obtain the image this way, and copy it elsewhere. </p> <p>It is virtually impossible to prevent all art thievery on the internet, but there are certainly ways of making it less likely. </p> <p> </p> <p>Some of these were explained previously at <a title="How to Protect Art from Online Theft" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2011/12/how-to-protect-your-art-from-online.html" target="_blank"><strong>How to Protect Art from Online Theft</strong></a>.</p> <p>This article examines watermark creation. There are many <strong>free online watermarking services</strong> which artists may use to implement a watermark to a single artwork or multiple. The process often involves uploading images, and adjusting the copyright message, fonts, font size, placement, colours, etc.</p> <p>Before discussing these, I will explain my recommended format for a digital watermark.</p>

Free Online Watermark Tools for Image Copyright

A while back I shared with you all how to create a watermark text font in Photoshop to copyright photographs and artworks. I realize not ev...

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Etsy Art - How to Start an Etsy Shop

<p><strong><img style="margin: 20px 14px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="etsy shop artists" alt="etsy shop artists" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mI8lG5AgKMA/T2B_d0tqN_I/AAAAAAAAEUc/JmBodtr22O4/etsy-shop-artists%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="337" height="307">Etsy.com</strong> is an online market for selling and buying handmade and vintage items, including fine art and art prints. At the moment, Etsy has over a million items in the art category, including collage, painting, fiber art, photography, prints, sculpture, and more.</p> <p>Many artists are selling art here by opening up their own <strong>Etsy shops</strong>. </p> <p>To demonstrate how you can do the same, we explain how to setup an <strong>Etsy store</strong>, list your artworks, and promote it though various means.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Etsy Art - How to Start an Etsy Shop

Etsy.com is an online market for selling and buying handmade and vintage items, including fine art and art prints. At the moment, Etsy has ...

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Working With an Art Buyer for Commissions

<p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 15px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="working on commission" border="0" alt="working on commission" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q6yCz3A-i6Q/T184n4BcftI/AAAAAAAAETc/FgaQHUaLOBE/working-on-commission10.png?imgmax=800" width="345" height="175">Prior to entering an <strong>artist/fine art buyer commission relationship</strong>, there are many factors to consider. What does the art collector expect as a finished product? Do they have a deadline for completion? Will they be visiting often during the artwork creation process? </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Before even <strong>working on commission</strong>, it is best for artists to establish their personal guidelines for accepting commissions. Are you willing to be guided by painting the way an art buyer wants? If not, its best not to accept art commissions at all… unless they leave the art creation process completely up to you.</p> <p>For tips on how to obtain artist commissions, please visit: <a title="How to Get Art Commissions" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/how-to-get-art-commissions.html" target="_blank"><strong>How to Get Art Commissions</strong></a></p>

Working With an Art Buyer for Commissions

Prior to entering an artist/fine art buyer commission relationship , there are many factors to consider. What does the art collector expect ...

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Free Art Templates for Designing an Online Portfolio Website

<p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 12px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="free art website templates" border="0" alt="free art website templates" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xVQFs0T2Rv4/T13d54H2JsI/AAAAAAAAESo/BnfYmEBM1xs/free-art-website-templates5.png?imgmax=800" width="313" height="253">A <b>website template</b> is a pre-constructed website, which can be modified to include images, text, and other web elements. With a template, anyone with minimal designing experience can build a website without hiring a professional web developer. Modifications to a portfolio template design can be made by opening it up in a web designer program. Here, the layout may be manipulated, along with fonts, images, links, etc.  </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Why are <strong>free online <a title="art website" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/zhibitorg-easy-websites-for-artists.html" target="_blank">art website</a> templates</strong> a good option if you cannot afford to hire a web designer?</p> <ol> <li><strong>Practice</strong> <br>First of all, they are great for practice in website design. Inserting images, new pages, and other website elements helps to become accustomed to everything involved in web design. </li> <li><strong>They are free</strong> <br>A template designed from scratch often costs thousands of dollars. </li> <li><strong>Professional</strong> <br>Many of them are professional looking, and with a few minor tweaks can look just as good as a <strong>premium template</strong>. </li> </ol> <p> </p>

Free Art Templates for Designing an Online Portfolio Website

A website template is a pre-constructed website, which can be modified to include images, text, and other web elements. With a template, an...

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20 Art Inspiration Ideas for Creativity

<p><img style="margin: 20px 14px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="inspiration tips creativity" alt="inspiration tips creativity" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lN0asJ4PmAk/T1yZgic0tDI/AAAAAAAAERU/VMmnipy9eN4/inspiration-tips-creativity%25255B32%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="413" height="349"><strong>Feeling inspired</strong> can be tough at times, especially for artists who have a 9-5 job outside of art. We may be too tired to think straight, or distracted by our daily routine. In such situations, we have to search for <em>sources of inspiration and creativity</em>. </p> <p><strong>Inspiration ideas</strong> are all around us – everywhere an artist ventures, who they speak with, what they experience, and everything an artist does outside of the art field.</p> <p> </p> <p>Whether you are experiencing <strong>artists block</strong>, or just need some ideas on <strong>where to look for artistic inspiration</strong>, this article should be for you.</p>

20 Art Inspiration Ideas for Creativity

Feeling inspired can be tough at times, especially for artists who have a 9-5 job outside of art. We may be too tired to think straight, or...

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Hiroko Sakai – Contemporary Japanese Artist

<p>    <br><img style="margin: 14px 14px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="life hiroko sakai surreal" alt="life hiroko sakai surreal" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gztkMRQniUE/T1tgmfFvrjI/AAAAAAAAEQs/BHJwhQ56YbI/life-hiroko-sakai-surreal7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="308" height="458">Artist Spotlite - <font size="3"><strong>Hiroko Sakai</strong></font></p> <p>Contemporary Japanese Artist from San Francisco, California,  U.S.A.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Oil Paintings</strong> <br>(<em>From top to Bottom</em>)</p> <p> </p> <p><font size="3">Life</font></p> <p><font size="3">Dream</font></p> <p><font size="3">Lovers</font></p> <p><font size="3">Medusa</font></p> <p><font size="3">Silence</font></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Hiroko Sakai – Contemporary Japanese Artist

    Artist Spotlite - Hiroko Sakai Contemporary Japanese Artist from San Francisco, California,  U.S.A.     Oil Paintings ( Fro...

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Website Code to Block Pinterest Pinning

<p> </p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="pinterest copyright violations" border="0" alt="pinterest copyright violations" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OsBisV0d-18/T1nw6womTCI/AAAAAAAAEQU/7rXHmjhuS8E/pinterest-copyright-violations%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="225" height="240">There has been lots of buzz about the relatively new social network <strong>Pinterest</strong> in the last few weeks. Pinterest is a virtual bulletin board (pin board) whereby users can find interesting images and videos, and pin them to their own boards. Boards are made up of related pins. </p> <p>The visual element of Pinterest is what attracts most. Browsing through thousands of pins is a visual pleasing and <a title="inspiring" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/how-to-overcome-artist-creative-block.html" target="_blank">inspiring</a> experience. It is no wonder why many artists like Pinterest. </p> <p>But things are not so hunky dory in Pinterest-land. They have come under some scrutiny recently because of people pinning licensed and copyrighted images without permission. </p>

Website Code to Block Pinterest Pinning

  There has been lots of buzz about the relatively new social network Pinterest in the last few weeks. Pinterest is a virtual bulletin bo...

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How to Prepare an Art Fair Display Booth

<p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="art fair festival" border="0" alt="art fair festival" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S104fDQkqI4/T1iX8RFnenI/AAAAAAAAEO8/l3n4HYx3Xxk/art-fair-festival%25255B9%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="374" height="205"><strong>Art fairs and art festivals</strong> are effective for displaying and selling art to people who do not normally visit <a title="art galleries" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/gallery-representation-independent.html" target="_blank">art galleries</a>. Artworks are displayed in a more casual setting under a canopy. </p> <p>You will have an opportunity to interact with people, answer questions, and represent your art in a positive manner.</p> <p> </p> <p>It is often easy to find local art fairs and festivals to participate in. Look for them in newspapers or community channels. If planning on showcasing at an art fair, apply right away and begin preparations. Read the requirements and <u>rules for the art fair</u> so you will know what to expect.  </p>

How to Prepare an Art Fair Display Booth

Art fairs and art festivals are effective for displaying and selling art to people who do not normally visit art galleries . Artworks are d...

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How to Get Art Commissions

<p> <br>Many artists use <strong>art commissions</strong> as a means of supplementing their income.  It is also a great way of making yourself available to <a title="Art buyers" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/ways-to-attract-art-buyers-and-sell-art.html" target="_blank">art buyers</a> you may not have come into contact with otherwise. Some people who commission artwork are repeat art collectors, and may even purchase original art. Maintaining a good relationship with these is important for encouraging further purchases in the future.</p> <p>In this article, we discuss a few ways of receiving more <strong>commissions for art</strong>. If you have an suggestions for this list, feel free to add them in the comments section.</p>

How to Get Art Commissions

Many artists use art commissions as a means of supplementing their income.  It is also a great way of making yourself available to art b...

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How to Add Images to Twitter – Art on Twitter

<p> </p> <p><a title="Follow us on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/artsspot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="upload photos to twitter" border="0" alt="upload photos to twitter" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--sAcvU66SkI/T1YVxdgDnDI/AAAAAAAAENc/jX2hF4EJUlk/upload-photos-to-twitter5.png?imgmax=800" width="128" height="128"></a><strong>Twitter</strong> is one of the largest social networks with over 500 million users. On the surface, Twitter does not appear as useful for artists as other networks like <a title="Pinterest" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/pinterest-art-online-pinboarding.html" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, Facebook, and <a title="Google Plus" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/google-is-amazing-place-for-artists.html" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>. This is mainly because most Twitter postings are strictly text-based. </p> <p>But there are several methods of sharing art and <a title="art promotion" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/site-tour-artists-promotion-motivate.html" target="_blank">art promotion</a> through Twitter, some of which we detail below.</p>

How to Add Images to Twitter – Art on Twitter

  Twitter is one of the largest social networks with over 500 million users. On the surface, Twitter does not appear as useful for artist...

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How do you React to Damaged Art?

<p> </p> <p><strong><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 20px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="broken art repair" border="0" alt="broken art repair" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YYgDyHJOiuM/T1VaqGEMbVI/AAAAAAAAENU/BOpjzepm2Ds/broken-art-repair%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="117" height="413" />Damaged art</strong> might just be every artists worst nightmare. I have had paintings that were scratched during transport, so I know how disappointing it can be.</p> <p>Paintings on canvas are sometimes torn or scratched. Sculptures may be dropped on the floor, and cracked or broken, especially ceramics. </p> <p> </p> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><font color="#000000"><strong><a title="Question" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/question-should-artists-create-smaller.html" target="_blank">Question</a></strong>:</font> How do you react when one of your artworks is damaged by accident?</font> </p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Create your own website!" href="http://www.wix.com/stunningwebsites/artportfolio?utm_campaign=af_artpromotivate.com&experiment_id=af_artpromotivate.com_art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 14px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Create your own Website!" border="0" alt="Create your own Website!" align="right" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-26ENOtEY-ho/UEy3wRXzJVI/AAAAAAAAH6Q/2BgeFQHb2eM/s1600/free-website.png" width="300" height="250" /></a>Did the <strong>damage to art</strong> happen during shipping/ transport, or while on display at an <a title="art gallery" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/how-to-plan-art-show.html" target="_blank">art gallery</a>?</p> <p> </p> <p><font size="3">Do you try to fix the damage, and hide the repairs… or do you use the opportunity to create an artwork based on a <strong><em>happy accident</em></strong>?</font></p> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"> </font></p>

How do you React to Damaged Art?

  Damaged art might just be every artists worst nightmare. I have had paintings that were scratched during transport, so I know how disap...

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Mike Filippello – American Folk Artist - Artist Spotlight

<p> </p> <p><img style="margin: 0px 14px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="mike filippello folk artist" alt="mike filippello folk artist" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vVYhnEAr2J4/T1TCrb2ICSI/AAAAAAAAEMs/YUDWmXlyZzQ/mike-filippello-folk-artist7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="373" height="291"><font size="2"><strong><font color="#008000">Mike Filippello – Folk Artist</font> <br></strong></font>U.S.A.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Paintings</strong> (<em>from top to bottom</em>)</p> <p><em>A Daydream Moment in Watersong Hollow</em></p> <p><em>Timeless Christmas in Albrayadling Park</em></p> <p><em>Analathanes Lacey</em></p> <p>    <br> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>My name is <strong>Mike Filippello</strong>. I'm 46 years old and I'm an <strong>American Folk Artist</strong>, Illustrator, and Published Author. </p> <p>I started painting my own brand of <em>American Folk Art</em> in 2002. From the first time I picked up a paint brush I fell in love with painting. It is something I love with a great passion. I live in western NY with my wife Tricia of almost 17 wonderful years, and our wonderful pets Countess Clementine Calypso of Geppetto's Legend - our French Poodle, Duchess Kismet Tsabella - our Calico cat and Lady Cannoli Piccolini - our younger Calico cat. I am working diligently toward breaking into the licensing industry.</p>

Mike Filippello – American Folk Artist - Artist Spotlight

  Mike Filippello – Folk Artist U.S.A.   Paintings ( from top to bottom ) A Daydream Moment in Watersong Hollow Timeless...

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How to Create an Artist Resume

<p> </p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="artist resume guide" border="0" alt="artist resume guide" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ICrn-gD48hc/T1NkUuXwXqI/AAAAAAAAEMY/fiek2PSqWqo/artist-resume-guide5.png?imgmax=800" width="259" height="217">An <strong>artist resume</strong> is different from a regular employment/work resume. A resume is valuable for applying for a grant, residency, <a title="art gallery show" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/how-to-plan-art-show.html" target="_blank">art gallery show</a>, and more. It may also be attached to an <a title="art portfolio" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/make-portfolio-from-facebook-page-album.html" target="_blank">art portfolio</a>, and on your art website. </p> <p>For <strong>artistic resumes</strong>, the most recent information under each heading should be stated first. The resume should be easily read, formatted, and printed on high quality paper. </p> <p>Avoid making it complicated, and keep it simple and to the point.</p> <p> </p> <p>What I have listed below is only a general <strong>guide for creating an artist resume</strong>. Please take a look at artist resume examples of others for exact formatting. It helps to have several formatted resumes depending on the purpose. (ie teaching jobs, <a title="gallery exhibition" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/exhibbit-online-3d-virtual-gallery-tour.html" target="_blank">gallery exhibition</a> , etc.)</p>

How to Create an Artist Resume

  An artist resume is different from a regular employment/work resume. A resume is valuable for applying for a grant, residency, art gall...

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How to Create a Portfolio Website Inside Facebook With Iwipa

<p> </p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 14px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="iwipa facebook websites" border="0" alt="iwipa facebook websites" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Lq5q1HgIgec/T1IWMhwxaKI/AAAAAAAAELY/ooXvecqSigk/iwipa-facebook-websites10.png?imgmax=800" width="305" height="228"><strong>Iwipa</strong> is a <strong>Facebook app</strong> that can be used to create a full <a title="artist website" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/zhibitorg-easy-websites-for-artists.html" target="_blank">artist website</a> inside of Facebook, including photos, text, Paypal Buy Now buttons, <a title="image slideshows" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/make-video-slideshow-for-youtube.html" target="_blank">image slideshows</a>, ecommerce stores, <a title="gallery of artworks" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/make-portfolio-from-facebook-page-album.html" target="_blank">gallery of artworks</a>, and thousands of added widgets. </p> <p><u>Iwipa Facebook websites</u> support html, static fbml, iframes, javascript, css, flash, and more.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>I created my own Iwipa site today, though it still needs a lot of work. But, I will go back soon and explore more of what Iwipa has to offer myself and my <a title="Facebook fans" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2011/12/easy-facebook-fan-pages-setup.html" target="_blank">Facebook fans</a>. </p> <p>There are a lot of steps to creating a good Iwipa website gallery connected to a <a title="Facebook" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2011/12/how-to-get-likes-for-facebook-pages.html" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page. Please follow along step by step as I explain how to setup an <strong>Iwipa FB Site</strong>.</p>

How to Create a Portfolio Website Inside Facebook With Iwipa

  Iwipa is a Facebook app that can be used to create a full artist website inside of Facebook, including photos, text, Paypal Buy Now b...

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Why Create Art if Not Making Money?

<p> </p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="making money art" border="0" alt="making money art" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v8pNjCF8AHw/T1FNXtTL32I/AAAAAAAAEKo/onwBI2FsvNI/making-money-art%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="240" height="240" /><strong>Art and money</strong>… these two have often been talked about in the same context. </p> <p>There are millions of struggling artists around the world who are <u>NOT making money from their art</u>.</p> <p> </p> <p> <font size="3">What drives them to continue creating?</font></p> <p> </p> <p>Do you think our art would be better if we didn’t have to worry about <u>making money</u> from it?</p> <p> </p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3">What are your opinions on this hot topic?</font></p>

Why Create Art if Not Making Money?

  Art and money … these two have often been talked about in the same context. There are millions of struggling artists around the world ...

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How to Use Google Art Project to Visit Museums Around the World

<p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="google art project" alt="google art project" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c_pAl5YFh4c/T0-XyIR_5NI/AAAAAAAAEJ0/30idtTehctw/google-art-project%25255B10%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="536" height="324"></p> <p> </p> <p>Have you ever dreamed of seeing <strong>Van Gogh’s</strong> painting <em>Starry Night,</em> but just do not have the means of visiting the <em>Museum of Modern Art</em> in New York City? That is quite possible now with <strong>Google Art Project</strong> first introduced February of 2011. This is one of the 17 ultra high resolution paintings that can be viewed up close in extreme detail. Zooming in (below) will reveal textures, cracks in the paint, and areas where the paint must have come off, exposing bare canvas. <br></p>

How to Use Google Art Project to Visit Museums Around the World

    Have you ever dreamed of seeing Van Gogh’s painting Starry Night, but just do not have the means of visiting the Museum of Moder...

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