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List of Best Affiliate Networks and Programs for Artists

List of Best Affiliate Networks and Programs for Artists

In the first article in this series we explained how affiliate marketing opportunities work, and how artists can use it to earn extra mo...

Marcia Crumley – Organic Flowing Paintings of Trees

<img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 10px 10px 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="marcia crumley tree paintings" border="0" alt="marcia crumley tree paintings" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2_fvHFOAduc/ULaorLVF6KI/AAAAAAAALMI/Umgh3wDZHtg/marcia-crumley-tree-paintings1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="518">Marcia Crumley New England, USA Organic Flowing Paintings of Trees   I was born and raised in the Boston area and I’m a New Englander through and through.  I like the variability and unpredictability of the weather, and being outdoors in every season.  This inclination toward variety plays out in my art.  I like experimenting with different mediums and styles – it’s the opposite of what they teach you in art school about painting in a consistent voice and theme.  To me, that’s like living in San Diego ….. same-o, same-o, 75 and sunny no matter what.   <table border="0" width="180"><tbody> <tr> <td> <div style="border-bottom: #dddddd 1px solid; border-left: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; border-top: #dddddd 1px solid; border-right: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-top: 10px; -webkit-border-radius: 10px; -moz-border-radius: 40px">The Sound of the Trees ©Marcia Crumley</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> I spent a lot of my adult life focused on math, economics and finance.  It was a pleasant surprise to learn that the other half of my brain actually works and that I have other talents. I plan to spend the rest of my adult life focusing on my artistic, creative side and learning new skills.

Marcia Crumley – Organic Flowing Paintings of Trees

Marcia Crumley New England, USA Organic Flowing Paintings of Trees I was born and raised in the Boston area and I’m a New Englande...

Advantages of Making Money Online with Art Affiliate Programs

If you spend much time on the internet, you will discover that selling your art is not the only way to make money online. You will see advertisements for all types of products wherever you go to on the web. These advertisements generally fall into two main categories: direct promotions from the internet companies and affiliate advertising. <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="artists affiliate marketing" border="0" alt="artists affiliate marketing" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zV7W5lRtkdY/ULVCp3gJxbI/AAAAAAAALKA/KB5sNJiMhfU/artists-affiliate-marketing5.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="258">Affiliate marketing is the topic we are discussing, and is a way for artists to diversify their income. Nearly every type of product online has an affiliate program. These are free  (if the affiliate program has a fee, avoid it!) and anyone can apply and begin promoting a product right away. You have probably heard the terms make money while you sleep or make money with your computer at home. With affiliate marketing, this is actually possible, though the amount of money you make is often dependant on consistent, focussed efforts (ie lots of hard work!).

Advantages of Making Money Online with Art Affiliate Programs

If you spend much time on the internet, you will discover that selling your art is not the only way to make money online. You will see a...

Benjamin Matthijs – Combining Two Passions – Travel and Photography

<img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 10px 10px 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="benjamin matthijs travel and photography" border="0" alt="benjamin matthijs travel and photography" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ux1VkGzC46g/ULQMIoFv5ZI/AAAAAAAALHo/gJ1B6KAOtCQ/benjamin-matthijs-travel-and-photogr.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="470">Benjamin Matthijs Germany Combining Two Passions – Travel and Photography   Considering myself an Fine Art photographer I can combine two of my greatest passions: Travelling to the most interesting places on earth and taking photographs. So my camera is my faithful companion on my trips all around the world.   STYLE    I do fine art photography. When post-processing my images my aim is to let the viewer experience the same mood and feelings when looking at my image like I had when seeing the scene through my camera's viewfinder.

Benjamin Matthijs – Combining Two Passions – Travel and Photography

Benjamin Matthijs Germany Combining Two Passions – Travel and Photography Considering myself an Fine Art photographer I can com...

Should you Quit your Day Job to Become a Full Time Artist?

Most artists, myself included, have needed to work at a day job to help pay the bills. With daily chores and tasks after work, there may be very little time left to devote to creating art. <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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 day jobs" border="0" alt="artist day jobs" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-t4OqCsgUu6Y/ULKA9NSAmmI/AAAAAAAALFo/CVsIHfLWsBc/artist-day-jobs6.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="258">Being an artist is certainly not a way to get rich quickly, though with a little work, art creation can provide a decent supplemental income – eventually leading to full time.  Actually, very few artists take the leap from day jobs to full time artists – but it does happen. Many artists I know work at jobs totally unrelated to art making during the week, and create art on the evenings and weekends.  As for myself, I have worked as a logger, boat fibre glassing, labourer, fish plant worker, and more.

Should you Quit your Day Job to Become a Full Time Artist?

Most artists, myself included, have needed to work at a day job to help pay the bills. With daily chores and tasks after work, there may...

Interview with Artist Piroska Pipo - My Thoughts on Canvas

My name is Piroska Pipo, originally from Hungary, and a Calgary resident for over 20 years. <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="piroska pipo artist interview" border="0" alt="piroska pipo artist interview" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--ZS0eRe_U4w/ULEwlAy0uKI/AAAAAAAALDQ/W6JWy9zRB7U/piroska-pipo-artist-interview.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="280">I am a self taught, self representing artist. The love of art goes back for me as far as I can remember. I feel very lucky that I am able to do this full time.   <table border="0" width="180"><tbody> <tr> <td> <div style="border-bottom: #dddddd 1px solid; border-left: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; border-top: #dddddd 1px solid; border-right: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-top: 10px; -webkit-border-radius: 10px; -moz-border-radius: 40px">Secret City ©Piroska Pipo</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Interview with Artist Piroska Pipo - My Thoughts on Canvas

My name is Piroska Pipo , originally from Hungary, and a Calgary resident for over 20 years. I am a self taught, self representin...

Tips for Selling Art on Facebook Artist Pages

Some artists are having great success at selling their art through the use of Facebook pages. To effectively sell art at Facebook, an aggressive approach is required. Post as often as you can and use every marketing tactic you can to promote your art at this social network.   <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 15px 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="selling art at facebook" border="0" alt="selling art at facebook" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_0a2SEpJaxU/ULAHXN-1uKI/AAAAAAAALBI/DM3NizY2XY0/selling-art-at-facebook%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="250" height="245">Some marketing knowledge from a business course would be an asset, but is not required. Artists can easily learn everything there is to know by looking at and studying the Facebook pages of other successful artists who are selling regularly via Facebook. I have a post covering some Facebook pages I recommend you follow: <a title="Promoting Art on Facebook" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/facebook-pages-to-promote-art.html" target="_blank">Promoting Art on Facebook</a> From these pages, you can learn the marketing methods that work. Using these, you can increase interactivity and art sales at your Facebook page. Here are some other posts to take a look at before moving on:

Tips for Selling Art on Facebook Artist Pages

Some artists are having great success at selling their art through the use of Facebook pages. To effectively sell art at Facebook , an a...

Stephanie Holznecht – Acrylic Paintings and Mixed Media Collages

I was born in England, and lived there for the first 19 years of my life. I lived in a small town on the southeast coast. I now live in the northern mid-west of the USA. Lots of lakes, including Lake Michigan, but it is not the same as living by the sea. <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="door county sunset stephanie holznecht" border="0" alt="door county sunset stephanie holznecht" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OZucdTnu4bc/UK6fpclgdLI/AAAAAAAAK-o/G976IVMereA/door-county-sunset-stephanie-holznecht%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="299">I have been an artist ever since I could pick up a crayon or a pencil, and start drawing. I could copy any photograph or drawing almost exactly as it was depicted by the age of 10. I would say both my English upbringing and my American life have each had their own influence on my artwork.

Stephanie Holznecht – Acrylic Paintings and Mixed Media Collages

I was born in England, and lived there for the first 19 years of my life. I lived in a small town on the southeast coast. I now live in t...

See.me – New Portfolio Site with Launch Contests and Art Grants

See.me has recently launched and in celebration, is offering $125,000 in prizes and grants for member artists. See.me is a global co...

Frank Myers - My Journey from Analog to Digital Art

I have been drawing, painting and photographing things my entire life. Always a skilled illustrator, in college I studied with Herb Jackson who introduced me to action painting and abstract imagery.   <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="frank myers analog digital art" border="0" alt="frank myers analog digital art" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PBA3Bv81iOY/UKwAGytCCbI/AAAAAAAAK6Q/U3Alu55Hbo4/frank-myers-analog-digital-art.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="470">That exposure was instrumental in changing my thinking about imagery from the purely literal to a more conceptual approach. It has informed my artistic vision ever since. As life moved forward I switched my artistic endeavors almost entirely to photography until several years ago when I discovered Corel Painter and began to experiment with digital painting. From an early age I was drawing, doodling and sketching which has continued throughout my life. I have almost always described myself as an artist or musician.     <table border="0" width="180"><tbody> <tr> <td> <div style="border-bottom: #dddddd 1px solid; border-left: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; border-top: #dddddd 1px solid; border-right: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-top: 10px; -webkit-border-radius: 10px; -moz-border-radius: 40px">Eric Deutsch Band ©Frank Myers</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Frank Myers - My Journey from Analog to Digital Art

I have been drawing, painting and photographing things my entire life. Always a skilled illustrator, in college I studied with Herb Jacks...

HTML5 Website Example Templates for Photographers and Artists

These days, building a website is not just for the experts of web design. With online website builders, anyone with minimal designing experience can easily create an entire website of their own in very little time. With <a title="Wix" href="http://wixstats.com/?a=1401&c=124&s1=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wix</a>, the entire website can be made without any risk or commitment. <img title="HTML5 website template samples" 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 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="HTML5 website template samples" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AdvdIo8N54g/UGYh-LvJldI/AAAAAAAAI3o/KwDeHHzJbH0/portfolio-website-templates8.png?imgmax=800" align="left">Of course, to take advantage of professional features such as a custom domain, extra storage, removal of Wix ads and unlimited bandwidth, you will have to upgrade. But, this can be done anytime after the website creation process, and is very affordable – beginning at $4.95 a month (get it even cheaper with a yearly plan).  <a name="more"></a> This post is intended to help you in that process by presenting the best of the best website templates examples for artist portfolios. There are templates listed here for a range of the arts, including photography, tattoo artists, illustrators, fashion, theater and more. If any of these do not suit your fancy, look no further than this post, <a title="Portfolio Templates" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/wix-portfolio-website-templates.html" target="_blank">Portfolio Templates</a>, which lists 10 more art portfolio templates. To use these, click the image to be taken directly to the website builder to edit your website. If you are not a current Wix member, you will have to register to save and publish your website. <h3>HTML5 Website Sample Templates - Photography Templates, etc.</h3>   <ol> <li><a title="Jack Photographer Template" href="http://wixstats.com/?a=1401&c=124&s1=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img title="Jack Photographer Template" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="Jack Photographer Template" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nlMWipf-Na0/UKkZ65hrYzI/AAAAAAAAK2c/C_ftwatxMCE/s1600/1-jack-photographer.jpg" align="right"></a>Jack Photographer Jack Banks Photographer is a <a title="photography" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/digital-slr-cameras-photograph-art.html" target="_blank">photography</a> template with a large background photograph on the home page. This is a true photographers template, allowing for very large images, both on the introductory page and Portraits and Documentary pages. Transitions is what tops off the design and makes this template complete. <li><a title="Tattoo Designs" href="http://wixstats.com/?a=1401&c=124&s1=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img title="Tattoo Designs" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="Tattoo Designs" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IWuJJtkTjNQ/UKkZ7F92hZI/AAAAAAAAK2k/FaX-583YCl8/s1600/10-tattoo-designs.jpg" align="right"></a>Tattoo Designs This tattooing template is designed with tattoo studios in mind, having a page to list the bios of all tattoo artists in the studio. Of course, this can easily be converted to a portfolio site for painters who have a tattoo-like style. Social sharing buttons for <a title="Facebook" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/08/facebook-for-art-promotion.html" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, Twitter and Youtube appear at the bottom of every page. The Location page displays a Google map of the location of the tattoo shop, along with hours of operation and contact information. <li><a title="James Everet Photographer" href="http://wixstats.com/?a=1401&c=124&s1=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img title="James Everet Photographer" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="James Everet Photographer" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vHBVjVRU_gs/UKkZ7tOHJ3I/AAAAAAAAK2s/gHXiBQZho84/s1600/2-james-everet-photographer.jpg" align="right"></a>James Everet Photographer This is another photography template, and displays a large background image on the home page like the previously mentioned one. This template has space for a short introductory <a title="blurb" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/04/how-to-self-publish-art-book-with-blurb.html" target="_blank">blurb</a> in large letters. This template is meant for photographers with large and diverse portfolios, as it includes separate galleries with thumbnail images. <li><a title="Photographer Site Website Template" href="http://wixstats.com/?a=1401&c=124&s1=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img title="Photographer Site Website Template" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="Photographer Site Website Template" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-89POPKmGNw8/UKkZ8E8XwcI/AAAAAAAAK20/DSUqpfNeoWo/s1600/3-photographer-site.jpg" align="right"></a>Photographer Site Photographer Site is a great template for photographers and artists who have a diverse range of <a title="artwork series" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/04/create-series-of-paintings-to-sell-more.html" target="_blank">artwork series</a>. The homepage features an attractive categorized layout, leading to specific portfolio pages. Even the bio and contact pages have space to display a photograph or artwork image. <li><a title="Illustrator Artist" href="http://wixstats.com/?a=1401&c=124&s1=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img title="Illustrator Artist" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="Illustrator Artist" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cRywSygFh-A/UKkZ8m_BN9I/AAAAAAAAK28/zXY7gySyNAg/s1600/4-illustrator-artist.jpg" align="right"></a>Illustrator Artist <a title="Illustrators" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/gretchen-deahl-guardian-monsters.html" target="_blank">Illustrators</a> should love this illustrator template, which can be easily customized to include their own graphics. This template actually has a semi-blogging format, with partial posts on the front page – a great way to list illustration projects. <li><a title="Sport Photography" href="http://wixstats.com/?a=1401&c=124&s1=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img title="Sport Photography" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="Sport Photography" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DP_251SoDA0/UKkZ9GLruhI/AAAAAAAAK3E/HqGCJRI_JWM/s1600/5-sport-photography.jpg" align="right"></a>Sport Photography This photography template’s layout is quite different from the rest. There is ample space on the homepage to present a short introductory statement, along with latest works in thumbnail format. <li><a title="Fashion Frenzy" href="http://wixstats.com/?a=1401&c=124&s1=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img title="Fashion Frenzy" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="Fashion Frenzy" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1arnvUm7qZI/UKkZ9vLB1HI/AAAAAAAAK3M/z_zhZp-_Vww/s1600/6-fashion-frenzy.jpg" align="right"></a>Fashion Frenzy This one has a funky design, with a bright red header and circle thumbnails. I see a lot of potential in this fashion template, especially for changing that red color and including a better header. You should know that any <a title="Wix HTML5 website" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/how-to-create-html5-website-with-wix.html" target="_blank">Wix HTML5 website</a> template can be completely customized to your liking. I always consider templates as starting points, and try to develop them into something completely unique. <li><a title="Theater Plays Template" href="http://wixstats.com/?a=1401&c=124&s1=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img title="Theater Plays Template" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="Theater Plays Template" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sO2ID04eogU/UKkZ940nN5I/AAAAAAAAK3U/9Hf2qZOJTJA/s1600/7-theater-plays.jpg" align="right"></a>Theater Plays This template features an interesting auto <a title="HTML5 slideshow" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/11/make-html5-slideshow-with-wix.html" target="_blank">HTML5 slideshow</a> and is great for actors and theater companies. I like the contrasting backgrounds in the production and gallery pages, which also offer ample space for a summary of the gallery.  <li><a title="Model Agency" href="http://wixstats.com/?a=1401&c=124&s1=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img title="Model Agency" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="Model Agency" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4VV6pE1QKq0/UKkZ-iG1H_I/AAAAAAAAK3c/MDszCRkla_M/s1600/8-model-agency.jpg" align="right"></a>Model Agency Model Agency is a modelling template meant to display photography of models from a modelling agency. I can really see the potential here for an art or photographer’s portfolio site. Take a look at the Models page, which displays a listing of all the models in the agency. Each listing actually has its own auto slideshow, which can easily be used to display series of artworks or photographs.  <li><a title="Makeup Artist" href="http://wixstats.com/?a=1401&c=124&s1=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img title="Makeup Artist" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="Makeup Artist" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9cqVvpqyzpU/UKkZ_PLEvgI/AAAAAAAAK3k/pDw9eTDPJhQ/s1600/9-makeup-artist.jpg" align="right"></a>Makeup Artist Makeup Artist Template is another template that can be used by any type of artist with a little manipulation here and there. The homepage features a grid type layout of photographs, each of which lead to separate pages on the website. Notice how the Beauty category on the homepage features an auto-slideshow, while the others do not. This attracts interest and variety in the page. </li></ol>       As I already mentioned, every single one of these HTML5 website template examples can be used by a wide range of artists, photographers, actors, tattoo artists, illustrators and more. With a little work, the template can be turned into something truly unique and personal. If you have any questions about any of these template samples, or would like to see more posted here, please let me know by contacting or commenting below.

HTML5 Website Example Templates for Photographers and Artists

These days, building a website is not just for the experts of web design. With online website builders, anyone with minimal designing exper...

How to Sell your Art Online for Free

The internet is becoming increasingly effective among artists as a way to get art seen by a broader international audience. <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="sell art online for free" border="0" alt="sell art online for free" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5kmkZjjTULI/UKlcP3j2eqI/AAAAAAAAK4A/35HaDuT2oFs/sell-art-online-for-free5.png?imgmax=800" width="350" height="300">Many artists are either using the internet along with galleries to market their artworks, or skipping the gallery system altogether and selling their artworks themselves without any middleman. I highly recommend a certain process to follow for artists who intend to sell art for free on the internet. This process will help artists maintain focus, and use their online time efficiently. It will also increase the likelihood that interested buyers will find an artist’s work on the internet.   This art selling process has been mentioned before, but I will summarize it again below.

How to Sell your Art Online for Free

The internet is becoming increasingly effective among artists as a way to get art seen by a broader international audience. Many artists a...

A Visual Conversation with Sara Morison - Abstract Acrylic Paintings

I was born in Montreal yet have been living in Vancouver BC for almost half my life. I'm an abstract painter who loves line, transparency, and colour and relishes the freedom of process and interplay and conversation between the painter/viewer and the canvas.   <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="abstract acrylic paintings" border="0" alt="abstract acrylic paintings" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rFaHR5bFo-M/UKhRD0FbDNI/AAAAAAAAKx4/IoaF_TWPLlM/abstract-acrylic-paintings1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="367"> <h3>When was your first realization that you were an artist?</h3> The short version is this: I was told early on that I couldn't draw so I studied science and then psychology for a long time, finishing with a PhD in Child Development.   <table border="0" width="180"><tbody> <tr> <td> <div style="border-bottom: #dddddd 1px solid; border-left: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; border-top: #dddddd 1px solid; border-right: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-top: 10px; -webkit-border-radius: 10px; -moz-border-radius: 40px">Especially 36x36 © Sara Morison</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

A Visual Conversation with Sara Morison - Abstract Acrylic Paintings

I was born in Montreal yet have been living in Vancouver BC for almost half my life. I'm an abstract painter who loves line, transpa...

Brother Beans Yankee Stadium Replica Survives Hurricane Sandy

When Hurricane Sandy hit New York City on October 29th, it left a trail of destruction, floods, and power outages. <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="yankee stadium replica" border="0" alt="yankee stadium replica" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DGjQvd0fchk/UKaocMvjaPI/AAAAAAAAKv0/cFm75a7bPZk/yankee-stadium-replica%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="320">Many people lost everything they had in the hurricane. 86 year old Brother Beans (Bill Becker) was one of the survivors of Hurricane Sandy who lost so much – except for one thing that was most precious to him – his Yankee stadium replica constructed entirely of matchsticks and glue. I first heard of Brother Beans and his ordeal from my online artist friend Joszie Joanne Fazio who posted about him on Facebook. Joszie has been a strong support for people affected by this catastrophic event.       Thank-you Joszie for letting us all know about this talented artist and his wish of having his Yankee Stadium replica displayed in the real Yankee Stadium in New York City. Also, thank-you to Brother Bean’s niece Mary Ellen Becker Dillon for her help with information for this article.

Brother Beans Yankee Stadium Replica Survives Hurricane Sandy

When Hurricane Sandy hit New York City on October 29th, it left a trail of destruction, floods, and power outages. Many people lost ev...

Omnia Scroll – International Art Collaborative Exhibitions

<img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="omnia scroll art collaborative" border="0" alt="omnia scroll art collaborative" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZPyaHIER10s/UKV3Zmwbc5I/AAAAAAAAKt4/BNY2ggZCiIU/omnia-scroll-art-collaborative%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="416">The Omnia Scroll is an international collaborative art project created by UK artist Penelope Oakley, involving annual exhibitions and a Collaborative Scroll. The Omnia Scroll will be a continually increasing collaborative work of art from artists throughout the world, based on the idea that everything is connected.   The collaborative exhibitions explore interconnectedness with each other and the planet where we live.   Below, I give information on the first Omnia Scroll Exhibition in Brighton, UK and how you can apply for consideration for future exhibitions.

Omnia Scroll – International Art Collaborative Exhibitions

The Omnia Scroll is an international collaborative art project created by UK artist Penelope Oakley , involving annual exhibitions and a...

Scott Kunkle - Lessons from Online Drawing Class DrawPJ

The following is an interview with USA artist and DrawPJ.com course participant, Scott Kunkle. I have been drawing with graphite on/off for years usually in the evenings or on weekends. I came to a point several years ago both professionally and personally where I wanted to be more intentional with my art. There’s a proverb that says: 'If a person chops wood with a dull axe, it takes more time and is more difficult’. Artistically I levelled off and wasn’t progressing despite extra effort and intensity. I realized my axe needed sharpening and about that time I found <a title="Drawspace.com" href="http://www.drawspace.com/" target="_blank">Drawspace.com</a> and started taking <a title="drawing lessons" href="http://drawpj.com/forum/index.php?app=nexus&module=promotion&section=referral&id=475" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">drawing lessons</a> with Cindy Wider.   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-33Vlxg1JC6I/UKQcN7uldjI/AAAAAAAAKrA/qw8ti80_Irk/s1600-h/online-drawing-class7.jpg"><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="online-drawing-class" border="0" alt="online-drawing-class" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WktFz8F8k7w/UKQcOyU3iHI/AAAAAAAAKrI/jwE7QSi9VhU/online-drawing-class_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="445"></a> Self-Portrait © Scott Kunkle Something I still struggle with is hurriedness, knowing when to add details and when to stop. Presently I’m working on making as few strokes as possible on the paper to avoid erasing so much. I like to jump in and just draw, but I have a better overall experience and results, when I first take some time and plan.

Scott Kunkle - Lessons from Online Drawing Class DrawPJ

The following is an interview with USA artist and DrawPJ.com course participant, Scott Kunkle. I have been drawing with graphite on/of...

10 Modern Contemporary Artists and their Expectations for the Future

This is the 10th collection of artists from the artist spotlight, which means that 100 artists have been featured here so far. We would ...

How to Build a Keyword Research List for an Artist Website

Keyword research is vital for success for any art website online. Keywords are what Google and other search engines use to find out what web pages are about. If you do not know what keywords you are targeting, then it can be difficult, if not impossible, to highly rank for them in search engines. People search for artists by typing in certain keyword phrases in Google Search. <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="build a keyword list" border="0" alt="build a keyword list" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-44DXJ_IcP6Y/UKFF6AP3XxI/AAAAAAAAKoY/syYfbQizQMw/build-a-keyword-list1.png?imgmax=800" width="350" height="300">For example, hypothetically, a collector may be searching for a particular type of artwork, and type in realistic Newfoundland paintings of icebergs. Typing that phrase in Google Search yields over 10 million results, of which my painting series Icebergia Triptych is fourth. I think I can do better with that phrase, but a quick check in Google Keyword Tool shows that no one is searching using that particular phrase anyway.

How to Build a Keyword Research List for an Artist Website

Keyword research is vital for success for any art website online. Keywords are what Google and other search engines use to find out wha...

Mary-Jane Moffett - Stitch and Paint Whistler Art - Fabric and Home Decor Fusion

My name is Mary-Jane I am and artist and textile designer. I am passionate about art and sewing and so have merge the two art forms to create Stitch and Paint Whistler which is a home decorating site that provides custom fabrics, art, wall paper, decals and a soft furnishing service manufacturing bedding, pillows and draperies all with my art.   <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="stitch and paint whistler art" border="0" alt="stitch and paint whistler art" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ynhN4tDdVao/UKAhCEFOX8I/AAAAAAAAKmQ/gZIYEcMICXE/stitch-and-paint-whistler-art.jpg?imgmax=800" width="220" height="320">I have always loved to paint starting at a very young age. I still remember my first painting of magnolias. It's funny that what I loved to paint then is now a major part as a botanical artist of what I love to do now. I always loved to draw animals too and now wild life is also one of the main subjects of my work.     <table border="0" width="180"><tbody> <tr> <td> <div style="border-bottom: #dddddd 1px solid; border-left: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; border-top: #dddddd 1px solid; border-right: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-top: 10px; -webkit-border-radius: 10px; -moz-border-radius: 40px">Oleander Flower - painting reproduced on a window blind made from linen and cotton fabric © Mary-Jane G. Moffett</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Mary-Jane Moffett - Stitch and Paint Whistler Art - Fabric and Home Decor Fusion

My name is Mary-Jane I am and artist and textile designer. I am passionate about art and sewing and so have merge the two art forms to ...

How to Make a Full Page HTML5 Slideshow with Wix

A slider slideshow allows displaying multiple large artworks on the home page, rather than just one static image. The HTML5 slideshow can make your home page more interesting and interactive. It will help to showcase your best artwork right on your front page. <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="html5 slideshow wix" border="0" alt="html5 slideshow wix" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-p521JzkxURQ/UJ8ippML2OI/AAAAAAAAKkI/2-Z7hOP5UVk/html5-slideshow-wix5.png?imgmax=800" width="350" height="300">Many other website builders have slideshows, but the <a title="Wix website builder" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/walkthrough-of-wix-html5-website-builder.html" target="_blank">Wix website builder</a> uses the power of HTML5 to include neat transition effects which make the slideshow appear much like flash. But, as I explained in the past, HTML5 is much better than flash. The main advantage is images and text being indexed by Google, whereas with flash they cannot. This slideshow tutorial will explain how you can easily create a large slideshow on your Wix website homepage.   The artworks will automatically display and play at a set interval as the website is loaded. I will also show you how to insert SEO optimized titles and descriptions to your slideshow.

How to Make a Full Page HTML5 Slideshow with Wix

A slider slideshow allows displaying multiple large artworks on the home page, rather than just one static image. The HTML5 slideshow c...

Painting with Fingers with Artist Nana Ellis

I am an artist who loves to play. I generally work with acrylics, but I also love photography and digital art. I paint with my fingers, rarely using brushes.   <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="painting with fingers" border="0" alt="painting with fingers" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_DDo_S_m0U0/UJ3MgGrHRsI/AAAAAAAAKh4/tVG9j4SYQUw/painting-with-fingers.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="293">I have been in the arts since I was a little girl, but I don’t know that I am at a point where I can say “I’m an artist.”     <table border="0" width="180"><tbody> <tr> <td> <div style="border-bottom: #dddddd 1px solid; border-left: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; border-top: #dddddd 1px solid; border-right: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-top: 10px; -webkit-border-radius: 10px; -moz-border-radius: 40px">By Candlelight Acrylic on Mixed Media Paper 11 x 14 inches © Nana Ellis</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>     I generally use acrylics and <a title="finger-paint" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/04/iris-scott-professional-fingerpainting.html" target="_blank">finger-paint</a>. I love the hands on, paint to canvas (or whatever it is I’m painting on) feel. I also love all the different textures I’m able to come up with through finger-painting. While acrylics are my home base, I regularly experiment with different mediums and techniques. When my experiments and explorations capture the energy of the moment, then and only then does it becomes my art.

Painting with Fingers with Artist Nana Ellis

I am an artist who loves to play. I generally work with acrylics, but I also love photography and digital art. I paint with my fingers , ...

How to Speed up Oil Paint Drying Time

Oil paint straight from the tubes may take days, sometimes weeks, to completely dry. Many artists, myself included, do not like working wet on wet. For busy artists who are producing lots of commissions, or have a time limit to finish a series for an upcoming show, a faster oil paint drying time is imperative. <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="oil paint drying time" border="0" alt="oil paint drying time" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rM1yVY-naqE/UJx1MKGJhYI/AAAAAAAAKf4/47OiLaZGSS0/speed-oil-paint-drying-time5.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="250">The main difference between oils and water based paints is the drying time. The water in water based paints evaporates, causing the paint to harden. Oil paint, on the other hand, oxidizes, which is a much slower process. It is important to realize that oil paintings take months to fully dry before varnishing. What we are referring to here is the oil paint hardening enough to touch or be painted over.

How to Speed up Oil Paint Drying Time

Oil paint straight from the tubes may take days, sometimes weeks, to completely dry. Many artists, myself included, do not like working wet ...

Yana Buzby – Learning How to Draw Online with DrawPJ

Regular readers will know that I have been featuring course participants of the online art study course at <a title="DrawPJ.com" href="http://drawpj.com/forum/index.php?app=nexus&module=promotion&section=referral&id=475" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DrawPJ.com</a>. The second of these interviews comes from California, USA artist Yana Buzby. Yana explains her life as an artist and experience with learning how to draw online with DrawPJ.com, the Complete Drawing and Painting Certificate Course. <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="yana buzby drawing apples" border="0" alt="yana buzby drawing apples" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s7ey8q6fobU/UJskon-jprI/AAAAAAAAKdo/UNH2g7BTSJ4/yana-buzby-drawing-apples.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="286">A very big THANK-YOU to all of these amazing, inspiring artists who devoted time out of their busy schedules for their interviews!       <table border="0" width="180"><tbody> <tr> <td> <div style="border-bottom: #dddddd 1px solid; border-left: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; border-top: #dddddd 1px solid; border-right: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-top: 10px; -webkit-border-radius: 10px; -moz-border-radius: 40px">Apples ©Yana Buzby</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Yana Buzby – Learning How to Draw Online with DrawPJ

Regular readers will know that I have been featuring course participants of the online art study course at DrawPJ.com . The second of ...

Fix Pictures in Photoshop - Reduce Image Size - SEO Tips - Watermark Photos

Before posting your art on a website or social network, it is advisable to go through various steps to properly fix pictures and prepare them for the web. As artists, we should desire to make our art look as good as we can when viewed by others. <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="fix pictures in photoshop" border="0" alt="fix pictures in photoshop" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uTVY0g6QUVI/UJnjXrf39WI/AAAAAAAAKbo/QEh83d6jdBA/fix-pictures-in-photoshop5.png?imgmax=800" width="350" height="300">This is something I do, and even for the artists featured here. At times, artists have submitted artwork images which were poorly presented, with parts of the wall showing.   I take the extra effort to crop out the wall, so the artwork can be displayed in a way that is complimentary to the artist.       Before uploading images, I need to do four things: <ol> <li>Fix my images in Photoshop. </li> <li>Reduce picture sizes. </li> <li>Name my artwork files according to SEO tips and guidelines. </li> <li>Decide if I want them watermarked. </li> </ol> These four photo manipulation steps are thoroughly discussed below.

Fix Pictures in Photoshop - Reduce Image Size - SEO Tips - Watermark Photos

Before posting your art on a website or social network, it is advisable to go through various steps to properly fix pictures and prepare ...

Choosing a Website Name with Google Keyword Research Tool

A few weeks ago, I shared some posts about Wix. Wix is a service which has an easy to use online website builder for flash and HTML5 websites. I promised you that I would post a series of tutorials on how to build a fully functional professional artist website with Wix. This is the first post of this series – Finding a Website Title with Google Adwords Keyword Research Tool. I have been promising a full step by step series on how to build an artist website for so long and its finally here! <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="choose website name" border="0" alt="choose website name" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-R__aVjtpMTM/UJiDjO0erWI/AAAAAAAAKYE/UEldmpQzdOQ/choose-website-name10.png?imgmax=800" width="350" height="300">It is important to note that this series is not just for Wix users. The advice and tips can be used to build any artist website, with any service provider. I am primarily using it for illustration purposes, and will be building a Wix website from scratch to coordinate with this series of articles. This series will be much more detailed and thorough than my regular tutorials. I will be going in depth about artist website building, covering topics such as SEO, optimizing images, social networking, and much more. At the end of some tutorials, I will provide an assignment. This will make it easier for you to apply the things you learned in the tutorial. If you already have a website with Wix, then this series will be of particular benefit to you, since I will be giving tips on how to make it even better and professional.

Choosing a Website Name with Google Keyword Research Tool

A few weeks ago, I shared some posts about Wix. Wix is a service which has an easy to use online website builder for flash and HTML5 web...

Facebook Artists - Hufreesh - John Parsons - ESKORT - Kimberly Zamlich

We recently began a Facebook promotion here where we ask artists to answer some questions about how they use Facebook to promote art. This is the third of these Facebook features. Find links to the first two at the end of this article.   <h3>Hufreesh Facebook Page</h3> <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; 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="hufreesh facebook page" border="0" alt="hufreesh facebook page" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Po0YBcPhOJY/UJfxsLAdcuI/AAAAAAAAKV8/yHMTcYLV2xY/hufreesh-facebook-page4.png?imgmax=800" width="260" height="226"><a title="Hufreesh on Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hufreesh/78917796152" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hufreesh on Facebook</a>   I am still trying to <a title="promote my Art" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/10/myths-about-art-promotion-on-internet.html" target="_blank">promote my Art</a> through Facebook by regularly uploading images of my new works. When I am creating new works I try to put up <a title="art quotes" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/famous-inspirational-art-quotes.html" target="_blank">art quotes</a> that resonate with my artistic vision and so interacting with my fans on a regular basis. Advice for other artist on Facebook is it doesn't pay to be shy...but it sure pays to be regularly keep posting.

Facebook Artists - Hufreesh - John Parsons - ESKORT - Kimberly Zamlich

We recently began a Facebook promotion here where we ask artists to answer some questions about how they use Facebook to promote art . Th...

Interview with Digital Storyteller Max Tzinman

<img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 10px 10px 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="Max Tzinman Digital Storyteller" border="0" alt="Max Tzinman Digital Storyteller" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nGErnH2GIno/UJcdwZWWIFI/AAAAAAAAKTo/_5ngcBOESGQ/max-tzinman-digital-storyteller1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="253">Max Tzinman USA I am not a photographer or a conventional painter but an image storyteller.     <table border="0" width="180"><tbody> <tr> <td> <div style="border-bottom: #dddddd 1px solid; border-left: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; border-top: #dddddd 1px solid; border-right: #dddddd 1px solid; padding-top: 10px; -webkit-border-radius: 10px; -moz-border-radius: 40px">Abyss Multiplied ©Max Tzinman</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>   I am not trying to freeze the moment with a beautiful image, but to transform it to reveal the distorted and deep emotions that are buried beneath the surface.

Interview with Digital Storyteller Max Tzinman

Max Tzinman USA I am not a photographer or a conventional painter but an image storyteller . Aby...

Website for Art – How to Find the Right Service to Host Your Portfolio

Choosing the right artist website service is not always easy with the many options available for artists. There are numerous portfolio services and places to host a website. How do you decide which one is right for you? <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="websites for art" border="0" alt="websites for art" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bIKktKVGz5Y/UJWjhAomj0I/AAAAAAAAKRs/QvVnlAZ1cCA/websites-for-art%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="250">Here are some very basic questions to ask yourself before selecting a website for your portfolio: First decide on what you want from your website. Is it just for display of your art, or are you hoping to sell art via the website? What is your level of expertise for <a title="designing a website" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/05/20-common-mistakes-artists-make-in.html" target="_blank">designing a website</a>? How much time you have to dedicate to building, maintaining and promoting a website?   Below is a basic guideline to go by in selecting where to place your portfolio on the web, according to your level of familiarity and expertise with the internet.

Website for Art – How to Find the Right Service to Host Your Portfolio

Choosing the right artist website service is not always easy with the many options available for artists. There are numerous portfolio s...

About Pablo Picasso – Paintings and Biography

There are few artists that have had the influence on modern art as much as Spanish painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso (1888-1973). Picasso loved to experiment with new ideas and techniques. He was a master of many styles and art forms, and was a true innovator in his time, inventing and co-founding several art movements, including the Cubist movement (along with Georges Braque).  <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 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="about pablo picasso biography" border="0" alt="about pablo picasso biography" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a3IfVebAf_U/UJRRRf4t9XI/AAAAAAAAKPw/33wZ7INiiKw/about-pablo-picasso-biography5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="219" height="267">Pablo Picasso was not an artist who was content with staying the same. He experimented with many mediums, including collage, drawing, print making, ceramics, painting, poetry, stage design, architecture and sculpture. He was one of the rare artists who managed to achieve great fame and wealth during his lifetime. During his life, he received more notoriety than any other artist in history. Picasso’s most memorable paintings are Guernica (his interpretation of when Germany bombed Guernica during the Spanish Civil War) and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907) (seen below).

About Pablo Picasso – Paintings and Biography

There are few artists that have had the influence on modern art as much as Spanish painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso (1888-1973). Picas...

Wendy Goldberg – Moody Landscape Based Pastel Paintings

Wendy Goldberg California, U.S. creative, funny, passionate Moody Pastel Paintings of Landscapes I am an artist originally fro...

How to Create a Downloadable Alexa Toolbar to Give Away for Free

I rarely install toolbars on my browser. For the most part, I find them annoying. They generally are unwelcome additions when installing another program, including links which I never visit. Too many toolbars tend to slow down my browser and make it more difficult for me to surf the internet. <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="make alexa toolbar" border="0" alt="make alexa toolbar" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iTCFBiCFII4/UJHDJuhrR_I/AAAAAAAAKJw/sjZ-rvm4h1I/make-alexa-toolbar7.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="72"> So, why am I writing about tool bars then, especially about how to create your own for free? In spite of the drawbacks of toolbars, internet companies are still promoting them for one main reason – they are a proven marketing method and are a great way to virally promote websites and products across the web. <h3>Advantages of Toolbars for Artists</h3> For artists, they can make an artist website seem more official and professional. Having a well designed tool bar to give away to fans will ensure they will have easy access to your updates. People who install the toolbar can easily visit your website, recent posts, social networking profiles, and even search your artist website directly from the toolbar.

How to Create a Downloadable Alexa Toolbar to Give Away for Free

I rarely install toolbars on my browser . For the most part, I find them annoying. They generally are unwelcome additions when installing...