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Tahirih Goffic - Painting through Life - An Artists Journey

I'm an artist and a married mom of two beautiful, incredible children. I live in a teeny tiny, isolated village on the west coast of British Columbia called Bella Coola. Grizzly Bears frolic in my apple tree, while eagles circle overhead, passing by gushing waterfalls as they survey their wild domain... no, really! It's true! LoL! I'm passionate about art, obviously, but I'm almost equally passionate about healing through diet and fitness. <img align="left" alt="tahirih rapscallion painting" border="0" height="371" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-H84DEkEteUo/UOCWWOkG9JI/AAAAAAAAMRo/lvS841_hOcc/tahirih-rapscallion--painting7.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="tahirih rapscallion painting" width="370">I can sometimes be found curled in my cozy pink chair with a cup of strong coffee and a good book, and I love to write in my free time... (what free 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">The Shaggy Pony                © Tahirih Goffic</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Tahirih Goffic - Painting through Life - An Artists Journey

I'm an artist and a married mom of two beautiful, incredible children. I live in a teeny tiny, isolated village on the west coast of ...

List of Wealthiest Living Artists in the World 2013

<img align="left" alt="wealthiest living artists" border="0" height="258" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Summv3lWTew/UN9mQ7e5lOI/AAAAAAAAMPA/azDi9nmMBM4/wealthiest-living-artists6.png?imgmax=800" 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="wealthiest living artists" width="300">Making a fortune as an artist is not an easy feat. But as this list shows, it can be done. There are very few artists that amass great riches in this lifetime, while the vast majority live below poverty level, or support themselves with other jobs. Being one of the wealthiest artists in the world does not necessarily mean they are more popular or influential in the world of art – or even a better artist.     I truly believe that some of the best artists do not make near the amount of money that these do.

List of Wealthiest Living Artists in the World 2013

Making a fortune as an artist is not an easy feat. But as this list shows, it can be done. There are very few artists that amass great ric...

10 Most Famous Paintings by Famous Artists of the World

Have you seen any of the most famous paintings by the great historical artists of the world? I have had the honour of viewing two from this list – The Mona Lisa and The Night Watch, and it was an experience of a lifetime! Most of these masterpieces can be viewed at famous museums around the world, such as MOMA and the Louvre – and even can be viewed online -  in some cases, in high resolution. This is a list of the paintings that I feel are the most popular and influential paintings in art history. This was a very difficult list to choose, as I had to leave out some famous artists and paintings to condense it to a list of 10. I’m sure some will feel certain other paintings should have been included. If you do, please leave a comment at the end of this article.   <h3>10 Most Famous Paintings by Historical Artists</h3> <ol> <li> <h3>The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci</h3> <img align="right" alt="mona lisa louvre" border="0" height="231" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GMAiiO8OBzY/UN4kRtmLasI/AAAAAAAAML4/4U4IK3dLu-Q/mona-lisa-louvre%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="mona lisa louvre" width="320">The Mona Lisa, which can be viewed at the Louvre, in Paris, France, is touted by many as the most famous painting of all time. It was painted by Italian Renaissance artist <a title="Leonardo da Vinci" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/04/leonardo-da-vinci-art-what-lessons-can.html" target="_blank">Leonardo da Vinci</a>, also known for his painting The Last Supper. (I could have included this one with this list as well, but wanted to choose paintings from 10 different artists.) The painting depicts a young lady with a mysterious smile, widely thought to be Lisa del Giocondo, the wife of wealthy Florence resident Francesco del Giocondo. The photograph you see is one I snapped myself during my trip to the Louvre in 1997. As you can see, the painting is highly protected behind plexiglass, and I couldn’t even get close because of the surrounding crowd. </li></ol>

10 Most Famous Paintings by Famous Artists of the World

Have you seen any of the most famous paintings by the great historical artists of the world ? I have had the honour of viewing two from t...

Laura Tovar Dietrick - So Many Paintings - Not Enough Time

After having moved all over the world, raised a family and worked several jobs, now is the time in my life when I can finally devote my energy and time to painting. This is a renewal and reinvention for me and certainly a surprise to be working so hard at this point in my timeline. <img align="left" alt="laura tovar dietrick paintings" border="0" height="366" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3t7TtZuHqOM/UNtiQ0SdvuI/AAAAAAAAMJc/kVR6HDrpAHQ/laura-tovar-dietrick-paintings6.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="laura tovar dietrick paintings" width="370">After college, I initially painted in oils and then moved to watercolors because the cost was so much less prohibitive. Then I moved on to pastels, but became weary of the dust and the whole "under glass" problem. So now I am back in oils and work in the relatively new water based oil paints.     <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">Huge Lemons © Laura Tovar Dietrick</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>     I am in love with landscapes and simply want to paint whatever I see as beautiful. I agree with the Renoir quote which puts it best, " A picture should be something that is pleasant, joyful and pretty, there are enough unpleasant things in life to dissuade us from producing still others."

Laura Tovar Dietrick - So Many Paintings - Not Enough Time

After having moved all over the world, raised a family and worked several jobs, now is the time in my life when I can finally devote my e...

2013 New Years Resolutions for Artists

It’s that time of year again - the time to look back and reminisce about what we have accomplished for the past year for our art - and the time to look forward to a brand new year of art creation! <img align="left" alt="new years resolutions artists" border="0" height="320" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fKnVWpsnWBA/UNnhEN317CI/AAAAAAAAMHY/04wOjMaQUT4/new-years-resolutions-artists5.png?imgmax=800" 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="new years resolutions artists" width="320">The week before and during New Year’s Day, is traditionally the time for making resolutions. Many of us make very difficult personal resolutions that we end up breaking, such as losing weight, quitting smoking, and getting physically fit. These are very good goals to make for any part of the year, as are most resolutions. For artists, there are a variety of resolutions we can make for our art career and to set goals for a new year of making art. Last year’s article on resolutions was written during the infancy of this blog - within the first month of blog creation. (<a title="10 Artist Resolutions for 2012" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2011/12/10-emerging-artists-resolutions-2012.html" target="_blank">10 Artist Resolutions for Emerging Artists 2012</a>).

2013 New Years Resolutions for Artists

It’s that time of year again - the time to look back and reminisce about what we have accomplished for the past year for our art - and the t...

Merry Christmas from Artpromotivate!

We hope you have a wonderful day filled with love, joy and peace . This is a day for spending with family and friends. We appreciate ...

Why do Artists Create Art?

<img align="left" alt="why artists create art" border="0" height="258" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eb0O2jYyo4s/UNdHqjPxR7I/AAAAAAAAMDQ/HkY_olRbdMM/why-artists-create-art6.png?imgmax=800" 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="why artists create art" width="300">Why do artists make art? What drives artists to become artists? This has been a question asked by many throughout the ages. It strikes at the very definition of art, and what it means to us in our personal lives. Artists may have very different reasons for becoming artists and making art. I know some who paint because its something they always loved to do, while others create for more personal reasons (ie it relaxes them or acts as a release of emotions). Some artists also try to have a higher purpose, and make artworks about certain social issues to try to incite change.

Why do Artists Create Art?

Why do artists make art? What drives artists to become artists? This has been a question asked by many throughout the ages. It strikes a...

The Artist Known as Eskort – Abstract and Graffiti Art

My name is Eskort, and I love art. It's all I do and all I think about. I'm a student, designer, abstract artist, and graffiti fanatic. I'm starting my own T-shirt line and starting to do shows and exhibitions. <img align="left" alt="escort graffiti artist" border="0" height="297" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-S2nbH5vAteM/UNZSk8TiCkI/AAAAAAAAMAs/WyL5HjUv-8A/escort-graffiti-artist7.png?imgmax=800" 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="escort graffiti artist" width="370">Art was always something I did without thinking. I first realized I was an artist when I picked up a crayon before I could talk. I first realized I was a professional artist when I began selling 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">PinkEye © Eskort</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

The Artist Known as Eskort – Abstract and Graffiti Art

My name is Eskort, and I love art. It's all I do and all I think about. I'm a student, designer, abstract artist, and graffiti fa...

How do Artists Make Art? – 10 Artist Interviews

We have asked 10 artists to outline their process and technique – essentially asking them how they make art. Of course the answers are quite different, dependant on the artist’s preference, mediums and styles. This is also a review of artists who have been featured at Artpromotivate. To get your free interview, please visit this page: <a title="Artist Spotlight" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/p/free-artist-spotlight-interview-how-to.html" target="_blank">Artist Spotlight</a>   <h3>How 10 Contemporary Artists Create Art and the Tools Used to Create a Work of Art!</h3>   <ol> <li><img align="right" alt="wrapped abstract painting" border="0" height="268" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NAuWI33eJOw/UKhRIn7ZZEI/AAAAAAAAKyY/dkPb5whvv0I/wrapped-abstract-painting.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="wrapped abstract painting" width="320"><a title="Sara Morison" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/11/sara-morison-abstract-acrylic-paintings.html" target="_blank">Sara Morison</a> Vancouver, BC, Canada   Mediums: acrylic, graphite, ink, watercolor pencils Style: abstract art What is your process for art creation? <blockquote>I love the intrigue and mystery of abstract art... the conversation between the viewer and what they see, how it makes them feel. I love the versatility of acrylics, from transparency to thick opaque washes and how mark making with watercolor pencils, graphite, inks can mingle and interact with the paints. I usually limit my palette and see where that takes me, having no preconceived notion of the endpoint. The process unfolding, reacting, inviting, playing create a slice of life.</blockquote> </li></ol>

How do Artists Make Art? – 10 Artist Interviews

We have asked 10 artists to outline their process and technique – essentially asking them how they make art . Of course the answers are ...

Warren Peterson - Landscape Paintings of the Canadian Wilderness

<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-j-FgcBHwna4/UNOO17bfWvI/AAAAAAAAL-A/4EUnTo23ruw/s1600-h/warren-peterson-canadian-wilderness6.jpg"><img align="left" alt="warren petersen canadian wilderness" border="0" height="280" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5OIzLdBDEeg/UNOO27pAKjI/AAAAAAAAL-I/tNn1fA7og_Q/warren-peterson-canadian-wilderness7.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="warren petersen canadian wilderness" width="370"></a>Warren Peterson Ontario, Canada Landscape Paintings of the Canadian Wilderness Life-long learner, teacher          <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 Wild One © Warren Peterson</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>   I am a landscape artist whose work primarily focuses on the Canadian wilderness. Located on the shores of Lake Superior I work en plein air and in my studio to capture time, place,light and space of our natural spaces and wild places.

Warren Peterson - Landscape Paintings of the Canadian Wilderness

Warren Peterson Ontario, Canada Landscape Paintings of the Canadian Wilderness Life-long learner, teacher ...

How is the Internet Impacting the Life of Artists?

<img align="left" alt="internet affect artists" border="0" height="300" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XQV0SMPYbpk/UNJo_I7x0AI/AAAAAAAAL7k/VL4yyfoDAJo/internet-affect-artists%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 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="internet affect artists" width="350">With the advance of blogging and social media, artists have a new medium of exposing artwork to  the general public. Gone are the days of just relying on brick and mortar galleries to have artworks seen by the masses. No more do artists have to prepare slides and rely on representation from art galleries as the means of selling their art. The artist can take their own photographs and use the internet to directly market artworks internationally – all from the comfort of a home computer.

How is the Internet Impacting the Life of Artists?

With the advance of blogging and social media , artists have a new medium of exposing artwork to the general public. Gone are the days o...

American Watercolorist Bruce Black - Realist Style Paintings

<img align="left" alt="bruce black american watercolorist" border="0" height="276" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UbPM75pUixk/UNDvJcTF8CI/AAAAAAAAL4w/NeWLpHLr0_o/bruce-black-american-watercolorist8.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="bruce black american watercolorist" width="370">Bruce Black  American Watercolorist Seeks Truth Through His Realist Style Paintings… and has Fun Doing It! Phoenix, AZ, USA     <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">Spirit of the Canyon, 2012, watercolor on paper, 23” X 30” © Bruce Black</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> I would describe myself as an intrepid artist exploring the mires and valleys of art despite the personal risks and great odds against financial success. Yet, like all great expeditioners, I laugh in the face of such odds, and pursue this dream! I recognized a long time ago that an art career was a long process and a life’s work. It is one step forward every day, but the journey remains forever long, and happily so. I am a mid career artist who has worked through a variety of styles, but landed solidly as a watercolorist. My work is in the genre of American Realism and documents moments of my life, many of which occur in Arizona; which is really not so surprising when one considers that is where I live. Furthermore, I am supported by a most awesome and patient wife and a delightful young son, who thinks I’m pretty cool, at least some of the time.

American Watercolorist Bruce Black - Realist Style Paintings

Bruce Black American Watercolorist Seeks Truth Through His Realist Style Paintings… and has Fun Doing It! Phoenix, AZ, USA ...

How to Create Artwork Gallery Pages for a Website Portfolio

<img align="left" alt="portfolio gallery pages" border="0" height="232" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SKq4H6fBCyk/UM5YNscxKpI/AAAAAAAAL0c/B7wB2LGWVH4/portfolio-gallery-pages%25255B8%25255D.png?imgmax=800" 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="portfolio gallery pages" width="270">We have been running a series of instructional articles on creation of a portfolio website using the <a title="free website builder Wix" href="http://wixstats.com/?a=1401&c=124&s1=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free website builder Wix</a>. We chose Wix for this series because, in our opinion, it is one of the best and most accessible website builders on the web. Virtually anyone can begin creating their own website right away with little web designing experience. This series features plenty of tips and advice which anyone who already has a website can use as well. If you have not been following along, links to our previous tutorials can be found below, along with the portfolio template we are using.

How to Create Artwork Gallery Pages for a Website Portfolio

We have been running a series of instructional articles on creation of a portfolio website using the free website builder Wix . We chose ...

Exciting Plans for the New Year 2013

<img align="left" alt="plans for 2013" border="0" height="320" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-L7PSJ7Wa3h8/UM5amp9PQqI/AAAAAAAAL00/8YCnC2agGb8/plans-for-20135.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="plans for 2013" width="320">This year has been a very exciting beginning to one of the biggest projects I have ever undertaken. One year ago today I published the first post at Artpromotivate. But, as I said, this is only the beginning. I have many things planned for the new year of 2013. In a recent post (<a title="One Year Blog Birthday" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/12/happy-birthday-one-year-old.html" target="_blank">One Year Blog Birthday</a>), I took a look back through some of our goals and successes of the past year. This article is intended to share with you some new directions this blog is taking for 2013. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

Exciting Plans for the New Year 2013

This year has been a very exciting beginning to one of the biggest projects I have ever undertaken. One year ago today I published the first...

The Fantasy Artwork of John Pilkington - Les Grimoires du Faerie

<img align="left" alt="john pilkigton fanrasy faerie" border="0" height="444" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-j6uUPc9sSY4/UMzxwhPRSUI/AAAAAAAALx4/iXcWARLiBdo/john-pilkigton-fantasy-faerie.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="john pilkigton fanrasy faerie" width="350">John Pilkington Northampton UK   I'm 55 going on 56 and have been drawing, painting and model making for most of my life. After a disastrous attempt at science A-levels I spent 5 years in Art colleges culminating in a BA degree in Graphics at St Martins School of Art, worked in Photography 14 years then spent about 18 years on the Craft Circuit making dragons and garage kits into ornaments. In 2009 I switched back to drawing with pencils and technical pens.   <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 Glamour ©John Pilkigton</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

The Fantasy Artwork of John Pilkington - Les Grimoires du Faerie

John Pilkington Northampton UK I'm 55 going on 56 and have been drawing, painting and model making for most of my life. After ...

Happy Birthday One Year Old Artpromotivate – A Look Back

It’s been one full year since the first post was published at Artpromotivate. Artpromotivate’s birthday is coming up on Dec. 17th (just six days after my own birthday on Dec. 11th) What a ride this has been! I have been writing for a full year on a topic I love and meeting talented artists throughout the world. <img align="left" alt="happy birthday artpromotivate" border="0" height="250" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kx4Iejq8gz8/UMt4mLNJGiI/AAAAAAAALvg/-iKOOsAJMzE/happy-birthday-artpromotivate5.png?imgmax=800" 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="happy birthday artpromotivate" width="250">When I first began Artpromotivate, I set three main goals for myself. The first was to publish a post every single day. The second goal was to achieve over 1000 blog subscribers. I am thrilled to announce that I have surpassed the first two goals. Artpromotivate is nearing a 400 post count and the number of subscribers is around 1100. I have to admit that writing a post to publish every single day was not an easy feat. Some of these articles took me a full day to research and write! I also have to give credit to the guest authors and artists who applied for the <a title="artist spotlight" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/p/free-artist-spotlight-interview-how-to.html" target="_blank">artist spotlight</a>. I probably would have not achieved the post a day goal if it weren’t for their help!

Happy Birthday One Year Old Artpromotivate – A Look Back

It’s been one full year since the first post was published at Artpromotivate. Artpromotivate’s birthday is coming up on Dec. 17th (just s...

Katie Wyatt – The Business of Painting

I’m a South Australian born artist, 38 years old who paints full time.   <img align="left" alt="juno katie wyatt" border="0" height="370" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-q5-o2CIzgeQ/UMqA-35gibI/AAAAAAAALtA/8Ft9kWVfuzQ/juno-katie-wyatt1.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="juno katie wyatt" width="370">I had a wonderful childhood and was encouraged to paint and draw from a very early age. I was lucky that my parents recognised early on that I had a love of art & craft so encouraged me as a child.  Mum kept me stocked up with sticky tape, paper, pens, pencils & empty boxes.     <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">JUNO (Goddess of time & Protector of Women) 1200x1200mm © Katie Wyatt</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>     Recently I discovered the drawings my Grandfather did - my mum had held on to them over the years.  It was amazing to see his talent - very inspiring.

Katie Wyatt – The Business of Painting

I’m a South Australian born artist, 38 years old who paints full time. I had a wonderful childhood and was encouraged to paint and ...

What do Ice Hockey Players Have in Common With Artists?

Many kids in my part of the world (Canada) dream of becoming a NHL star. They idolize their favorite ice hockey players, whether it be Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, and others. <img align="left" alt="hockey practice" border="0" height="220" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Wkx6jUVM5qc/UMkh1NtRq_I/AAAAAAAALqk/9aWe8VkcrGM/hockey-practice%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="hockey practice" width="320">My little 8 year old son, Kolby recently began his first year as a minor hockey player, joining the Novice division of the Baie Verte Sabres. In his first practice, he could barely stand on his two skates. Every few meters he would fall on the ice. After just a few practices he is now much faster, rarely falls, and can even skate backwards. (he makes me proud!)     After attending a few practices, I realized that hockey has some things in common with the artist profession - and becoming a ice hockey player requires many of the same traits as becoming an artist.

What do Ice Hockey Players Have in Common With Artists?

Many kids in my part of the world (Canada) dream of becoming a NHL star. They idolize their favorite ice hockey players, whether it be Wa...

10 Most Popular Artist Spotlights of 2012 Retrospective

Artist spotlights have accounted for a vast majority of posts at Artpromotivate for the past year. This is major part of this site, and ...

Fiona de Lacy Art - A Touch of Sense

I am Fiona de Lacy, a forty year old Irish artist and proud mother of four beautiful sons. Art is my life and my breath. Without art I would suffocate. <img align="left" alt="fiona de lacy generations" height="355" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mKm2j4w5zUI/UMaG9MDvCUI/AAAAAAAALns/ErIefBE61NM/fiona-de-lacy-generations15.jpg?imgmax=800" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="fiona de lacy generations" width="300">A Touch of Sense was the name of my last solo exhibition. The concept was inspired by my children and their various special needs. I have four young sons all of whom are at different levels on the autistic spectrum. My eldest son, Ryan, had the most difficulties to conquer with poor vision, co-ordination difficulties and ‘hypersensitive’ senses (ADHD, Higher Functioning Autism, Dyspraxia, Nystagmus).   <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">Generations © Fiona de Lacy</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>       I have spent many years bringing him to the Irish Council for the blind where he struggled to overcome most of his sensory issues through occupational therapy and the use of ‘sensory’ rooms for children with autism. I found it extremely fascinating just how much we take our senses for granted and how overpowering they can be for some children. So, I attempted to create a body of work that people with or without ‘sensory’ difficulties could enjoy. Most of my work is heavily textured with the idea that even a person without sight could still enjoy the painting through touch. During the exhibition visitor’s were provided with gloves and invited to touch all the paintings.

Fiona de Lacy Art - A Touch of Sense

I am Fiona de Lacy , a forty year old Irish artist and proud mother of four beautiful sons. Art is my life and my breath. Without art I ...

How to Increase Facebook Edgerank to Promote Art in Newsfeeds

Many of us have been hearing about Facebook Edgerank and how it affects the reach of Facebook posts. The main way of promotion on Facebook is via the newsfeed. Many go there to check what others are posting at the moment, or what they have missed throughout the day. <img align="left" alt="increasing facebook edgerank" border="0" height="226" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5vFfcA7vBbc/UMUp_2ErQCI/AAAAAAAALlc/dnhFHOBEU_c/increasing-facebook-edgerank6.png?imgmax=800" 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="increasing facebook edgerank" width="300">One time, if a person liked your Facebook page, all your posts would appear in your newsfeed. But, Edgerank has changed this. Edge rank determines what is seen there, and what isn’t - by the connections who participate frequently on your posts. In other words, your content will appear more often, and higher on the page, in the newsfeeds of those who interact on your Facebook page posts the most often.

How to Increase Facebook Edgerank to Promote Art in Newsfeeds

Many of us have been hearing about Facebook Edgerank and how it affects the reach of Facebook posts. The main way of promotion on Facebo...

Camille Roman - A Journey Through Visual Expression

<img align="left" alt="camille roman visual expression" border="0" height="399" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QkkweUHuVZw/UMPHQRtdwwI/AAAAAAAALi4/sfgYGdczYjY/camille-roman-visual-expression8.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="camille roman visual expression" width="320">I am a contemporary artist with an Old World soul residing in the Chicago-land area. I emerged as a serious artist in 2009 after the passing of my father, and I have been honing my skills and crafting my style ever since. Creating cityscapes with skewed perspectives and romantic, heart touching figurative paintings is where my passion resides. I love to create art that has a story and draws the viewer into the painting.... making them an integral part of it.     <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">Silently Sensual (Acrylic) © Camille Roman</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Camille Roman - A Journey Through Visual Expression

I am a contemporary artist with an Old World soul residing in the Chicago-land area. I emerged as a serious artist in 2009 after the pass...

Adrienne Harrington - Its Never too Late to find Yourself

<img align="left" alt="monets sunflowers adrienne harrington" border="0" height="387" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FmQxEP7uZQ4/UMJn-L6S0nI/AAAAAAAALgk/9PzCjEFG_lA/monets-sunflowers-adrienne-harringto.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="monets sunflowers adrienne harrington" width="320">I was born and raised in Utah, the oldest of 4 children. In 2007, I relocated to North Texas for my work and got married within 3 days of each other. Planning a wedding and a move in 30 days was a lot easier than it may sound - as long as you keep things simple! By day, I'm a computer geek which is what pays the bills; however, in my dreams, I would have my own restaurant/bakery/art gallery.   <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">Monet's Sunflowers, 16x20 inches © Adrienne Harrington</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Adrienne Harrington - Its Never too Late to find Yourself

I was born and raised in Utah, the oldest of 4 children. In 2007, I relocated to North Texas for my work and got married within 3 days ...

Online Affiliate Advertising Tips for Artists

<img align="left" alt="affiliate advertising tips" border="0" height="206" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uKzhUNg0gEU/UME2suLH2yI/AAAAAAAALeQ/HJKMfwHSywU/affiliate-advertising-tips4.png?imgmax=800" 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="affiliate advertising tips" width="240">We believe there are many ways to earn money online from art – which is why we have been posting this series of articles on affiliate advertising for artists. Earning money as an artist on the internet does not only have to be from selling art. There are multiple methods - writing books, teaching online art courses, art consulting, freelance designing, and much more. Lets not forget all the things some artists sell besides their art, including art catalogues, calendars, ACEO’s, books, etc. Promoting art affiliate programs is simply another way artists can make money from online efforts. This post is meant to share some valuable tips and advice for promoting affiliate products and making money online from them.

Online Affiliate Advertising Tips for Artists

We believe there are many ways to earn money online from art – which is why we have been posting this series of articles on affiliate adver...

Christine Dana - Feminist Outsider Artist

<img align="left" alt="christine dana outsider art" border="0" height="250" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NFnibMvuBE4/UL_SE7XArMI/AAAAAAAALb0/ySX1EARXIxQ/christine-dana-outsider-art1.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="christine dana outsider art" width="370">Christine Dana Southern California, USA Feminist Outsider Artist My name is Christine Dana, I work part time in the nursing field and full time as a starving 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">Sunrise ©Christine Dana</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>   As a toddler I had an insatiable need to create; starting with crayon on the walls, I went next to paper plates; when those were all used up, I went through printer paper reams frantically. In grade school, my teachers always knew who to blame when paper went missing from their printers. I realized I was an artist when I recognized that I had a very real and urgent need to create and express myself.

Christine Dana - Feminist Outsider Artist

Christine Dana Southern California, USA Feminist Outsider Artist My name is Christine Dana , I work part time in the nursing field an...

How to Promote Art Group Shows and Attract more People

I recently received this message from fellow artist John Delaney concerning his frustrations with promoting art group shows and attracting people. <img align="left" alt="promote art group shows" border="0" height="275" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jrdU67MOqEQ/UL5-dGOcmzI/AAAAAAAALZ4/mnge90oNEc0/promote-art-group-shows1.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 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="promote art group shows" width="338">I belong to an up and coming Art group in my town and for the past year we have been having public art shows once a month. The problem we are having is that we are having a difficult time to get the public to come out to our shows. The past couple of months we made our monthly show a charity show where we were collecting food and clothing for a local food bank/shelter. And along with collecting those items we (the artist) were offering to donate anywhere from 20 to 50% of sales of the art shown. Now we promoted all shows on every social network online, flyers hung up around town in area's that have a high amount of public activity and even shared show info with local papers and radio. Our most recent show, which was on a Saturday from 1 to 8 pm, didn't have any visitors at all. I'm at a loss as to how to get the public to come out to our shows. With the new year coming up I would like to change this problem and I'm open to any ideas. Any help you can offer in advise I would greatly appreciate it.

How to Promote Art Group Shows and Attract more People

I recently received this message from fellow artist John Delaney concerning his frustrations with promoting art group shows and attracti...

Ted Barr - The Relations between Galaxies to Embryos

<img align="left" alt="andromeda galaxy ted barr" border="0" height="378" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-f_t9I8GDgn0/UL05HLyHyLI/AAAAAAAALXU/qHw5HoQ6YMQ/andromeda-galaxy-ted-barr1.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="andromeda galaxy ted barr" width="370"> Ted Barr - As Above so Below - The Relations Between Galaxies to Embryos Painter, curator and teacher of art workshops. In 2008 I founded the current art group that contains as to November 2012 more than 4000 artists.  In my art I’m interesting in the inter-relations between the smallest and largest universal formats.   <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">Andromeda Galaxy ©Ted Barr</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Ted Barr - The Relations between Galaxies to Embryos

Ted Barr - As Above so Below - The Relations Between Galaxies to Embryos Painter, curator and teacher of art workshops. In 2...

How to Sell Art Online at Christmas and Other Holidays

<img align="left" alt="sell art at christmas" border="0" height="220" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-keiBiYnvtmg/ULu5Ux8LLHI/AAAAAAAALVA/2kATm2DQBVE/sell-art-at-christmas5.jpg?imgmax=800" 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 at christmas" width="320">The Christmas countdown has begun. We are in the month of December, and it’s only about 3 more weeks till the big day. Christmas is big season for businesses, and many make most of their money during this time of year. With crowded shopping centers, many go online to do their Christmas shopping at sites such as Ebay. Many artists at online gallery sites, such as Zazzle and Etsy, hold promotions around the holidays.   Shopping at these sites is not only a great way to find unique handmade gifts, but are also a way to support talented artists and artisans throughout the world. I have given art as gifts many times. Here are some ideas to use the Xmas season to sell art online.

How to Sell Art Online at Christmas and Other Holidays

The Christmas countdown has begun. We are in the month of December, and it’s only about 3 more weeks till the big day. Christmas is big s...

Adding Social Network Buttons to your Artist Website

Social networking buttons at artist websites function by the shares of people who like your art enough to spread it with online friends. <img align="left" alt="adding social network buttons" border="0" height="258" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-71HDwAeyJzE/ULqJgWK3ttI/AAAAAAAALSs/iOZ-lzO44kE/adding-social-network-buttons6.png?imgmax=800" 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="adding social network buttons" width="300">The person sharing is essential saying “Hey, you should check out this great artist’s artwork I just found”. People tend to trust the opinions of their friends than someone they do not know, and are more inclined to visit. By having the buttons at your website, you are providing a way for fans to promote your art, thereby growing your audience to include some of theirs. Now that you know the value of adding social networking buttons to an artist website, we will explain how you can include them at your own portfolio site.

Adding Social Network Buttons to your Artist Website

Social networking buttons at artist websites function by the shares of people who like your art enough to spread it with online friends....

Kate Masterson – Physical and Emotional Experience of the Landscape

<img align="left" alt="kate masterson emotional landscape" border="0" height="268" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RmDMlL4h3FI/ULkgiW9g5oI/AAAAAAAALQM/RtI65C7-X1A/kate-masterson-emotional-landscape6.jpg?imgmax=800" 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="kate masterson emotional landscape" width="370">Kate Masterson    West Yorkshire, Britain Physical and Emotional Experience of Being in the Landscape   <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">Four Blue Shapes ©Kate Masterson</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>     I live and work in the Holmfirth, West Yorkshire area and currently have a studio space at Radiant Works.  I graduated from DeMontfort Uni 2 years ago and am slowly carving my own line in the art world. I've always been surrounded by creative people and encouraged to be artistic. I feel being an artist isn't merely getting a degree in art. It's an all consuming element of a person. It's the way you see the world, think and conduct yourself. I feel if I wasn't an artist or have art in my life my world would be worth less and be less bright.

Kate Masterson – Physical and Emotional Experience of the Landscape

Kate Masterson West Yorkshire, Britain Physical and Emotional Experience of Being in the Landscape ...