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Second Place in the Facebook Art Contest – Was I Cheated?

I know that title got your attention! First I would like to begin by thanking everyone who voted for my painting in the 3rd 5 Pieces Gallery Art Contest at Facebook. The amount of support I received over the past few days was very humbling. Many people rallied around me - sharing my entry to their own Facebook walls and even asking their friends to vote. <img align="left" alt="caplin fish painting" height="527" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-leQUKR-z-_A/UTAF708a6TI/AAAAAAAANf8/lJwLIQZVF2w/caplin-fish-painting%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="caplin fish painting" width="400">With your help and support, I have achieved second place in the 5 Pieces Gallery art contest. This is the email I received from 5 Pieces Gallery this morning: Dear Graham Hope you are well. We are pleased to let you know that the 5 Pieces Gallery Art Contest has ended tonight at midnight and you are one of our winners! Just enter the code xxxxxxxx at our checkout and save $40 on whatever you like. Congratulations and be sure to check our page from time to time for the next art contest. Keep up your good work!

Second Place in the Facebook Art Contest – Was I Cheated?

I know that title got your attention! First I would like to begin by thanking everyone who voted for my painting in the 3rd 5 Pieces Gall...

Chai South - Some Dreams will not Die

<img align="left" alt="chai south couple 2" border="0" height="284" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-H__y6_wKFlk/US6-MP1CkoI/AAAAAAAANek/oBbx63W7btc/clip_image0016.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="chai south couple 2" width="320">Chai South New Jersey, USA Mediums: Oil paint, water based paints, digital, pen and ink and I use recycled materials for sculpting. Style: I am an expressionist with tendencies toward the abstract. For bread and butter still life’s with a bit of a twist. I tell a story using various mediums. Couple 2 – U Don't See Me © Chai South Some emotions are completely isolating and because I think visual the room of my emotions is dingy and dark. I think of myself as an old village woman who shares visual stories about interpersonal experiences. I’m a creative who is emotionally damaged and beautifully imperfect. My work is about passionate phrases.

Chai South - Some Dreams will not Die

Chai South New Jersey, USA Mediums : Oil paint, water based paints, digital, pen and ink and I use recycled materials for sculptin...

Manisha Vedpathak - An Unending Adventure in Arts

Manisha Vedpathak India Mediums: Acrylic and oil Style: Abstract, semi abstract and figurative I am an artist with Indian origin, residing in Africa for almost two decades. Currently I am staying in Ghana, West Africa along with my husband and two daughters. My medium of work is acrylic and oil. The important element of my work is vivid colors. Though I do not limit myself to a particular style, my strength however lies in abstracts which portray my visions through color, form and depth. My background in Engineering helps me with composition and shapes. I believe that the earthy colors that I use in some of my paintings, not only connect me to my Indian origin but also depicts the warmness of the African continent.   <img alt="Joyous Celebration Manisha Vedpathak" height="554" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CciT6qPAxc0/US07Gg3x6cI/AAAAAAAANcg/K6U3RVfjlf8/joyous-celebration-manisha-vedpathak%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Joyous Celebration Manisha Vedpathak" width="550">

Manisha Vedpathak - An Unending Adventure in Arts

Manisha Vedpathak India Mediums : Acrylic and oil Style : Abstract, semi abstract and figurative I am an artist with Indian origi...

Advice from Artists - Never Give up on Your Art

<img align="left" alt="never give up on art" border="0" height="250" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0jMRa6wrQ8E/USuH6j3HjCI/AAAAAAAANbY/aQjP-BMj4wI/never-give-up-on-art%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="never give up on art" width="262">I have been looking back over some of the great advice from the artists featured in our spotlights. Our spotlight has the question “Do you have any good advice for aspiring and emerging artists?” The most popular counsel, mentioned from 67 of our artists, is to keep creating art no matter what. Have patience and persistence, and stick with it through thick and thin. Work hard and build up a body of art. I have compiled some of the best and most encouraging advice from our spotlighted artists for this article.

Advice from Artists - Never Give up on Your Art

I have been looking back over some of the great advice from the artists featured in our spotlights. Our spotlight has the question “Do you h...

Marilyn Balke-Lowry Artist - Imaginart

Marilyn Balke-Lowry Montgomery, Texas (near Houston), USA Mediums: Mixed media, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, collage, charcoal, pen and ink Style: Abstract, abstract realism, “imaginart” I am a retired educator, living in the forests of Montgomery, Texas, and finally pursuing my passion as an artist. When I retired from the schools, I continued to practice private counselling, but this gave me my long-awaited opportunity to go back to school to study art. Since then I have opened up an entire new life in the art world. I have experienced a whole new sphere with wonderful new friends and have ignited my zest for something new in my life.   <img alt="Marilyn Balke-Lowry Artist Starburst" height="551" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gBuzKVomWeg/USqKf9UrGsI/AAAAAAAANaM/VLB4z8b2ug4/Marilyn-Balke-Lowry-Artist_Starburst%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Marilyn Balke-Lowry Artist Starburst" width="550"> Starburst © Marilyn Balke-Lowry: This is one of my pieces in my galaxy collection. I have always been fascinated with the star and planets, and this is my expression of a nebula, utilizing mixed media, including mica and powdered paint. I love to create new looks. I love to create new looks.

Marilyn Balke-Lowry Artist - Imaginart

Marilyn Balke-Lowry Montgomery, Texas (near Houston), USA Mediums : Mixed media, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, collage, charcoal, pen and...

How Artists Can Make an Impact on the World

Recently I had a conversation with another artist on Facebook chat. Out of the blue, she said this to me… <img align="left" alt="heat painting palma" height="250" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oUoJBDLIeqA/USk1d_Y__NI/AAAAAAAANZM/A5rJRbpiicQ/heat-painting-palma%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="heat painting palma" width="250">…I was completely clueless, with the Internet, with FB, with groups, all of it, then in red I saw your posts and learned everything from you, and so without knowing it you made a huge difference in my life, I've had four exhibits between October and now, and if it wasn't for you I wouldn't know where to even start. I am also very surprised you answered me and so to let you know I am extremely grateful, I don't know you personally but you changed my life, thank you from my heart! - Palma DiBello Mingozzi Heat - Palma DiBello Mingozzi (left)   Of course I am thrilled to hear of Palma’s success. Without knowing it, I have had an impact on the life of someone I didn’t even know before this conversation. This has led me to reflect on this topic. Many of us want to make our own contribution to the world, and be remembered for something BIG. We may want to make a positive contribution to society, bring about social change, or just leave behind something which we will be remembered for long after death. There are over 7 billion people in the world. How can a normal person who is not a politician or in the media make a difference? This may seem like a real challenge, but there ARE many normal, everyday people making an impact on their world, and changing the lives of others.   <img alt="paul strand quote world" height="375" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-P7yDeuqWGOs/USk1fOAecAI/AAAAAAAANZU/s_mvwkF7npo/paul-strand-quote-world%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="paul strand quote world" width="500">   The fact is, whether we realize it or not, artists have that power to make a lasting impact on the world and society. We must get our art out there, and in front of viewers. We must be capable of explaining what its about anytime. Making a huge impact on the world often does not come easy, but it can be done! The key is to shift the focus from wanting to change the world - to improving yourself. Focus on becoming a better artist, work on promoting yourself more and help others whenever possible. If you are one who desires to leave a lasting impression on others long after you have left this world, here are some tips to achieve that goal.

How Artists Can Make an Impact on the World

Recently I had a conversation with another artist on Facebook chat. Out of the blue, she said this to me… …I was completely clueless, w...

Alejandro Castanon – Vino Dipinte Art Gallery - Cultivating Art in Texas

Alejandro Castanon - Texas, U.S.A. I was born in Mexico and grew up in Spain and Germany. After finishing school I joined the military and ended up in Houston, TX. I separated from the military in 2011 to move to San Angelo, TX to be closer to my daughter. I opened the Vino Dipinte Art Gallery in October 2011 that exhibits over 15 local artists. <img alt="jim morrison painting" height="412" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zKWgie_1KNg/USblPgSuXJI/AAAAAAAANXQ/yFeMruR3r7A/jim-morrison-painting5.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="jim morrison painting" width="550"> I have always painted; mostly for fun but when I decided to leave the military and follow my dream to open a gallery I really jumped into full gear. All I do now is paint and sketch, I am deeply involved in the art community and actively <a title="promoting other artists" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/01/promoting-selling-art-online-articles.html">promoting other artists</a> as well myself. I think once I realized that my life was surrounded by art in more than one way I knew I had become an artist.

Alejandro Castanon – Vino Dipinte Art Gallery - Cultivating Art in Texas

Alejandro Castanon - Texas, U.S.A. I was born in Mexico and grew up in Spain and Germany. After finishing school I joined the military...

5 Pieces Gallery Art Contest on Facebook -Tips

Many of you have probably seen me promoting my entry for the 5 Pieces Art Contest at Facebook. A few days ago, I entered my painting ‘Capelin Run’ into the online art competition and am amazed by the amount of support which I have received! I have been utilizing my social networking resources to promote my entry – mainly posting at my Facebook profile and page, Twitter, and even creating an event on Facebook. <img align="left" alt="5 Pieces Gallery art contest" height="185" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eiHl-UPsuEw/USVnMdlvnzI/AAAAAAAANTE/P6kTOM9TB2I/5PiecesGallery-art-contest%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="5 Pieces Gallery art contest" width="350">Some of you may be wondering about 5 Pieces Gallery. 5 Pieces Gallery is an online art gallery based in Berne, Switzerland, representing many established and emerging artists worldwide, some of whom had exhibitions at MOMA, Saatchi Gallery, and other famous galleries. Print editions and originals can be purchased online through their website. The site also features current and past exhibitions held by 5 Pieces Gallery. The site currently represents more than 134 fine artists located in 34 countries. Currently, I am in second place with 150 votes. The number one spot, Eduardo Garibi, has 203 votes (these numbers have probably changed). <img alt="art contest votes" height="282" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bcMqUHsfdPE/USVnNv75yNI/AAAAAAAANTM/qyda4A6CL4E/art-contest-votes%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="art contest votes" width="550"> If you would like to vote for me, my entry can be accessed <a title="here" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/5-Pieces-Gallery/190864907599948?sk=app_381115221953426&app_data=3141" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. This does not work on mobile phones, by the way. The art contest, which began on Feb. 17, 2013,  ends on Feb. 27, 2013.

5 Pieces Gallery Art Contest on Facebook -Tips

Many of you have probably seen me promoting my entry for the 5 Pieces Art Contest at Facebook. A few days ago, I entered my painting ‘ Cape...

Claude Monet – Paintings, Influence and Impressionism

Claude Monet is one of my favorite artists, and I decided to write this article in tribute to the artist and his Impressionist style which ...

Jim Sloane Artist - Wood Collages and Sculptures

Jim Sloane West Coast United States Introduction: Jim Sloane : The Depeche Mode of woodworking. (Get their best of album and you...

New - In the Spotlight – Free Artist Advertising

We have been contemplating a way of promoting artists more at this site. Some have suggested more art being featured at Artpromotivate to make the site more visually appealing and interesting. Of course, we agree.. so read on to see what we are suggesting.   <img alt="charles horton cooley quote" height="452" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sn1Fdf1yo-s/USFv3oaopCI/AAAAAAAANOo/7cR4NMKpiao/charles-horton-cooley-quote%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="charles horton cooley quote" width="580">   So far, well over 120 visual artists have been interviewed at Artpromotivate. These can be found via the <a title="Contents page" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/p/table-of-contents-artpromotivate.html" target="_blank">Contents page</a>, and by searching the <a title="Artist Spotlight" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/search/label/Artist%20Spotlight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artist Spotlight</a> tag. We have been featuring these in retrospective posts and also have been actively promoting them via our Facebook page, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, etc. We also have a free <a title="directory of artist websites" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/directory-of-artists-and-their-websites.html" target="_blank">directory of artist websites</a>.

New - In the Spotlight – Free Artist Advertising

We have been contemplating a way of promoting artists more at this site. Some have suggested more art being featured at Artpromotivate t...

Interview with Karen Shidlo of Jester Jacques Gallery

<img align="left" alt="jester jacques gallery" border="0" height="130" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Lruko25tlyk/USAi7FI7jdI/AAAAAAAANOI/nDWwg_OQh2k/jester-jacques-gallery%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="jester jacques gallery" width="297">Recently, I had the honor of posting a very helpful guest post from Karen Shidlo of Jester Jacques Gallery in London, England – <a title="How to Approach an Art Gallery With Your Work" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/02/how-to-approach-art-gallery.html">How to Approach an Art Gallery With Your Work</a>.     Karen has also recently posted about Artpromotivate at the JJ Gallery blog (find the post <a title="here" href="http://www.jesterjacquesgallery.co.uk/art-pro-motivate-a-resourceful-online-tool-for-artists/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>), and I am very grateful for her kindness and generosity. I offered to feature her site and art gallery here as well, so I asked her some questions about Jester Jacques Gallery.

Interview with Karen Shidlo of Jester Jacques Gallery

Recently, I had the honor of posting a very helpful guest post from Karen Shidlo of Jester Jacques Gallery in London, England – How to Ap...

Nikki Sitzmann - Art to Celebrate the Bold and Unique

<img align="left" alt="halloween city nikki sitzmann" height="462" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TTQMC1ATs6U/UR6KFRzw0KI/AAAAAAAANNU/aBWeR9PTJPk/halloween-ity-nikki-sitzmann%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="halloween city nikki sitzmann" width="350">Nikki Sitzmann Oakland, California, USA My mom always said I was a free spirit but I never understood what she meant until a lot later. I discovered that I was an artist about 2 years ago after I put an end to some excessive behaviors. Now with more clarity I am able to understand who I am. Art helps me express this. My work is abstract and expressive. I use whatever I have, because the material I have is stuff I just come across. I rarely go out to buy supplies. I find that buying things can become wasteful, and it is fun and satisfies like a puzzle when I create something out of things others would throw away.

Nikki Sitzmann - Art to Celebrate the Bold and Unique

Nikki Sitzmann Oakland, California, USA My mom always said I was a free spirit but I never understood what she meant until a lot late...

10 Famous LOVE Paintings and Sculptures

<img align="left" alt="love sculpture valentines day" height="328" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MYM8tPxEp-o/URxN2ZBoBEI/AAAAAAAANLs/J9EUdve33sM/love-sculpture-valentines-day%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="love sculpture valentines day" width="350">Today is Feb. 14th! Happy Valentines Day!  The concept of LOVE has been explored by many artists throughout history. Some of my own paintings and drawings are based on this theme. Love is a very strong emotion, and is probably as difficult to define as art itself. There are several kinds of love – maternal, patriotism, brotherly, romantic love, etc.       Artists have interpreted this emotion in many ways, as seen in these 10 <a title="famous paintings" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/12/most-famous-artist-paintings.html" target="_blank">famous paintings</a> and sculptures based on LOVE!

10 Famous LOVE Paintings and Sculptures

Today is Feb. 14th! Happy Valentines Day! The concept of LOVE has been explored by many artists throughout history. Some of my own...

WPFolio – Free Wordpress Portfolio Theme

Whenever I find a useful free resource for artists online, I want to let everyone know about it. Such is the case with WPFolio , a free them...

How Artists Can Ruin their Reputation Online

<img align="left" alt="how to destroy reputation" border="0" height="258" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ADL_woD1c2c/URmcPSkdkJI/AAAAAAAANKM/dPf7H6acuo8/how-to-destroy-reputation5.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="how to destroy reputation" width="340">As artists, we regularly deal with the public, online and offline. Our reputation is crucial to our success. We should always be concerned about how we look in the public eye. The image of the artist is sometimes just as important as the art itself. Some collectors do buy from artists because of their public persona. On the other hand, they may not buy if they see your public image as tainted.   Please guard your online reputation and strive to take every necessary step to maintain a professional image. Without precautions, all your hard work may go down the tubes – I hate to see that happen to anyone. Here is a list of some things which can harm, and even destroy an artist’s reputation on the internet.

How Artists Can Ruin their Reputation Online

As artists, we regularly deal with the public, online and offline. Our reputation is crucial to our success. We should always be concerned...

How to Approach an Art Gallery With your Work

(The following is a guest post from Karen Shidlo of Jester Jacques Gallery.) Having been on both sides of this fence myself as both the artist looking for a gallery to show my work and now, a gallery director who is inundated with artist portfolios on a weekly basis, I feel quite confident in sharing these tips with you. <img align="left" alt="approach art gallery" height="225" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wCocqU1NUHY/URg7AwBQVDI/AAAAAAAANJk/iFfgVgC1izQ/approach-art-gallery%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="approach art gallery" width="300">I realize that some of what I say may seem trite or obvious, but trust me; if you want to use your time efficiently, do not neglect the simple measures which can ensure your success.   First of all, ensure that your website or blog is neat, easy to use and gets right to the point. We do not want to see anything extraneous, nor do we want to waste time trying to find where your latest artwork is.   Have a look at other people’s designs if you need some inspiration. When I visit an artist’s website, I immediately want to see their work; after all, that is what you are selling.

How to Approach an Art Gallery With your Work

(The following is a guest post from Karen Shidlo of Jester Jacques Gallery.) Having been on both sides of this fence myself as b...

How to Make an Artist Press Kit - Examples

An artist’s press kit is invaluable for the promotion of artwork, but is often overlooked.  <img align="left" alt="how to make press kit" border="0" height="300" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7E2v-axJ090/URaqMJGvITI/AAAAAAAANIo/aCt1lp0L_z4/how-to-make-press-kit5.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="how to make press kit" width="350">Press kits are also sometimes referred to as press package or media kit. The purpose of a press kit is for exposure and publicity. Artist media kits are meant to be mailed or handed to members of the media, art galleries, potential art buyers, promoters, art agents, art reps, etc. These people may receive may submissions from artists, and it is important that yours be original and stand out. The press kit contains information about the artist, the artist statement, resume, awards, exhibitions, artwork samples, etc. Most artists already have most of the information which a press package needs – the information just has to be compiled in a presentable form. Included here is a brief overview of some of the recommended ingredients of a good artist’s media kit. What you need may vary according to where and who you are presenting it to. Below this are some tips for creating a media package of your own, and also some sites you may visit including press kit examples and samples.

How to Make an Artist Press Kit - Examples

An artist’s press kit is invaluable for the promotion of artwork, but is often overlooked. Press kits are also sometimes referred to as p...

Kajal Zaveri Artist - Celebrations and Self Expressions

<img align="left" alt="kajal zaveri artist" border="0" height="368" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Odpg6Iz-tvM/URXrabxlPwI/AAAAAAAANHk/ACcHPRtnlhE/kajal-zaveri-artist.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="kajal zaveri artist" width="370">Kajal Zaveri Bay Area, CA, USA Mediums: Oil paintings Style: Abstract, Semi Abstract, Abstract Realism I was born in India and currently reside in the Bay Area, California since the last 16 years.   <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">Autumn Hues - Oil Painting on Canvas © Kajal Zaveri</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>   With an MBA in finance and MA in economics I have worked in various corporate positions. However, since the last couple of years, I have been pursuing my true passion and switched careers to being a full time artist. Being largely self taught, I love the lack of rules in art and feel that is reflected in my work, which is bold, colorful and vibrant. I have worked in many mediums like oils, watercolors, charcoal, pastels, with my current emphasis being on oil paintings and I absolutely love the freedom of big, bold, tactile strokes and multi-layering that oil painting. My painting style is a mix of abstract and semi abstract portrayals in rich, lush colors.

Kajal Zaveri Artist - Celebrations and Self Expressions

Kajal Zaveri Bay Area, CA, USA Mediums: Oil paintings Style: Abstract, Semi Abstract, Abstract Realism I was born in India and ...

10 Spotlights - How do Artists Sell their Artworks?

How and where do artists sell art? This is one of the questions in our artist spotlight questionnaire: “Do you sell your artworks? How?” The answers are quite varied, but there is one consistent element in most responses. Artists who sell more have tried several promotion methods. The most successful of these is through exhibiting artwork at galleries or public spaces. To sell art, artists also promote online, participate in art fairs, sell affordable art, sell though their list, etc. If you are interested in learning how to sell art, please refer to this post: <a title="5 Articles to help Sell Art" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/01/promoting-selling-art-online-articles.html">5 Articles to help Sell Art</a> Also take the advice of the artists below, who share their experiences with selling art. <ol> <li> <h3><a title="Niharika Garg" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/01/niharika-garg-indian-artist.html">Niharika Garg</a></h3> <img align="right" alt="Niharika Garg" border="0" height="231" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7DeO3QHO-fc/UPWHNJ_VtDI/AAAAAAAAMtE/UU7MGYNeeJY/still-life-oil_thumb%25255B9%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="Niharika Garg" width="300">India, Delhi  Mediums: Charcoal, oil paintings Style: illustration, realism <blockquote> Have you sold any of your paintings thus far? I haven’t sold any artwork through private exhibitions (I’m not that confident yet). But I have sold 2-3 by organising exhibitions at home. That was a small affair. I would start putting up my work very soon in the coming year. </blockquote>   </li></ol>

10 Spotlights - How do Artists Sell their Artworks?

How and where do artists sell art? This is one of the questions in our artist spotlight questionnaire: “ Do you sell your artworks? How? ...

Websites to Sell Prints Online for Art and Photography

The main advantage of selling prints online is convenience. Print on demand websites take care of all the time consuming work – creat...

Facebook Art Pages - Carolyn Ritchie Bedford and JJ Jacobs

A few days ago, we posted an article titled <a title="Post Art Quotations at Facebook to Boost Shares and Likes" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/01/art-quotations-boost-facebook-likes.html" target="_blank">Post Art Quotations at Facebook to Boost Shares and Likes</a>. In this article, we explained how to create images with artist quotations, and then share them at Facebook. This idea is actually very simple and not an original one, and others are doing this with much success. <a title="Like us at Facebook!" href="https://www.facebook.com/artpromotivate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> <img align="left" alt="Like us on Facebook!" border="0" height="72" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IhqnwsEn_lA/T4V9lvtFXUI/AAAAAAAAEtQ/OxpJm6TacJA/facebook-like-art5.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Like us on Facebook!" width="198"></a>We recently began our own campaign for posting <a title="artist quotations" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/famous-inspirational-art-quotes.html" target="_blank">artist quotations</a> at the Artpromotivate Facebook page. We intend to post a separate art quote each day and track our progress. Since we began 6 days ago, we have achieved 60 new likes, which averages out to 10 likes per day to our Facebook page! This is very good progress and we will be posting an update on this campaign in a future post. <h3>Facebook Pages from Artists</h3> In this Facebook page promotion we feature artists Carolyn Ritchie Bedford and JJ Jacobs. Read on as they tell us how they use Facebook for promoting artworks, and share their valuable advice.

Facebook Art Pages - Carolyn Ritchie Bedford and JJ Jacobs

A few days ago, we posted an article titled Post Art Quotations at Facebook to Boost Shares and Likes . In this article, we explained how...

Tina Townsend Artist - Break Through with Colour

Tina Townsend Langley, B.C. Canada Mediums: Oil, Acrylic and watercolor <img align="left" alt="Daves Cove tina townsend" border="0" height="300" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wkcS3qwU9WQ/URAun_xxEoI/AAAAAAAAND8/VBCycI7k3jo/Daves_Cove_tina_townsend6.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="Daves Cove tina townsend" width="370">I was born and raised in British Columbia where I still reside with my beautiful daughters and grandchildren. I’ve always had a great passion for art but always feared the saying “Starving Artist". Finally jumping fully into the passion that drove me day and night and I’ve never looked back. Working in the health care system has always brought many joys and trials to my life but I’ve never felt it to be a career. I’ve always walked on the safe side with my creativity; until recently I learned to bust out and create with boldness and movement. All paintings are originals that have been painted with a passion that is fuelled by years of training and experience.

Tina Townsend Artist - Break Through with Colour

Tina Townsend Langley, B.C. Canada Mediums: Oil, Acrylic and watercolor I was born and raised in British Columbia where I still re...

The Psychological Effect of Colors and New Site Design

<img align="left" alt="website design colors" border="0" height="171" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-A09CkzQSGTk/UQ7lAvX52iI/AAAAAAAANBY/-iKiOFWb-5U/website-design-colors%25255B6%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="website design colors" width="350">I have been working hard for the past two days on the redesign of Artpromotivate. This is something I have been considering for a long time. I thought the bright red of the past design was way too distracting from the content. So I have decided to choose a blue color scheme.   The color scheme does have a psychological effect on visitors to websites, just as we all know it has an emotional effect in painting. This may be something to think about for the design of your websites and art blogs. Blue actually has the opposite effect of red. <h3>Psychological Effect of the Colors RED and BLUE</h3>

The Psychological Effect of Colors and New Site Design

I have been working hard for the past two days on the redesign of Artpromotivate . This is something I have been considering for a long t...

Azerbaijan Artist Mehriban Efendi - Art of a Soul

<img align="left" alt="artist mehriban efendi" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FPIkz4Up0Y8/UQxPLyElBrI/AAAAAAAAM8Q/cD89LQNZmCQ/artist-mehriban-efendi1.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="artist mehriban efendi" width="270"> Mehriban Efendi                                                          Azerbaijan Mediums: Mix media, acrylic, oil on canvas Style: Surrealism I am an international award winning artist working in surrealistic style of work which is coming from not mind but from “a heart home” of a soul which has more knowledge than a human being. <h4>“Please tell us about your first experience creating.”</h4> I first started to paint at seven while sitting in a class-room at the school and non stop ignoring the teacher and class-mates.

Azerbaijan Artist Mehriban Efendi - Art of a Soul

Mehriban Efendi Azerbaijan Mediums : Mix media, acrylic, oil on canvas St...