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iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad Apps for Artists to Paint and Draw

One time a <a title="sketchbook" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/artist-sketchbook-drawing-ideas-tips.html">sketchbook</a> was the only way to express ideas on the go. With the digital revolution and mobile devices, several apps have arisen which allow artists to create art – anytime, any place - right from an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.  Some of these apps allow digital painting and drawing, which when completed can be instantly uploaded to Facebook, Twitter or even emailed. Listed here are some of the more popular of these apps, all of which are available on the iTunes store. <h3 align="center">Art Apps for Artists</h3>   <h3>Art Studio – draw, paint and edit photo</h3> <img title="art studio iphone" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="art studio iphone" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-N2ZTdJzjtOA/Uae8spYLjkI/AAAAAAAAOmo/WsyAPvLw5eA/art-studio-iphone4.png?imgmax=800" width="201" height="195">Artists can use <a title="Artstudio" href="http://siteapplist.getapp.cc/app/354818333" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artstudio</a> to draw and paint anywhere. It allows uploading and <a title="manipulation of photographs" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/photoshop-optimize-photographs-of-art.html">manipulation of photographs</a>. Artstudio has 16 tools: select, wet paintbrush, pencil, dry paintbrush, dots, spray, eraser, bucket fill, smudge, gradient, clone, text, heal,  dodge/burn, blur/sharpen, and eyedropper. Artstudio also has 450 brushes (150 are in the free version, 300 in the paid). There are many other features such as guidelines, grid, select tool text tool, stroke settings, layers, filters, and much more. Artstudio is a powerful tool for creating art on the go. This app is optimized for iPhone5, but also compatible with iPod Touch and iPad.

iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad Apps for Artists to Paint and Draw

One time a sketchbook was the only way to express ideas on the go. With the digital revolution and mobile devices, several apps have ari...

Ken Roko - Artist Spotlight - Inner Peace

Ken Roko Toronto, Canada Mediums: Digital. Oil. Pastel. Style: Traditional. Contemporary.   <img title="Lone Star 1 ken roko" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="Lone Star 1 ken roko" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MhXF7d1FiQk/UaU0-uHt_VI/AAAAAAAAOlw/2mEo-NmLVV4/Lone-Star1-ken-roko%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="550">   I graduated from Animation Classical Program initially and continued to study 3D Visual Art program. After the graduation, I've been working as a 2D/ 3D artist in entertainment industry. Recently I turned into a full-time <a title="freelance artist" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/03/katie-hone-abstract-artwork.html">freelance artist</a>. I am taking various freelance projects and developing my own art work on the side simultaneously. I primarily work with digital media through 2D and 3D applications, but enjoy developing images through traditional media.

Ken Roko - Artist Spotlight - Inner Peace

Ken Roko Toronto, Canada Mediums : Digital. Oil. Pastel. Style : Traditional. Contemporary. I graduated from Animation ...

Understanding Art Licensing Contracts and Agreements

Have you been wondering about how to get into the <a title="world of art licensing" href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?Clk=4678733" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">world of art licensing</a>? For those who do not know much about licensing art, here is a brief overview of what is involved. <a title="How to Understand Art Licensing Contracts" href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?Clk=4678733" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img title="how-to-understand-art-licensing-contracts" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline" alt="how-to-understand-art-licensing-contracts" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-niKHLSp4eQM/UaVwg7juXwI/AAAAAAAAOmQ/ipJMXj7e8LQ/how-to-understand-art-licensing-contracts%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="237" height="181"></a>The artist, illustrator, designer or photographer makes an agreement with a company for specific usage of a work. This may involve something as simple as a photograph or artwork printed on postcards, which would be distributed to multiple locations. As in book publishing, the artist may receive a percentage of each item sold, or an agreed upon amount.   In these situations it is important that the artist ensure that they retain copyright of their artwork, especially in the case of wanting to license it for a different type of product. I know of many artists who <a title="license artwork" href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?Clk=4678733" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">license their artwork</a> to companies, and are having great success with it. If you are one who is interested in licensing art, it is essential that you understand what art licensing contracts are all about. There are some great resources that I recommend.

Understanding Art Licensing Contracts and Agreements

Have you been wondering about how to get into the world of art licensing ? For those who do not know much about licensing art , here is a...

10 Artists and the Regrets they have in their Art Career

<img title="regrets of artists" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="regrets of artists" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XfcN3SP7zDU/UaPvFnkb3xI/AAAAAAAAOlg/_3uKDV5FNEE/regrets-of-artists%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="240" height="238">Who hasn’t had some regrets in their life? I once had plenty of regrets of my own. I wished I hadn’t wasted so much time over the years in getting my art career off the ground. Another big regret of mine was not continuing my education after I got out of art school. I looked back and thought I could have done a lot better (financially) by studying something like graphic design, web design, or other jobs requiring creative skills. But, I realize that life sometimes brings us places we never thought possible. I am very happy where I am in life right now. I know I would not be here (and writing at Artpromotivate) if it weren’t for the choices and mistakes I’ve made. I don’t really regret anything at all… but live for today… and look forward to tomorrow! Here are 10 artists who have shared their regrets in our <a title="artist spotlight" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/p/free-artist-spotlight-interview-how-to.html">artist spotlight</a>.

10 Artists and the Regrets they have in their Art Career

Who hasn’t had some regrets in their life? I once had plenty of regrets of my own. I wished I hadn’t wasted so much time over the years i...

ShawN shawN - Art of the Real or Unreal? - Artist Spotlight

ShawN shawN California, USA Style : abstract, political conceptual Daraa Drought Drowned by a Bloody Bath © ShawN shawN ...

How to Become a Tattoo Artist – Ideas for Art Businesses

What is required to become a tattoo artist? What does it take to get into the tattooing industry? Many dream of becoming a tattoo artist, but without the adequate training and artistic talent, they often fail miserably. <img title="become tattoo artist" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline" alt="become tattoo artist" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ad6DJ_lZ-ps/UZ_NJrgcjrI/AAAAAAAAOjU/VI5BkH4bYG8/become-tattoo-artist5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="241">If you are an artist, you are already one step ahead in becoming a tattooist. Many of the skills the artist has (including creative talent) is needed to become an accomplished tattooist. Tattooing requires a good eye, steady hand, patience and very good drawing skills. A trained tattooist also should know everything involved with inking a tattoo and running a shop. As with most <a title="business ideas for artists" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/05/business-ideas-for-artists.html">business ideas for artists</a>, a lot of training and practice is required before becoming qualified to actually ink a person. Learning tattooing is a little more complicated than ordering a tattoo kit from eBay and trying to learn on your own. Depending on where you live you may find that there are certain laws or regulations in regards to becoming certified to open a tattoo shop. If you have an interest in the art of tattooing, and would like to learn more, do some research online. Visit some tattoo forums and watch tattoo <a title="instructional videos on Youtube" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/art-instructional-video-webcam-youtube.html">instructional videos on Youtube</a>. Realize though that free online tattoo training is often not adequate for learning tattooing. But, you can use it to decide if the tattooing business is for you. Here are some steps to becoming a tattoo artist:

How to Become a Tattoo Artist – Ideas for Art Businesses

What is required to become a tattoo artist ? What does it take to get into the tattooing industry ? Many dream of becoming a tattoo artis...

How do Galleries Manage Their Relationships with Artists?

<img title="galleries manage relationships artists" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="galleries manage relationships artists" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wMUm533OYrc/UZ6YF-brQWI/AAAAAAAAOh8/LccNuuP_qZM/galleries-manage-relationships-artists%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="250">When the issue of how galleries are managed is brought up, it seems as though oil paintings or artworks are sold as though they were commercial products. But, it should be known that having great passion and interest to work with artists in order that others may be influenced is a prerequisite to starting a gallery. In this line, there are many who would admit that if anyone would like to become a successful art gallery owner, the most important thing they would need to have is a professional pair of eyes. This means that prior to the entry of any artists or artworks to the walk of fame, the host of the gallery would have to be already aware of either the artists’ or artworks’ importance. Of course, gallery owners would have to familiarize themselves with the directions of the market and ongoing trends. By being knowledgeable of these things and combining them to look for excellent artists whose artworks fit the trends in the market, <a title="gallery owners" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/02/how-to-approach-art-gallery.html" target="_blank">gallery owners</a> can be successful.

How do Galleries Manage Their Relationships with Artists?

When the issue of how galleries are managed is brought up, it seems as though oil paintings or artworks are sold as though they were com...

Sergey Kireev Photographer - I Square The World

Sergey Kireev St. Petersburg, Russia "Sergey was born in 1961 in Russia. In 1983 finished the Far Eastern State University in Vladivostok with a degree in Japanese language and culture. Started learning photography some 10 years ago, now works as a digital artist and a photographer.  Have sold some works in USA, Japan, China and Russia" <img title="Copenhagen Tivoli Sergey Kireev" style="display: inline" alt="Copenhagen Tivoli Sergey Kireev" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qmYdgYURcS8/UZ0F1Q9k8lI/AAAAAAAAOhE/vQak9c8RUq4/Copenhagen-Tivoli-Sergey-Kireev6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="550"> At least this is how I am represented on Tribe magazine, being a <a title="correspondent of which" href="http://www.tribemagazine.org/correspondents.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">correspondent of which</a> is a real honor for me. Also I do my best to run a project aiming to promote artists and their works. The project includes an online <a title="Alberta Gallery" href="http://sergeykireev.com/AlbertaGallery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta Gallery</a>, an educational platform Art Coaching, which is being run in Russian, supporting accounts in social media, etc.

Sergey Kireev Photographer - I Square The World

Sergey Kireev St. Petersburg, Russia "Sergey was born in 1961 in Russia. In 1983 finished the Far Eastern State University in Vl...

Society6 – Review of Features for Illustrators, Designers and Artists

Recently, I posted about a print on demand service called Society6. If you missed it, you can find it here: <a title="Society6 Review" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/05/society6-selling-art-on-t-shirts-ipod.html" target="_blank">Society6 Review</a> At Society6, members can not only sell prints of artwork and design, but also sell them on products such as ipod cases, laptops, t-shirts, hoodies, pillows, and more. Society6 is basically an opportunity to license your art for printing on products (though Society6 does not assume any ownership of the works). <a title="Society6 Review" href="http://society6.com/GrahamMatthews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img title="Society6 Review" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="Society6 Review" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gn_0_MJ3CVI/UZv7fqWQOGI/AAAAAAAAOgc/D6Oqa2TRzb4/society6-review6.png?imgmax=800" width="550" height="341"></a>  I have posted a few products for sale and am enjoying my experience with Society6 thus far. I haven’t sold anything yet through the site (only been there a week), but wasn’t really expecting to yet.

Society6 – Review of Features for Illustrators, Designers and Artists

Recently, I posted about a print on demand service called Society6. If you missed it, you can find it here: Society6 Review At Society...

Business Ideas for Artists

<img title="business ideas for artists" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="business ideas for artists" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-G61NDocFp7U/UZrBcH-JBzI/AAAAAAAAOgA/jmqC7rrGnz8/business-ideas-for-artists%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="250">One thing my professors did not teach me in art school is the realm of possibilities to make use of artistic talent. I was conditioned to think that the gallery system was the only option as a working artist. The truth is, artists are needed in many professions, especially ones involving creativity and artistic talent. I will be writing a series here covering some alternative business ideas for artists. Hopefully this series will inspire and encourage some of you to pursue your dream in art – in whatever form that means to you.   If you are selling your art, you already have your own business. You are either working independently or through a gallery. There are basically two options for independent artists: To work solely on their art, and spend all efforts branding and marketing themselves. The other is to find other areas (such as teaching) that can work side by side with an art career. One sure way to grow your <a title="art business" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/blogs-learn-about-art-business.html">art business</a> is by expanding into other areas.

Business Ideas for Artists

One thing my professors did not teach me in art school is the realm of possibilities to make use of artistic talent. I was conditioned to...

Society6 - Selling Art on T-Shirts, Ipod Cases and more

Have you ever thought about putting some of your art on t-shirts, ipod cases, greeting cards and more? What about specifically designing things for these and similar products. There are a host of new sites that provide such a service, and allow artists to make a little profit from the items on the products. The sites do the work of creating the product, packaging, shipping and customer service. All the artist has to do is post their creations and promote them. <img title="society6 tshirts ipod cases" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="society6 tshirts ipod cases" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VQNnM15S8is/UZkrhMsMl2I/AAAAAAAAOfo/teloMznImUY/society6-tshirts-ipod-cases5.png?imgmax=800" width="550" height="346">   For artists, the main advantage of these sites is not the <a title="selling of art" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/02/how-do-artists-sell-their-art.html">selling of art</a> (although this would be great), but the fact that using these sites to promote and brand yourself can be extremely effective. Of course, that would depend on the genre or style of art you create… and how many you sell.

Society6 - Selling Art on T-Shirts, Ipod Cases and more

Have you ever thought about putting some of your art on t-shirts, ipod cases, greeting cards and more? What about specifically designing ...

Christine Keech - My Heart is Pounding because its Exposed

Christine Keech Windsor, Ontario, Canada I am a painter and a teacher of a 7/8th grade combined class at a private, Christian school....

The Unconventional Guide to Art and Money Review

Have you had a chance to read Chris Guillebeau’s ebook <a title="Unconventional Guide to Art & Money" href="http://unconventionalguides.com/cmd.php?Clk=4769810" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Unconventional Guide to Art and Money</a>? This happens to be one of the best books I’ve read on the subject of art promotion… and I wish I had it years ago. Chris is the well admired author of The Art of Non-Conformity blog. <a title="Unconventional Guide to Art & Money" href="http://unconventionalguides.com/cmd.php?Clk=4769810" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img title="Unconventional Guide to Art & Money" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Unconventional Guide to Art & Money" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SuNeFHujv5k/UZVX1Ty0jqI/AAAAAAAAOeo/1nNI9kERdIU/art-money-guide6.gif?imgmax=800" width="528" height="173"></a> Chris says that there are many valid reasons for creating art. Not all artists want to make money with art. Some use art as a pass-time or hobby. But, there are a large group of artists who would like to support themselves and their family doing what they love. The vast majority of artists coming out of art school have not learned how to promote themselves (I know because I was one of them!). Every year over 30,000 artists graduate from art colleges in the U.S. alone. But although they have talent, they are not trained in how to represent themselves or how to build connections. Most end up giving up art altogether or working at daytime jobs unrelated to art. Those who continue in their art career have to learn by trial and error, or look to other resources, such as the <a title="Unconventional Guide to Art & Money" href="http://unconventionalguides.com/cmd.php?Clk=4769810" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guide to Art & Money</a>, to learn what it takes to market art.

The Unconventional Guide to Art and Money Review

Have you had a chance to read Chris Guillebeau’s ebook The Unconventional Guide to Art and Money ? This happens to be one of the best boo...

Solanges Jolicoeur - Life Painter - Figurative Non-Anecdotic Subjects

<img title="gingerbread Solanges Jolicoeur" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline" alt="gingerbread Solanges Jolicoeur" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YyR9IZ7nDO0/UZQBe7SkMoI/AAAAAAAAOdg/ufmWyagdLSQ/gingerbread-Solanges-Jolicoeur%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="528">Solanges Jolicoeur Caribbean Islands/Haiti Mediums: acrylics / pastels Style: figurative, non anecdotic subjects I began drawing, then painting at a very early age. As long as I can remember, painting has always been part of my life, even when I was not a professional yet.   Gingerbread © Solanges Jolicoeur those charming houses made of bricks and wood that resisted the passing of time and disasters, are rarely renovated and disappear gradually.       As a child, I used to make my own greeting cards: Chinese ink for the contours and shadows, color pencils and decorating edge scissors were the magical materials that gave me the feeling of being a professional artist. Beside painting , I am an <a title="art collector" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/06/where-to-find-art-collectors-to-invite.html">art collector</a> and antiques lover, I have numerous personal activities like sports (from racket sports, combat sports (judo) to motorized (off road), I also like internal tourism into cultural sites that inspire me.

Solanges Jolicoeur - Life Painter - Figurative Non-Anecdotic Subjects

Solanges Jolicoeur Caribbean Islands/Haiti Mediums : acrylics / pastels Style : figurative, non anecdotic subjects I began drawin...

Art.com – Buy Art Reproductions Online by Famous Artists

One time, to see the paintings of famous artists, one had to visit museums or art galleries. These days it is possible for anyone to hang a reproduction of a famous artwork in their own home, and be inspired by it anytime. <a title="Art.com" href="http://affiliates.art.com/get.art?T=15071711&A=274388&L=9&P=0&S=1&Y=616" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img title="Visit Art.com" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Visit Art.com" align="right" src="http://artfiles.art.com/images/aff/banners/art_300x250_May08sale.gif" width="300" height="250"></a>I like to surround myself with my favorite pieces.. which aren’t just my own. I also own reproductions by Picasso, Monet, Dali, Van Gogh (can’t afford the originals… yet) and originals by a few contemporary artists. One of the most popular sites to buy reproductions of famous paintings is the site <a href="http://affiliates.art.com/get.art?T=15071711&A=274388&L=9&P=0&S=6&Y=37" target="_blank">Art.com</a>. Art.com is an established online print on demand site for the works of artists past and present.

Art.com – Buy Art Reproductions Online by Famous Artists

One time, to see the paintings of famous artists, one had to visit museums or art galleries. These days it is possible for anyone to hang...

How to Evaluate Abstract Art

<img title="evaluate abstract art" 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="evaluate abstract art" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JssNcOQUYRs/UZFfqXP3ynI/AAAAAAAAObo/EXNVdxp7swY/evaluate-abstract-art5.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="250">There are a lot of uncertainties when evaluating abstract art due to the constant changes that happen and the plethora of techniques available. Labeling an abstract hard would indeed be a pretty tough task, because not only do those who are not fond of art find it tough, it holds an obvious difficulty even to those who deal with art very often. Abstract art possesses a type of uniqueness that causes people to have great divisions in their opinions and perceptions of it. Abstract art is not a solid form of art, nor does it have any hints of logic behind it, this illogicality here refers to the fact that abstract art is able to convey expressions that do not exist in the realm of logic. In other words abstract art does not necessarily need to reflect situations in a logical way (some ‘logical’ examples include societal, governmental, economical or even moral issues). Just as when a perfect square is drawn, the reliance on logic is inescapable, but the four-sided picture is just an abstract creation of several lines combined, not that it is required to have any need for logical explanations or a theme. <img title="kajal zaveri artist" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="kajal zaveri artist" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2mZwQxIEmzY/UZFfrGgGNAI/AAAAAAAAObw/pSGL6J9plVU/kajal-zaveri-artist5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="239">Abstract art represents a counter-logic visual experience that does not have a theme attached to itself, as for the process of creating this visual experience, it requires logical considerations and appropriate approaches to be done. On top of that, regardless of the type of abstract art done, it will require logical thoughts of the human brain to modify the various elements of art in the process, the certainty of logic in the process of creation and the different forms of abstractions possible reflecting an illogical pattern is most distinct characteristic of abstract art. By <a title="Kajal Zaveri" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/02/kajal-zaveri-artist-celebrations.html">Kajal Zaveri</a>

How to Evaluate Abstract Art

There are a lot of uncertainties when evaluating abstract art due to the constant changes that happen and the plethora of techniques ava...

Famous Blind Artists who Paint in Spite of Blindness or Vision Impairment

<img title="blind artists who paint" 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="blind artists who paint" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wLRpJjY0HR8/UZALPXWeoCI/AAAAAAAAObA/UVdRVggZPc0/blind-artists-who-paint%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="250">Recently, I posted about the fears some artists have: <a title="What do Artists Fear" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/05/how-artists-deal-with-fears.html">What do Artists Fear</a> The response to that post has been overwhelming! Most artists fear how their paintings will turn out, if they will be accepted by peers… or whether they will make any money from selling art. But, there is one real fear that many artists are facing, that is losing one’s eyesight and even going blind.   This is a comment from Harry van Deelen. “A few years ago I have had an red and painful eye, the oculist told me that I have a rheumatic ignited eye, I get medication and still is my left eye going backwards I need special glasses for it. And the oculist told that it happened that the next time the other eye will get an ignition. In that case I have to started directly with medication. I am certainly afraid for blindness, because such is the case by more artists. For a virtual artist it is one of the most important things that can happened.” Harry van Deelen

Famous Blind Artists who Paint in Spite of Blindness or Vision Impairment

Recently, I posted about the fears some artists have: What do Artists Fear The response to that post has been overwhelming! Most artis...

5 Famous Paintings with Mother and Child - Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms!

A very Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and grandmothers reading this today. Motherhood has been a topic of many famous paintings and sculptures throughout history. Mothers deserve to be honoured today, and everyday throughout the year. This post is a tribute to all our mothers! <ol> <li> <h3>Innocence (L’innocence) - William Adolphe Bouguereau (1893)</h3> <img title="Bouguereau Linnocence" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="Bouguereau Linnocence" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-psbbrEN5hXM/UY7CbHTyzDI/AAAAAAAAOaE/LSxFcSspbVo/Bouguereau-Linnocence%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="389">William Adolphe Bouguereau was a popular French traditionalist and painter. He often used classical and mythological themes and made common use of the female form in his realistic paintings. His painting here entitled Innocence depicts a mother holding a lamb and her baby, both symbols of innocence. </li></ol>

5 Famous Paintings with Mother and Child - Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms!

A very Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and grandmothers reading this today. Motherhood has been a topic of many famous paintings a...

How to Use Postal Services to Mail Art Cheaply and Inexpensively?

As you probably know, the costs of shipping art can get quite costly depending on how its shipped and where. Artists have asked me this...

Tim smith - Highly Detailed Hand Drawn Portraits in Graphite Pencil

Tim Smith Northamptonshire England Mediums : Graphite pencil, acrylic Style : Realism Hi my name is Tim smith - I live...

Where is a Good Place to Get Art Prints Made?

<img title="place prints made" 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="place prints made" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tmkjhy4dhkE/UYk6cezU8rI/AAAAAAAAONI/qy7HXPBV4s8/place-prints-made%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="250">I recently received a question about creating and selling prints. Its kind of an open ended question which can have different answers depending on the person answering. I have a question Graham. I have asked this no. of artists but none has answered it honestly. The truth is I am new in this selling business and I want to sell my work on my own too because selling from these online websites like Fine Art America, you don’t make much. My question is which is a good place to get your prints made so that you can give people a better price than Fine Art America and you make some profit as well. I have tried places like Office Max but they don’t offer too many choices in prints. Thank you <a title="Sonali" href="https://www.facebook.com/serene.compositions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonali</a> Sonali is asking this question. Do you know cheap, affordable places to get art prints made?

Where is a Good Place to Get Art Prints Made?

I recently received a question about creating and selling prints. Its kind of an open ended question which can have different answers depend...

Kelly L Hendrickson - The Inspiration of the Story

Kelly L Hendrickson Minnesota, Upper Midwest, USA Mediums: Mixed Media Textiles Style: Representational   <img title="SkyGazer Kelly Hendrickson" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="SkyGazer Kelly Hendrickson" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-E8O6bOHX_Xk/UYb11OeGpRI/AAAAAAAAOL0/Jb805VqZ8xc/SkyGazer-Kelly-Hendrickson7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" height="333">   I’ve always had a creative bent even when running my own company as a Meeting/Event Planner. Then I started dyeing fabrics and soon discovered Art Quilts. The world of art was calling and I could not resist jumping in with both feet. Closed down my company, built a studio and never looked back. I went from art quilts to incorporating those textiles on painted canvas. Now I’m continuing that journey by adding in found items or anything that enhances the story of a particular art work.

Kelly L Hendrickson - The Inspiration of the Story

Kelly L Hendrickson Minnesota, Upper Midwest, USA Mediums : Mixed Media Textiles Style : Representational I’ve always h...

As an Artist, What do you Fear the Most and How do you Deal with Fears?

<img title="artists handle fears" 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 16px 0px 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="artists handle fears" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v9kegkMyGQ4/UYP14u29tbI/AAAAAAAAOKo/4wGZQnb2R9U/artists-handle-fears5.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="250">Fears are a normal part of life. We all have fears of one sort or another. As artists, we may fear about not selling or having <a title="creative block" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/how-to-overcome-artist-creative-block.html">creative block</a> – not being inspired. We may be afraid of not being taken seriously, ridiculed for creating certain artworks and even have <a title="self-doubt" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/04/motivational-quotes-about-success.html">self-doubt</a>. For commissioned pieces, we may be afraid we do not live up to our customers expectations. Many artists (especially on the internet) even have great fears of their <a title="artwork being stolen" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2011/12/how-to-protect-your-art-from-online.html">artwork being stolen</a>.   It is important to face fears head on. May be you remember the television show Fear Factor, which pits competitors in a contest to face some of their deepest fears. These may be fear of heights, fear of bugs, fear of the dark, and more. In every episode, the competitors faced a variety of fears. The one who overcome all of them usually won the grand prize at the end. Being an artist may at times seem like an episode of Fear Factor. Along with the thing we love doing (creating art), we are facing the things we may hate. For some these may be dealing with the public, selling art, and everything which deals with business. But we have to learn to face some of these fears if we want any degree of success. Lets start the discussion.

As an Artist, What do you Fear the Most and How do you Deal with Fears?

Fears are a normal part of life. We all have fears of one sort or another. As artists, we may fear about not selling or having creative b...

James Bell - An Artist and a Work of Art - Live Performance Painting

James Bell London, United Kingdom Mediums: acrylic, canvas, board, kettle, brushes Style: live and abstract   London based, James Bell is a live performance painter that creates his dynamic work during art exhibitions and various events. He thrives on captivating an audience as he dances and throws paint. Some describe his work as 'quirky' whilst others prefer the term 'endearing'.   <img title="james bell darnley gallery 2012" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="james bell darnley gallery 2012" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-W_6OPqsumcc/UYMIyS25jtI/AAAAAAAAOKI/SL65y6SKGjw/james-bell-darnleygallery-2012%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="368"> Darnley Gallery Performance © James Bell   <h3>Early memories creating:</h3> I am a very nostalgic artist. I have vivid memories of the art room during my years at primary school, which were some of my first times learning about paint. I would often receive merits and certificates for my work which I suppose led me to take art seriously at a young age.

James Bell - An Artist and a Work of Art - Live Performance Painting

James Bell London, United Kingdom Mediums : acrylic, canvas, board, kettle, brushes Style : live and abstract London based, J...

How can an Artist Know if a Painting is Finished?

<img title="artist know painting finished" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="artist know painting finished" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oLOU4w3Cu-Y/UYG_Uroga_I/AAAAAAAAOJk/VvQyQusxB5g/artist-know-painting-finished%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="250">This is one of the most commonly asked questions for artists, but can be one of the most difficult to answer. How can an artist tell when a painting is completed, and doesn’t need to be worked on anymore? For myself, this is difficult to answer. Many times I reach a point where I just know that a painting is finished, and immediately begin working on something else. At other times, when I return to a painting, I suddenly realize that the <a title="painting" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/07/drawing-and-painting-exercises.html">painting</a> does not need additional work. I think this is because I’ve had some time to distance myself from the painting before returning to it. At other times, I see something that needs to be changed in a painting I thought was completed. Then there are paintings that I’ve overworked, and wish I’d stopped painting much earlier.

How can an Artist Know if a Painting is Finished?

This is one of the most commonly asked questions for artists, but can be one of the most difficult to answer. How can an artist tell wh...

Artmatch - New social E-commerce Network for Artists

Artmatch.me is a new social, e-commerce network for artists, galleries and art lovers/collectors - a new way of connecting the world wit...