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Anitra Frazier Artist - Coming out of the Shadows

Anitra Frazier Chicago, IL. USA Mediums: graphite, sepia and sanguine pencils, Prismacolor colored pencils, white pastel on black paper, charcoal, and digital and film photography Style: I try to portray emotions and a specific moment in time in my images. Evocative situations that sometimes can't be expressed with words. Also social commentary. Favorite Quote: "He who walks in another's tracks leaves no footprints."- Joan L. Brannon Favorite Book: Flowers In The Attic by V.C. Andrews Favorite Movies: The Color Purple, GoodFellas, The Shawshank Redemption, and A Streetcar Named Desire   <img title="Wallflower" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Wallflower" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2pM0tU8Ljb8/UvKiosj0uSI/AAAAAAAATyA/ZJeEUNGRfBo/Wallflower%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="457"> Wallflower by Anitra Frazier - This  is a self portrait that I took and drew with Prismacolors. It depicts my social anxiety and insecurities.   My whole life I've tried to deny my true calling and feebly attempted to look and act like everyone else just to fit in to the "norm". Every since I was a kid, I paid close attention to small details. It used to work against me, but now it is vital to my art. When drawing a subject, paying attention to the tiny curl in someone's lips or the reflection of light in their eyes really brings out their character. I try to capture the essence of my subject. That's most important to me.

Anitra Frazier Artist - Coming out of the Shadows

Anitra Frazier Chicago, IL. USA Mediums : graphite, sepia and sanguine pencils, Prismacolor colored pencils, white pastel on black paper...

Amar Singha - My Paintings on Classical Music

I have started a series of paintings on Indian classical music, which depicted by the miniature artists of India, at the historical period of Mughal era. I was curious to see some samples of this long series of paintings, and try to find out the hidden background of this series.  I found some references from a book wrote by the formal principal of government collage of art and craft, named Krishnalal Das, and after searching these reference books, I have discovered a unique concepts of Indian classical music which inspired to those miniature artists to create this series. It also inspired me, and I have started again to depict this <a title="musical series" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/07/paintings-of-musicians-jazz-blues.html">musical series</a>.   <img title="Amar Singha Raag Basanta With Ragini Hindoli" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Amar Singha Raag Basanta With Ragini Hindoli" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XYO0VWmE-ZY/UwbSHNfCVeI/AAAAAAAAT1E/hj8BA391gm0/Amar_Singha_Raag-Basanta-With-Ragini-Hindoli%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="435"> Basanta Raag With Ragini Hindoli (2nd rhythm)

Amar Singha - My Paintings on Classical Music

I have started a series of paintings on Indian classical music, which depicted by the miniature artists of India, at the historical period o...

Ron Fourie Artist - From the Horses Mouth

Ron Fourie Gaborone, Botswana Mediums: oils on canvas Style: Equine and Wildlife Art Favorite Quote: "If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.- <a title="Vincent van Gogh" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/07/starry-night-painting-van-gogh.html">Vincent van Gogh</a>" Favorite Book: The Bible Favorite Movies: Hidalgo, Secretariat, Seabiscuit, War Horse   <img title="Wild Passion Ron Fourie" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Wild Passion Ron Fourie" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HBb5f2hFb4A/UuyO8zoHpoI/AAAAAAAATuQ/bjqdf2Jf7eY/Wild-Passion-Ron-Fourie%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="508" height="640">     As far as horses and Ron Fourie are concerned, you'd actually think he belongs in a stable. It is impossible to believe that he traded riding boots for paint brushes and he's never regretted it, after all he sees them everyday, on canvas.

Ron Fourie Artist - From the Horses Mouth

Ron Fourie Gaborone, Botswana Mediums : oils on canvas Style : Equine and Wildlife Art Favorite Quote : "If you hear a voice with...

John Hansen - Uniqueness in Abstract Digital Art

John Hansen Racine, Wi USA Mediums: Digital Art Style: Abstract Favorite Quotes: They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Favorite Book: Tragedy and Hope Favorite Movie: The Deer Hunter, The Exorcist, Citizen Kane   <img title="69th Eye" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="69th Eye" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zLUBh7_BQvE/Uur9PO5-0TI/AAAAAAAATr0/aBpaL9H_V_0/69th-eye%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600">   My name is John W. Hansen a.k.a wiscojaydub or jaydub.. I live in Racine, Wisconsin. USA and am slightly over 64 now.  Being retired & on disability, I am starting a new career being a self sustaining artist. I am doing what I have a huge passion for! You can't beat that… I  started  out with a Windows 98 computer, with 815 megabyte hard drive. I somehow  got online, and  was messing with "Windows Paint". Then I got Twisted Brush, TB  program size was what got me my first big puter (30 giga) and on to broadband. Once on broadband  I got hooked on using Dogwaffle. I started out with the Dogwaffle 3 (I think?). Whatever version that was available back in 2004. I've been using PD Pro since 2004... and it's been a life changing experience. I truly now believe that me doing art in any medium is existential to me! I am blessed with the gift of digital art. I use a Dell Inspirion 660 Inspiron 660 Processor: Intel Core 3rd Generation i5-3330s Processor (2.70 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.20 GHz) Windows 7 1TB Hard Drive, 3.5 Inch, 7200rpm, SATA 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600Mhz16X DVD +/- RW Drive Intel HD  Integrated Graphics Dell Outlet Inspiron 660 Minitower…

John Hansen - Uniqueness in Abstract Digital Art

John Hansen Racine, Wi USA Mediums : Digital Art Style : Abstract Favorite Quotes : They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a...

Jessica Riddell - Silhouette Art by Young Upcoming Artist

Jessica Riddell North Carolina, USA. Mediums: Pencil, Pen, Paint, Digital Style: Silhouette Favorite Quote: "I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me." - Philippians 4:13 Favorite Book: Save Me by Lisa Scottoline Favorite Movies: Avengers, Tarzan, & Remember the Titans.    <img title="Kendrick Lamar Jessica Riddell" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Kendrick Lamar Jessica Riddell" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-POriIbQNA1o/UuqB3cJCKMI/AAAAAAAATp8/xdu-B5SoV-Y/Kendrick-Lamar-Jessica-Riddell%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="533"> Kendrick Lamar © Jessica Riddell. Kendrick Lamar is an upcoming hip-hop artist. He is one of my favorite rappers, so I decided to do a silhouette of him.   <blockquote> Born on May 30, 1996 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Jessica is currently a senior at Seventy-First High School, she will be taking AP Studio Art and Advanced Art IV during the second semester of the school year. She is a member of the National Art Honor Society and Young Expression. Young Expression is a club Jessica and her friend , Katelyn, started within their school. It is a club where artistic individuals with talents in art, music, poetry, dance, theatre, etc. can go and express themselves. Jessica has been exposed to art since she was very young, several types of artistic talent runs in her family. Visual art is something that she was exposed to as a young child, and has continued and progressed with over the years. </blockquote>

Jessica Riddell - Silhouette Art by Young Upcoming Artist

Jessica Riddell North Carolina, USA . Mediums : Pencil, Pen, Paint, Digital Style : Silhouette Favorite Quote : "I can do all thin...

Deana Pfaus - Multi Media Artist - Embroidered Quilts

Deana Pfaus Florida, USA Mediums: Embroidered Quilts, Handmade Jewelry Style: Good Question, I really just do what comes to mind at the time and go with it. Favorite Quote: Demented and Sad, But Social Favorite Movies: Underworld, Twilight   <img title="Deana Pfaus quilt" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Deana Pfaus quilt" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-h9pHVqh-XVg/UurSJEYq_oI/AAAAAAAATrc/JTkB4fPMj_U/Deana-Pfaus-quilt%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="412"> KoKopelli Sunset by Deana Pfaus The sunset of the fabric reminded me of the beauty of nature and I love the Southwest, so I created this with Southwest Style in mind.  I did a “rainbow” above the appliqued Kokopellis and hand sewed beads and stones into it.  For the dreamcatchers at the ends of the rainbow, I used molted feathers from my macaw for color.   I am an animal lover and I enjoy making embroidery projects based on them and turn them into artsy quilts.  I also enjoy creating and designing handcrafted Jewelry with Natural stone and re-purposed items.  I believe most of my products reflect upon Nature or animals in some way.  Everything I do just comes to mind and I take it from there to completion.

Deana Pfaus - Multi Media Artist - Embroidered Quilts

Deana Pfaus Florida, USA Mediums : Embroidered Quilts, Handmade Jewelry Style : Good Question, I really just do what comes to mind at the...

Water Brass Art: New Genus of Art Invented by John W. Byde

John Byde Cheshire, UK Mediums: water, brass Style: abstract, landscape Favorite Quote: “Perfecting the art’ is a good line but does not say anything about continuing insights. It is as if perfect implies finished; it does not, as there is an evolution, a creation and regeneration with ongoing insight from the viewer.” ~ John Byde Favorite Books: In Search on the Miraculous, Atlas Shrugged, The Hobbit Favorite Movies: The Matrix, Avatar…   <img title="Eye of the Storm" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Eye of the Storm" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HzXXuWw2G5c/UuqvoJj-FmI/AAAAAAAATq0/JTYsKDBiqek/Eye-of-the-Storm%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="360"> Eye of the Storm © John Byde. Set up to test a theory; a beautiful result revealing the Blue man, mysterious; encompassing physics, chemistry, kinetics, water & art ... what more do you want?   This new innovative visual art form came about because I wished to measure the charge in spinning threads of water; lacking any measuring instruments I found I could use brass (a metal composed primarily of copper and zinc) to show how charge moved in a water flow. I would not have made this serendipitous discovery without my other interests in subtle energy and power generation from water using free energy machines. Inventing this new type of artwork and then creating the individual pictures in photographic form by seeing the profound water brass images through the lens, is a unique process of artistic expression that has evolved over several years.

Water Brass Art: New Genus of Art Invented by John W. Byde

John Byde Cheshire, UK Mediums : water, brass Style : abstract, landscape Favorite Quote : “Perfecting the art’ is a good line but doe...

Advantages of Testimonials for Artist Websites

<img title="testimonials for artist websites" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="testimonials for artist websites" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PuuAuUDz3-s/UvgFaWDkSrI/AAAAAAAATzE/TC6mmcpGNf0/testimonials-for-artist-websites%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="300" align="left" height="257"> Are you using testimonials on your artist website? Testimonials are typically short endorsements from people who have purchased from the artist, or who love the artist’s work. To sell anything online, you must first establish trust. People will rarely buy from you if they do not see you as a real person, and one who is respected by peers and clientele. Testimonials are social proof that the person behind the website can be trusted. People will tend to take you more seriously if they hear good things about you from many others – especially from buyers. In this post, I share a few tips for using testimonials at your artist website, followed by some advice on where to find them.

Advantages of Testimonials for Artist Websites

Are you using testimonials on your artist website? Testimonials are typically short endorsements from people who have purchased from the ar...

Gino Vaglivielo - Bringing my Visions to Life on the Canvas

Gino Vaglivielo Florida, United States Mediums: I use acrylic paint, and bounce between using <a title="paint brushes" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/04/ideas-for-painting-tools-besides-paint.html">paint brushes</a>, my hands, paint markers,  sponges and doll hair. To bring my visions to life on the canvas. Style: Abstract, Experimental Influences: My art influences are Pop Surrealist Painter Mark Ryden and Taxidermy Art Artist Jessica Joslin.   <img title="My Imprints Into Eternity by Gino Vaglivielo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="My Imprints Into Eternity by Gino Vaglivielo" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hgqDpR2Jpm0/Uumoj24qhJI/AAAAAAAATpQ/B3MO_3iNSgY/My%252520Imprints%252520Into%252520Eternity_by_Gino_Vaglivielo%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="600">  My Imprints Into Eternity by Gino Vaglivielo   I was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut 1979 but have spent most of my life in Florida. My next door neighbor growing up was an artist originally from England. He started teaching me how to paint beaches and birds at the age of five. From there I started to doodle with pencils and black markers.. By my early twenties I was creating abstract art with art markers, giving away my creations to people at the local café almost every week. From there I went back to using paint and have never topped ever since.

Gino Vaglivielo - Bringing my Visions to Life on the Canvas

Gino Vaglivielo Florida, United States Mediums : I use acrylic paint, and bounce between using paint brushes , my hands, paint markers, ...

Brigitte Cadena - All Life is ART if you Look Close Enough

Brigitte Cadena South Texas, USA Mediums: Acrylic, Watercolor, Charcoal, Pen, Colored pencil, Digital Art and Artistic Photography Style: The main pattern I see when looking at my work is that regardless of medium I use, I am usually telling a story. I use a mixture of bright colors and I also like to work in Blacks and Whites for my Charcoal, Pen/Pencil work and Photography. Favorite Quote: “A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.” Paul Cezanne                           “All Life is ART if you look close enough.” Brigitte Cadena Favorite Book: I love art books and books about famous Artists. Currently in my collection are books about <a title="Monet" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/02/claude-monet-paintings-impressionism.html">Monet</a>, <a title="Picasso" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/11/about-pablo-picasso-paintings.html">Picasso</a>, Georgia O' Keefe, Gustav Klimt, Salvador Dali and many more. Favorite Movies: I am a huge movie buff, I love all kinds of movies from action, to suspenseful thrillers and comedy and I do like some tear jerkers as well. It keeps my creative juices flowing.   <img title="Time Flies Away Brigitte Cadena" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Time Flies Away Brigitte Cadena" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TMfARixMAUM/UvJSI_nGtkI/AAAAAAAATxI/7GoYaIh4MH0/Time-Flies-Away_Brigitte-Cadena%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="369"> Time Flies Away © Brigitte Cadena - This is a digital piece of artwork that reminds me to make each moment count because when time passes, it flies away.   I am an art love by nature, it is so instilled in me and a huge part of who I am. The art I create focuses in on the human condition. You may find artwork that will express all facets of human emotion regardless of the medium. For most of my artwork there is a story involved regarding human relationships or introspection of one's self.

Brigitte Cadena - All Life is ART if you Look Close Enough

Brigitte Cadena South Texas, USA Mediums : Acrylic, Watercolor, Charcoal, Pen, Colored pencil, Digital Art and Artistic Photography Sty...

Carla Tucker - Creativity Takes Courage

Carla Tucker Born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Lives in Calgary, Alberta. Mediums: Recently, I have mostly been working on encaustic and digital art, but I also love acrylic paint, graphite and pastel. Style: Abstract / Impressionism Favorite Quotes:  "Why does the eye see a thing more clearly in dreams than the imagination when awake?" <a title="Leonardo da Vinci" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/04/leonardo-da-vinci-art-what-lessons-can.html" rel=" ">Leonardo da Vinci</a> “What spirit is so empty and blind, that it cannot recognize the fact that the foot is more noble than the shoe, and skin more beautiful than the garment with which it is clothed?” <a title="Michelangelo" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/01/works-of-michelangelo-sculptures.html">Michelangelo</a> Favorite Books: The Secret – Rhonda Byrne. The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle. Favorite Movies: Reality Bites, all Quentin Tarantino films.   <img title="Vivid Dreams Carla Tucker" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Vivid Dreams Carla Tucker" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DtutjAXCV7k/Uuc8R7URJqI/AAAAAAAATlc/vbaVjIS5MG0/VividDreamsCarlaTucker6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="433">  Vivid Dreams - Painting/Digital Art   I have always been a creative person. It was through my studies (two years in Fashion Design and one year in Fine Arts) where I developed a passion for studying the human form, which is my main subject. I love the raw beauty of the human body and the challenge of creating motion, life and proportions. I also love <a title="abstract art" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/20-colorful-abstract-paintings-for.html">abstract art</a> (my pieces usually feature some human characteristics) that allows viewers to identify with each piece, making the experience and connection more personal.

Carla Tucker - Creativity Takes Courage

Carla Tucker Born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Lives in Calgary, Alberta. Mediums : Recently, I have mostly been working on encaustic ...

Touchtalent – Social Network for Artists to Promote and Sell Art

<img title="touchtalent" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="touchtalent" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-s6CpliGciUo/Uu1aSgeoMQI/AAAAAAAATvg/9wrl8CEtB10/touchtalent%25255B8%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="400" align="left" height="281"> I recently discovered Touchtalent and have set up a free profile at this creative social network. Touchtalent has some very interesting and effective ways of searching for artists, and promoting (and selling) art socially. After uploading one painting, I instantaneously began receiving feedback from other members. Although this is a <a title="social network" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/12/social-network-buttons-artist-website.html">social network</a> in itself, I am very impressed with the emphasis on <a title="receiving feedback" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/06/how-to-give-and-receive-feedback-and.html">receiving feedback</a> and sharing with other social networks.   Sharing buttons for the main social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, Linkedin) appear at the top of every image (when hovered over). Below is a brief overview of more features of Touchtalent.

Touchtalent – Social Network for Artists to Promote and Sell Art

I recently discovered Touchtalent and have set up a free profile at this creative social network. Touchtalent has some very interesting an...

Spotlight on Young Australian Artist Jesse Wood – Samuelj

Jesse Wood (Samuelj)  Queensland Australia Mediums: Ink (pen), pencil, acrylic, oil, water color. Style: Abstract/sketch Favorite Books: Bible, Rangers apprentice   <img title="jesse wood artwork" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="jesse wood artwork" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-46Mn-as4QrQ/UtyJjAfV_RI/AAAAAAAATeo/AUZ4qkg5XLU/jesse-wood-artwork%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="550">     Hello, although I sign my work as Samuelj my name is Jesse , I think I'm mostly a typical kind of teenage guy that likes a variety of hobbies, including camping, fishing, quad bike riding and other things. But I do like drawing and painting, my Grandmother is a pretty good <a title="oil painter" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/09/oil-painting-techniques-and-tips.html">oil painter</a> and I think that's where I started to like painting from. I did Art all through school and it was by far my favourite subject.