David McGee - American Realist Painter

<span style="font-size: large;"><b>David McGee</b></span><br> <i>United States, Ohio</i><br> <br> <b>Mediums</b>: Graphite, pastel, colored pencil, oil, acrylic<br> <br> <b>Style</b>: realist<br> <br> <b>Favorite Quote</b>: "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different outcome"<br> <br> <b>Favorite Book</b>: Early History<br> <br> <b>Favorite Movie</b>: Last of the Mohegans<br> <br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="David McGee Painting" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1Ju7aI6fadE/XBUCoSeVoPI/AAAAAAAAVP4/qoQgelkyshUunLhhPaNQTzPF7WP2XvFJgCLcBGAs/s640/david-mcgee-painting.jpg" title="David McGee Painting" width="640"></div>

David McGee - American Realist Painter

David McGee United States, Ohio Mediums : Graphite, pastel, colored pencil, oil, acrylic Style : realist Favorite Quote : "The d...

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The Mercurial Art of Rural Artist Cierra G. Rowe

<span style="font-size: large;">Cierra G. Rowe</span><br> <br> <i>Kentucky, United States</i><br> <br> <b>Medium</b>: Acrylic Paint<br> <br> <b>Styles</b>: Expressionism, Impressionism, Abstract<br> <br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="The Existence of God" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nvpWapqCRU8/XBTG2Yh4nMI/AAAAAAAAVO4/e_6_-L9BpAINO7gsOxtjqPYRfMT9EEyAQCLcBGAs/s640/%2527The%2BExistence%2Bof%2BGod%2527%2B%25C2%25A9%2BCierra%2BRowe.jpg" title="The Existence of God" width="480"></div> <br> '<i><b>The Existence of God</b></i>' © Cierra Rowe --- Search all you want. Gain what you may. An enigma as ancient as night and day. It seems that the search for God is endless. It seems that the devotion to God is confounding.  Painted on 14 x 11 inch canvas panel, using acrylic paint. Still available.<br> <br> <br> <b>Favorite Quotes</b>:<br> ''Anybody can become angry, that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way -that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.'' -Aristotle<br> <br> ''Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.''  - Mark Twain<br> <br> ''If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.'' - <a href="https://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/07/starry-night-painting-van-gogh.html">Vincent Van Gogh</a><br>

The Mercurial Art of Rural Artist Cierra G. Rowe

Cierra G. Rowe Kentucky, United States Medium : Acrylic Paint Styles : Expressionism, Impressionism, Abstract ' The Existenc...

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How to Sell Art Online and Make a Living Out of It

As artists, we seldom seek pastures that are confined to the habitual minds. We wander and gaze through the morbid paths that unfolds, exploring potential realms filled with illusions, realities, and fantasies.<br> <br> The best part of being an artist is that we create our on wicked realities. The canvas and stories that we create have shown enormous potential among avid art lovers. The dynamic world craves for creative artworks. Artworks that could seed and nurture healthy thoughts, inspire people, help connect with the universe, and so on.<br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Sell Paintings Online" border="0" data-original-height="325" data-original-width="650" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-chDlpbce8p4/XBtMZoC440I/AAAAAAAAVSA/EHEWCQPiRLcGbq6xYX1Cp4tzRpKl4cadQCLcBGAs/s640/Sell_Paintings_online.jpg" title="Sell Paintings Online" width="640"></div>   <br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">Canvas Full of Emotions - Now it's Time your Creativity put a Smile on your Face</span><br> <br> If you are one of those guys who is struck with the higher calling of creativity? I write this article with due consideration, your <b>passion for art</b> is what drives you, but don’t let the passion took a swing at your quality of life.<br> <br> Regardless of what drives you forward, in the physical world, you are responsible to fulfil certain tasks. It is important that your passion help you attain financial stability, and promises you a certain standard of living. The <a href="https://www.artpromotivate.com/2018/12/why-some-artists-popular-others.html">predominant reason why an artist fails</a> is that he/ she lacks the wit to create a commercial model for the canvas they create. Let your creativity bring prosperity and happiness to your family.<br> <br> You may be the finest of all, you may have the best artwork. If the world fails to notice your gifts, what a defeat.<br> <br> Let me help you build a  commercial model leveraging the digital technologies made available to us.<br>

How to Sell Art Online and Make a Living Out of It

As artists, we seldom seek pastures that are confined to the habitual minds. We wander and gaze through the morbid paths that unfolds, explo...

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Guidance and Wisdom from 10 Amazing Artists

For the artist spotlight feature here, the final question is "What advice would you have for emerging artists?"<br> <br> We ask this because we know that artists are the ones who can answer this question honestly and with wisdom. We are the ones who have struggled both with ourselves, and with getting our work out there to the masses. When asked, we have no trouble giving sound guidance and wisdom, backed by experience.<br> <br> So, with that in mind, we present to you 10 artists who have shared their advice and wisdom for emerging artists.<br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.artpromotivate.com/2014/02/carla-tucker-creativity-takes-courage.html"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Carla Tucker</b></span></a><br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Carla Tucker" border="0" data-original-height="433" data-original-width="550" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DtutjAXCV7k/Uuc8R7URJqI/AAAAAAAATlc/vbaVjIS5MG0/VividDreamsCarlaTucker6.jpg?imgmax=800" title="Carla Tucker"></div> <br> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><br></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Being an emerging artist myself, one lesson I’ve learnt recently is art is not just about the end result. It’s a journey, so enjoy the process. Another lesson is to not over think it. When a child draws a picture, they don’t think about it. They just draw. Over time, we lose that ability and we focus on perfection. It not only takes away the fun in creating art, it can obstruct it.</span><br>

Guidance and Wisdom from 10 Amazing Artists

For the artist spotlight feature here, the final question is "What advice would you have for emerging artists?" We ask this beca...

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Lenora Palacios - Painted Mosaics - A Thousand Easy Pieces

<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lenora Palacios</b></span><br> <i>Texas, USA</i><br> <br> <b>Medium</b>: acrylic glazes<br> <br> <b>Style</b>: painted mosaics<br> <br> <b>Favorite Book</b>: American Made by Shylah Boyd<br> <br> <b>Favorite Movie</b>: Casino<br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Lenora Palacios Rising Sun" border="0" data-original-height="284" data-original-width="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ay9mbha45js/XBZi24kRaCI/AAAAAAAAVRw/1AKXTQP4clokoj-LdOELzzzt_4aJPQ0CwCLcBGAs/s1600/Lenora-Palacios.jpg" title="Lenora Palacios Rising Sun"></div> <br> <b><i>Rising Sun</i></b> © Lenora Palacios<br> <br> <br> <b>Introduction</b>:<br> <br> In life we all have things we need to fix, pieces of ourselves we give up whether for love, money or fame. We are all different but all the same. When you go back and try and put all the pieces together and fix everything you've ever done you will be surprised at how kindly people truly perceive you. Even though you thought you were the worst person in the world, you forgive and start loving yourself. It brings you to a place where you don't remember the things you thought were so bad. Love and accept yourself - then the pieces become memories and stories you can share with other people. That's how I would describe my world - it's the brokenness of it that I find the most beautiful - strength and feeling that I portray.<br>

Lenora Palacios - Painted Mosaics - A Thousand Easy Pieces

Lenora Palacios Texas, USA Medium : acrylic glazes Style : painted mosaics Favorite Book : American Made by Shylah Boyd Favorite Mo...

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Christie Shinn - Atmospheric Storytelling through Calligraphic Watercolor

<span style="font-size: large;">Christie Shinn</span><br> Los Angeles, CA USA<br> <br> <b>Mediums</b>: digital, pen, paper, watercolor<br> <b>Style</b>: Calligraphic Watercolor inspired by manga and <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/salvador-dali-art-controversy.html">Dali</a><br> <b>Creative Genres</b>: Illustration, Graphic Design, and <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/08/stephen-quick-artist-internet-is-my.html">Comic Art</a><br> <br> <b>Favorite Books</b>: Jane Eyre, Daddy Long-Legs, Dear Enemy, The Story of the Eye<br> <b>Favorite Movies</b>: My Sassy Girl, Same Time Next Year, Terminator 1 and 2, Aliens<br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aKDM2TmwakU/XAyC5ugbckI/AAAAAAAAVJ8/I4uLHXGyvA4zZY9By_k-sni18l43LUpFQCLcBGAs/s1600/Christie%2BShinn-WearyJaye155_watermarked.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Christie Shinn" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1217" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aKDM2TmwakU/XAyC5ugbckI/AAAAAAAAVJ8/I4uLHXGyvA4zZY9By_k-sni18l43LUpFQCLcBGAs/s640/Christie%2BShinn-WearyJaye155_watermarked.jpg" title="Christie Shinn" width="486"></a></div> <br> <br>  I am an <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/how-to-become-illustrator-jobs.html">illustrator</a>, comic artist, and graphic designer in Los Angeles. I would describe my style is ‘calligraphic watercolor’. I have published a ‘kid’s book for adults’ called “Personal Monsters: A Compendium of Monstrosities of Personality” of which described different monsters and personal demons that I have encountered in my professional and personal life, complete with illustrations of said monsters. It sold out at Comic-Con 2015 and is currently distributed through Amazon. I am the artist and writer of “Sepulchre” a tale of revenge by a woman whose voice is stolen by her husband and that is available monthly at DriveThruComics.com in a digital format. I will be publishing the graphic novel of it soon. For my last show, I participated in ‘VS’ the juried collaborative show in 2015 with fellow LAAA member Deborah Kashinski with our 3D assemblage, “The Empress/Spring Serape Spirit”.<br> <br>

Christie Shinn - Atmospheric Storytelling through Calligraphic Watercolor

Christie Shinn Los Angeles, CA USA Mediums : digital, pen, paper, watercolor Style : Calligraphic Watercolor inspired by manga and Dali ...

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