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Sue McElligott - An Artist Inspired By Music

Sue McElligott Northern California, USA Mediums: Acrylic/Mixed Media Style: abstract expressionism Favorite Quote:  “The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you’re uncool.” – Lester Bangs from the movie ‘Almost Famous’ Favorite Books: Jonathan Livingston Seagull, The Kite Runner, And The Mountains Echoed, Memoirs of a Geisha Favorite Movies: Almost Famous, Once, Magnolia, Seven Years In Tibet, The Avengers  <img title="Genius On Dope Sue McElligott" 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="Genius On Dope Sue McElligott" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DOaMTuxzN6U/UsH2C5aqCKI/AAAAAAAATRM/LGtoH4Is2vQ/Genius-On-Dope-Sue-McElligott%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="499"> ‘G.O.D. Genius On Dope’ Acrylic on Canvas; matted and framed This piece is matted and framed and was my first piece sold. It was inspired by a couple of old friends of mine who put together a new band last year. We go back 30 years and just reconnected on Facebook recently. When they decided on a name for the band, I got inspired to create something from it and this is what came out of that inspiration.

Sue McElligott - An Artist Inspired By Music

Sue McElligott Northern California, USA Mediums : Acrylic/Mixed Media Style : abstract expressionism Favorite Quote : “The only true cu...

Artpromotivate Top Monthly Articles of 2013 – Part 1

The new year is almost here! 2013 has been a very successful year for this site – both in readership and followers at social networks. Both have grown substantially in the past year. Below is an overview some of our current stats regarding follower counts. Subscribers: 1950+ (<a title="subscribe here" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/artpromotivate" rel="nofollow">subscribe here</a>) Facebook: 5273 (<a title="follow APM" href="https://www.facebook.com/artpromotivate" rel="nofollow">follow APM</a>) Twitter: 11,913 (<a title="follow at Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/artpromotivate" rel="nofollow">follow at Twitter</a>) This is not to brag of course. I’ve been concentrating on increasing follower counts because I know that this will benefit all the artists who I freely promote via the artist spotlight and other promotions. Each artist spotlight is shared with subscribers and social media followers, and I like to re-promote artists through subsequent “lists of artists”. (one example is here: <a title="Abstract Artists" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/20-colorful-abstract-paintings-for.html">Abstract Artists</a>) I’m planning on announcing some new free promotions early in 2014. I’m also have a large, growing list of great topics to be covered. If you have a suggestion on a topic you would like to see here, please let me know in the comments, or contact form at the bottom of this site. I also welcome guest posts, especially from artists. (See: <a title="Guest Posting Guidelines" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/02/artpromotivate-guestposting-guidelines.html">Guest Posting Guidelines</a>) Below is a review of some of the best articles of 2013. I have them listed by month below. This post features January to June.

Artpromotivate Top Monthly Articles of 2013 – Part 1

The new year is almost here! 2013 has been a very successful year for this site – both in readership and followers at social networks. Both ...

Anna JH Artist - Looking For The Unseen

Anna JH London, England Mediums: household/ acrylic/ oil paint, plaster, pva glue, sand, paper, glass Style: Painterly Abstraction Favorite Quotes: “The myriad suggestions by which my head declares its presence elude being skewered by sentences” Raymond Tallis ""Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." - <a title="Pablo Picasso" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/11/about-pablo-picasso-paintings.html">Pablo Picasso</a> Favorite Book: Harry Potter Favorite Movie: Any film that will send genuine shivers down my spine.   <img title="lifelines" 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="lifelines" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ftBUyAGlckg/UrT_stg7eGI/AAAAAAAATOY/3NlYC5i0iFQ/lifelines%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="435" height="436"> Lifelines 39x39” 2013   I have always loved to paint but drifted away from it while studying Fine Art at University. In 2011 I moved to The Faroe Islands for a year with my partner and living in a wilderness that is so relentlessly bombarded by weather inspired me to rediscover my love for painting for the first time since school. During this time I went walking everyday and became captivated by the effect that nature has on many different textures.

Anna JH Artist - Looking For The Unseen

Anna JH London, England Mediums : household/ acrylic/ oil paint, plaster, pva glue, sand, paper, glass Style : Painterly Abstraction F...

Academic Anarchism by Artist Daniil Belov

Daniil Belov Russia, Moscow Mediums: oil Style: realism, impressionism Favorite Quote:  "The people who weep before my pictures are having the same religious experience I had when I painted them. And if you, as you say, are moved only by their color relationships, then you miss the point!" (Mark Rothko) Favorite Books: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Personal Knowledge by Michael Polanyi Favorite Movies: Amelie, Back to the Future.   <img title="Oil landscape with Trains and railways" 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="Oil landscape with Trains and railways" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-G7pY9t8s3ZM/UreDv39WgLI/AAAAAAAATQA/VU8kpXb36v8/Terminal-station-industrial-landscape-oil-painting-trains-picture-artist-Daniil-Belov%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="548"> Terminal Station - 2013, oil on canvas, 20x20 cm   When I was a child I loved to draw with blue pen all kinds of spaceships and cars, so my parents decided that I should go at <a title="art school" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/08/advantages-of-art-school.html">art school</a>. I didn’t like to draw at school. Artworks “on the theme” were boring to me. And I didn’t like to paint still-lifes and plaster heads, also I couldn’t be proud of my works. After school I was going back home and draw there what I really love: spaceships, for example. But at the ten year of school a new teacher appeared in my life – Daniil Timoshenko, and for the first time I began to get satisfaction of what I was doing. I got excited about painting.    Around the same time my passion for music encouraged my admiration of composers who created it. I was thinking: “What a great man – Beethoven! He wrote his Moonlight Sonata and after two hundred years it still appeals to people, they experience it, and they feel good. He has done something good for all people, something really valuable.” Then I decided that I must create something like the composers did, something that would have the same value as their music. That would give a meaning to my life. But instead of music I happen to have painting. This is how I became a painter.

Academic Anarchism by Artist Daniil Belov

Daniil Belov Russia, Moscow Mediums : oil Style : realism, impressionism Favorite Quote : "The people who weep before my picture...

Sandra Ragan - Showing Lifes Beauty Through Art

Sandra Ragan USA Mediums: Acrylic, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor, Colored pencil, fabric paint, graphite Style: Realism, Impressionism Favorite Quote: And in the End, the Love you take, is equal to the love you make, Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans. Favorite Book: I don't normally read that much, so, I guess I don't have one. Favorite Movie: I love Wizard of Oz, It's a Wonderful life, 1776, primarily uplifting movies, I cant stand horror flicks, or scary movies.   <img title="beatles painting" 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="beatles painting" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GzDBi3hB5wA/UrTM0sulw5I/AAAAAAAATNw/HIvPAbSP7L0/beatles-painting%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="364"> Psychedelic Beatles - Sandra Ragan, Won 2nd place 2013 at the fest for Beatles Fans, Chicago, Diptych, 2 30 by 40 inch canvases.   I have been an artist ever since I can remember. I remember doodling in the margins of the note book as a child, and getting in trouble for not paying attention in class. I have always been fascinated by the effects of light on an object, and have been on a quest to try to paint it. I am a professional artist, and have been since 2002. I primarily paint in Acrylic, but, have been expanding into other mediums and techniques. I paint a variety of subject matters, including nature, sunsets, celebrities such as the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, Jimi Hendrix, etc. I take <a title="commissions" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/08/turn-down-art-commissions.html">commissions</a>, and am a muralist as well. I enjoy challenging myself, and never want to stop learning. Art is a life long journey.

Sandra Ragan - Showing Lifes Beauty Through Art

Sandra Ragan USA Mediums : Acrylic, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor, Colored pencil, fabric paint, graphite Style : Realism, Impressionism Favor...

Varsha Vijayan - Abstract Illustrations and Fan Art

Varsha Vijayan Bangalore, India Mediums: Digital and traditional. Style: Illustration Favorite Quote: "Your self-esteem is like a notch below Kafka's." (Woody Allen) Favorite Book: The Catcher in the Rye. Favorite Movie: The beginners, Woody Allen movies, 500 days of Summer.   <img title="Oh you beautiful thing" 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="Oh you beautiful thing" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2R7uNaeBQuI/UrNkz3VQVzI/AAAAAAAATM8/dMvdDuk6ZSQ/Oh-you-beautiful-thing%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="390">   All my life, the only thing that I've ever enjoyed doing was doodling. I have a degree in Journalism, Psychology and Literature and I spent the three years in college doing nothing but draw. I was that crazy weird kid who sat in one corner and kept obsessively scribbling in a notebook. I don't regret doing that as that really helped me improve my drawing skills. My works are mostly abstract illustrations. But recently I've started creating a lot of fan art. I'm a crazy Doctor Who fan so I make a lot of fan-art related to the show.

Varsha Vijayan - Abstract Illustrations and Fan Art

Varsha Vijayan Bangalore, India Mediums : Digital and traditional. Style : Illustration Favorite Quote : "Your self-esteem is lik...

Ev McTaggart - An Accidental Artist

Ev McTaggart Ontario, Canada (originally from Newfoundland) Mediums : Acrylic, mixed media Style : Abstract mostly I Always See...

How Can Artists Deal With Rejection When Promoting Art?

<img title="how-to-deal-with-rejection" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 20px 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="how-to-deal-with-rejection" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kSF_3F0QBSw/Uq-JylX5tVI/AAAAAAAATLI/JIFMCs-lHcQ/how-to-deal-with-rejection%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="350" align="left" height="300"> I recently received this question on the <a title="Artpromotivate Facebook page" href="https://www.facebook.com/artpromotivate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artpromotivate Facebook page</a>: How can artists not “feel miserable when [their] Art work is not appreciated, when [they] are still a beginner”? All artists deal with rejection at some point. Rejection often is a frequent occurrence at the early part of an artist’s career and can be very discouraging for young artists, who often take it personally. But, remember – rejection is something that all artists go through. Van Gogh, Monet, El Greco, Vermeer, Cezanne and countless other artists have experienced rejections from the art community – but pressed on, and used it as a catalyst to grow and nurture their art. This post has some advice for dealing with criticisms of art: <a title="How to Give and Receive Feedback and Constructive Criticism" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/06/how-to-give-and-receive-feedback-and.html">How to Give and Receive Feedback and Constructive Criticism</a> Here are some points to consider… which will hopefully help you to handle the inevitable rejections. <a name="more"></a> <ol> <li> <h3>Rejection can be a good thing.</h3>  When constructive criticism is given, artists can use this information to become a better artist – and to make better art. “If your work is rejected because your technique is lagging your creativity, consider it a learning opportunity. If your work is rejected because it is not mainstream for the market, consider it a compliment to your originality and continue to look for an opportunity complimentary to your style of work.” Peter Filzmaier   <li> <h3>Look at rejection as a challenge.</h3> Don’t let it get you down, but take each rejection as an opportunity to grow, learn more and try something different next time. “I have won museum commissions among many others from competitions and also lost many I dearly wanted. I used to take it very personally until someone pointed out that it was not nessicarily a rejection of your art so much as a choice for a different style or subject matter that fit their needs better. How true. I also was ashamed if I was a finalist but not the winner. A friend mentioned that he always put those competitions on his résumé because he considered it a great honor to have been a finalist! That changed my perspective.” Lisa Perry <img title="Purple flowers ion vincent danu" 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="Purple flowers ion vincent danu" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VYeuZEcTSVw/Uq-J0ZAZEjI/AAAAAAAATLQ/00-PGNlTd94/Purple-flowers-ion-vincent-danu%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="511"> Purple Flowers © <a title="Ion Vincent Danu" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/09/ion-vincent-danu-drawing-painting.html">Ion Vincent Danu</a>/ Dan Iordache <li> <h3>Find your audience through rejection – and acceptance.</h3> Through continuous rejections (and through a process of elimination), we can learn where to focus our efforts. Focus on the places and people who accept what you do. <li> <h3>You can’t please everyone!</h3> If people are not appreciating what you put out there, all it means is that you aren’t reaching the right people. We are all different, and everyone has their own taste in art. If you are really serious about your work – don’t change it for anyone. “The world is full of different people with unique taste and many like different things, as the old saying says one mans trash is another mans treasure. But when your an artist you have to be true to your vision and you need to communicate it through your art. You can't please all the people but you must please yourself, and if your passionate about your vision and stay true to it you will find a following that loves your art. Its much like my preacher says, its better to be a really good version of who you really are than a bad version of what others want you to be.” Dave Marsh <img title="Winter Thaw" 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="Winter Thaw" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xg_rm6esLcw/Uq-J1tNXA8I/AAAAAAAATLY/BWGQmYZerT8/Winter-Thaw%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="375"> Winter Thaw © <a title="Sophie Penstone" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/11/sophie-penstone-artist-power.html">Sophie Penstone</a> - “Early morning across the rolling hills in Cornwall, just as the morning frost was disappearing” <li> <h3>Don’t take rejection personal.</h3>  Maybe you are looking to get your work in a particular art gallery, but they won’t accept you. Or maybe you have entered various art competitions with no success. It’s easy to take it personal, and even feel discouraged – thinking there may be something wrong with you. It has nothing to do with you! All it means is that the particular artwork does not suit the taste of the gallery/ art competition judge. They may very well like other artworks by you. ”Remember it's not personal. It's all about the work. I recently heard a writer speak about having submitted a manuscript to several large publishers only to be refused. She then sought a small publisher with a niche market, and voila! She is now in high demand, but has remained with the original publisher because they value her work, not the dollars she brings in. You have to be confident in your work. Think how many greats were not until their death!” Karol Smith <img title="On the rocks" 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="On the rocks" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Hc4xhjsDpX4/Uq-J2uZ7HnI/AAAAAAAATLg/nHI0QthUPzM/On-the-rocks%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="342"> 'On the Rocks' © <a title="Alyson Sheldrake" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/09/alyson-sheldrake-living-dream.html">Alyson Sheldrake</a> - acrylic on board, size 34cm x 49cm “A local scene of a fisherman fishing off the rocks at the end of the slipway. You often see fishermen here - but I'm not sure if they ever catch anything!” <li> <h3>Accept the rejection – and move on!</h3> One of the worse things we can do is dwell on it. It will stunt our artistic growth, making it difficult to focus on other artworks. Accept the rejection for what it is – a chance to try harder, become a better artist or shift promotional focus elsewhere, then move on.</li></ol> Do you have any rejection experiences to share? How have you dealt with rejection and negative comments about your work?

How Can Artists Deal With Rejection When Promoting Art?

I recently received this question on the Artpromotivate Facebook page : How can artists not “feel miserable when [their] Art work is not a...

Gina Martucci - An Artists Realistic View

Gina Martucci USA Mediums: graphite pencil, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, and charcoal Style: Realism Favorite Quote: “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Edgar Degas Favorite Books: My favorite books are any “how to” books about the types of mediums I am interested in. Favorite Movie: Pretty Woman   <img title="gina martucci painting" 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="gina martucci painting" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XNP5GdImCLw/UqTWqcxnOhI/AAAAAAAATHI/xDVjavkzxE0/gina-martucci-painting%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="403">   I am a realistic person and I believe that translates through to my artwork. I like to draw and paint what I see because I believe what surrounds me every day is art. My art mostly consists of landscapes, people, cars, animals, and food. I am also a very detailed person and that translates through my artwork as well. I feel I need to add every detail I can possibly see in order to capture the subject I am working on. I am the same way when I tell a story or try to explain something. I want to make sure everyone knows exactly what I am talking about. I think it is ironic my favorite quote is “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see” by Edgar Degas because I think I try to get others to see the beauty in everyday things as I see it.

Gina Martucci - An Artists Realistic View

Gina Martucci USA Mediums : graphite pencil, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, and charcoal Style : Realism Favorite Quote : “Art is ...

10 Most Visited Artpromotivate Artist Spotlights of 2013

About this time last year, I presented a list of most popular spotlights of 2012 based on website visits. (<a title="Most Popular Spotlights of 2012" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/12/most-popular-artist-spotlights-2012.html" rel=" ">Most Popular Spotlights of 2012</a>) This list, and the one below, are based on Google Analytics stats. The spotlight with the most traffic is listed first. If you have made it onto this list, Congratulations! I promote each and every artist spotlight here equally, sharing them at the same social networks. The extra traffic is often a result of the artist taking it on themselves to promote their spotlight (and others sharing as well). I have noticed some artists share their spotlights several times throughout the year. As a result, they have landed on this list! Remember, if you are not on this top 10 list, you still have a chance of appearing here next year. Also, I will be continually promoting past spotlights with similar lists. When I do so, I always notify the featured artists. A BIG THANK-YOU and warm wishes for all artists who have submitted their spotlights!!   <ol> <li><a title="Genevieve Esson" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/03/genevieve-esson-art-paintings.html">Genevieve Esson</a> 2604 Visits <img title="genevieve-esson" 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="genevieve-esson" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VKKqkJW2GVo/Uqo_mmuVdfI/AAAAAAAATJg/2q8pqCEh6Q0/genevieve-esson%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="277"> Congratulations Genevieve on reaching number one this year in pageviews! ”My artwork is inspired by the natural world, words, music, colors, shapes, mystery, dreams, line, the 80's retro art movement, medieval tapestries and illuminated manuscripts.This all includes: Nature, animals, music, people, art, dreams, movement, the wind, clouds, the moon, sea, trees, beauty, sounds, shapes, texture. Lots of different things.” </li></ol>

10 Most Visited Artpromotivate Artist Spotlights of 2013

About this time last year, I presented a list of most popular spotlights of 2012 based on website visits. ( Most Popular Spotlights of 2012 ...

Julz Davidson - The Sleepy Artisan - Creator of Unique Hand Crafted and Hand Bound Books

Julz Davidson aka The Sleepy Artisan Australia Mediums: Mixed Media; acrylic, watercolour, ink, gouache; waxed linen, watercolour paper, block printing ink Style: Varied - I cover all styles Favorite Quote: We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love. And then we return home. - an Australian Aboriginal Proverb Favorite Books: Steppenwolf, Hermann Hesse Favorite Movie: Dead Man   <img title="miss mia malone" 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="miss mia malone" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2fiaYyuP480/UqO84Q4oXJI/AAAAAAAATGQ/3yhpKHNFheY/missmiamalone6.png?imgmax=800" width="550" height="412"> Miss Mia © Julz Davidson aka The Sleepy Artisan - a 9x6 inch storybook journal for a little baby girl named Miss Mia. Pages hand torn, painted & dyed. Lace, collage work, block printing and stamp work as well as hand made embellishments adorn this book.

Julz Davidson - The Sleepy Artisan - Creator of Unique Hand Crafted and Hand Bound Books

Julz Davidson aka The Sleepy Artisan Australia Mediums : Mixed Media; acrylic, watercolour, ink, gouache; waxed linen, watercolour paper, ...

How an East London Charity Adapts to its Trendy Environment to Fund Itself - Coffee Shop, Design Festival and Exhibitions

With Government cut backs hitting hard on everyone from small business to families, charities feel the crunch too. One charity based in Shoreditch, East London is hitting back with a set of social enterprises, including Paper and Cup.   <img title="paper-and-cup" 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="paper-and-cup" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8_0eInR8XyA/UqeJ2DZczYI/AAAAAAAATI0/nqs7N4xMQqM/paper-and-cup%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="412">   An East London charity which has been running since the 1960’s, Shoreditch Crypt Trust puts homeless, recovering addicts back into work through providing housing and work schemes. Now one of the trendiest, young art scenes in the UK, Shoreditch is where they remain, nestled among the sprawling <a title="street art" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/3d-street-art-edgar-mueller.html">street art</a> and overpriced bars and restaurants. So how does a long standing charity fit in the new, gentrified environment?

How an East London Charity Adapts to its Trendy Environment to Fund Itself - Coffee Shop, Design Festival and Exhibitions

With Government cut backs hitting hard on everyone from small business to families, charities feel the crunch too. One charity based in Shor...

Lee Furlong - The Space Between Photography and Painting

<img title="Untitled lee furlong" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Untitled lee furlong" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OTjcXIK9Sag/UqUpg-uF3_I/AAAAAAAATH4/EM2X5Z4Jk7I/Untitled-lee-furlong%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="354" align="right" height="354">Lee Furlong     Manchester, England, UK Mediums: Photography Style: Abstract, Impressionism, macro, Minimalist, traditional/classical – Whatever I’m feeling at the time Favorite Quotes: (1) I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that don’t work! (Thomas Edison) (2) It’s easier to ask for forgiveness rather than permission (Anon) (3) If you’re not <a title="making mistakes" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/05/20-common-mistakes-artists-make-in.html">making mistakes</a>, then you’re not trying hard enough (Anon) Favorite Books: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, The 4 hour work week by Tim Ferris, Life of Pi by Yann Martel, E: A Novel by Matt Beaumont Favorite Movies: Sightseers (A very dark comedy), Amelie, Scott Pilgrim vs the world, Inception   Although I try not constrain myself to any particular style, I keep being drawn back to abstract / impressionist style works. When looking at other peoples works in these styles, I like the sense of having to invest part of myself, to provide my own interpretation that these styles require.  Whilst (although sounding contradictory) enjoying letting them wash over me. With my own works, my aim is to invite the viewer to inhabit another headspace, if only for a moment.

Lee Furlong - The Space Between Photography and Painting

Lee Furlong Manchester, England, UK Mediums : Photography Style : Abstract, Impressionism, macro, Minimalist, traditional/classical ...

Spotlight on Scotland Encaustic Artist Lynn Gibson

Lynn Gibson Strathclyde, Scotland Mediums: Encaustic Style: Organic & Abstract Favorite Quotes:  “Beware of artists, they mix with all classes of society and are therefore             most dangerous” – Queen Victoria “Art is the most intense mode of individualism the world has known” - Oscar Wilde “If you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything” – Public Enemy Favorite Books: American Gods – Neil Gaiman, The Quest – Wilbur Smith, Wonders of the Solar System / Universe – Brian Cox Favorite Movies: The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King, Shawshank Redemption, Labyrinth   <img title="Where It All Started Lynn Gibson" 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="Where It All Started Lynn Gibson" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gl9Dn3gks6w/UqKgvu0qaCI/AAAAAAAATE4/DPB9W-9ZSTM/Where-It-All-Started-Lynn-Gibson%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="412"> Where It All Started © Lynn Gibson This is the first painting I will be using to create a sculpture from; it’s also the primary image I use for promoting my artwork.

Spotlight on Scotland Encaustic Artist Lynn Gibson

Lynn Gibson Strathclyde, Scotland Mediums : Encaustic Style : Organic & Abstract Favorite Quotes : “Beware of artists, they mix wit...

Michael O'Gorman Artist - Narratives of the Subconscious

Michael O'Gorman Cardiff, United Kingdom Mediums: Oil paints, acrylic paints, pencils Style: Surrealism Favorite Quote: 'The only real and lasting truth is a 'self-realized' one' Favorite Book: 'Darkness Over Tibet' by Theodore Illion Favorite Movie: The Wicker Man (1973)   <img title="Perpetual Fluidity Michael O'Gorman" 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="Perpetual Fluidity Michael O'Gorman" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lA2lSK0vxEQ/Up-m4Yf39kI/AAAAAAAATEE/I-He_ce8wzY/Perpetual-Fluidity-Michael-OGorman%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="564"> Perpetual Fluidity © Michael O'Gorman   I'm a self-taught British artist who specializes in <a title="surreal oil paintings" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/08/surreal-paintings-visionary-art.html" rel=" ">surreal oil paintings</a>. I love to create detailed and elaborate artworks in which viewers can lose themselves for hours at a time, forever discovering new narratives and motifs that redefine their previous assumptions about the piece.

Michael O'Gorman Artist - Narratives of the Subconscious

Michael O'Gorman Cardiff, United Kingdom Mediums : Oil paints, acrylic paints, pencils Style : Surrealism Favorite Quote : 'Th...

10 Tips to Help You Buy Original Art Online

Are you looking to buy original art ? Well it’s never been easier to buy affordable art online. Philippa Demase , the curator of Art to Art ...

The Soul Stories of Artist Tracy Stokes

Tracy Stokes Cape Town, South Africa Mediums : acrylic, pastel, oil pencil, ink Style : primitive surrealism, contemporary folk art Favo...

Elynne Rosenfeld Artist - The Angel is in the Details

<img title="Spiritabundance Elynne Rosenfeld" 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="Spiritabundance Elynne Rosenfeld" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-j51DcNfq22A/Upt7SvSwsXI/AAAAAAAATB8/n1vXAwmgoIo/Spiritabundance-Elynne-Rosenfeld%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="288" align="left" height="360">Elynne Rosenfeld Northeastern United States Mediums: acrylic, glass beads, beach glass on canvas     prismacolor on paper Style: stylized abstraction on nature theme Favorite Quote: “Your journey has molded you for the greater good. It was exactly what it needed to be. Don't think you've lost time. It took each and every situation you've encountered to bring you to the now. And now is right on time.” - Asha Tyson Favorite Books: The Age of Innocence  (Edith Wharton)  The Namesake (Jhumpa Lahiri) Favorite Movie: Local Hero     I believe that total abstraction done well is really the same thing as figurative work.  Some see meaning in one, others in the other.  I explore the transition between figurative and <a title="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/05/10-featured-artists-how-are-they.html" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/05/10-featured-artists-how-are-they.html" rel="nofollow">abstract painting</a> in the compositions of my current series, Succulents.

Elynne Rosenfeld Artist - The Angel is in the Details

Elynne Rosenfeld Northeastern United States Mediums : acrylic, glass beads, beach glass on canvas prismacolor on paper Style : styl...

Interview with David Sanchez - Surrealist, Psychedelic Artist

David Sanchez Wheatridge. Colorado. USA Mediums: digital Style: Surrealism - psychedelic Favorite Quote: “It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious.” Oscar Wilde Favorite Books: The Last Cavalier, The Picture of Dorian Gray Favorite Movies: The Fifth Element, The Fountain, The Warriors Favorite Music: Anything from Funk to Classical music, to Heavy Metal - To Hip Hop. The list goes on and on. I am a new artist producing digital <a title="surrealist paintings" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/08/surreal-paintings-visionary-art.html">surrealist paintings</a> with a slight cartoon flavor to them. I began drawing regularly only two years ago after being diagnosed as an Epileptic. This disorder seemingly gave me the ability to draw and I quickly amassed skill in a very short time period and now wish to share my talent with the world.   <img title="david sanchez kick" 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="david sanchez kick" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-teUhc0NSwZQ/UpJ24vQp9rI/AAAAAAAAS9Y/e5SS3lfzvD4/davidsanchezkick7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="600"> Kick © David Sanchez This one instantly popped into my mind during  a conversation of the Movie 300. This one in particular I think shows the cartoon element of my style.

Interview with David Sanchez - Surrealist, Psychedelic Artist

David Sanchez Wheatridge. Colorado. USA Mediums : digital Style : Surrealism - psychedelic Favorite Quote : “It is absurd to divide pe...

Mezei József Tibor - Original Graphite and Colored Pencil Drawings

Mezei József Tibor Marghita, jud. Bihor, Romania Mediums: Graphite and Color Pencils Style: Abstract, Portraiture, Animals Favorite Book: Kyriacos C. Markides: The Magus of Strovolos Favorite Movie: Avatar Favorite music: Usually, ambiental, chill-out, relaxing types of music.     <img title="Complexity of God" 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="Complexity of God" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-X5zZALq_bqI/UpJ2XVVY0bI/AAAAAAAAS8w/MBJvIHp7bpA/ComplexityofGod16.jpg?imgmax=800" width="548" height="751"> Complexity of God – © Mezei József Tibor (MJ): This drawing represents the diversity and complexity of the Divine. Hand drawn with graphite pencil, a unique and original drawing.

Mezei József Tibor - Original Graphite and Colored Pencil Drawings

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Where do Artists Present Artworks Online?

Where do artists tend to present their artworks for online viewers? The answer to this question depends on who you ask. With the myriad of options available, artists have used a variety of means to promote artworks online. These include an official online portfolio (artist website), Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Linkedin, Google+, blogging, newsletters, Ebay, and many free artist profile services (ie. Behance, Fine Art America, Deviantart, etc.). In our artist spotlight questionnaire, I have been asking the question “Where do you promote your art online?” If you are the researching type, I would recommend going back through <a title="these spotlights" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/search/label/Artist%20Spotlight" rel="nofollow">these spotlights</a>. Find artists who match your own style, mediums, etc. Make a list of places where they showcase artworks, and note commonalities. Using this method, you have the possiblity of determining the best sites to present your artworks. Below are 10 artists who have been previously featured at Artpromotivate.

Where do Artists Present Artworks Online?

Where do artists tend to present their artworks for online viewers? The answer to this question depends on who you ask. With the myriad of o...

Site Tour - The Best Artpromotivate Art Promotion and Inspiration Articles

<img title="site tour" 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="site tour" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6JbwaTzv21I/UpPsTd2FDRI/AAAAAAAAS-I/jL6wyr0dp0M/site-tour%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="240" align="left" height="144"> A while back I created a <a title="Site Tour" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/07/site-tour-artists-promotion-motivate.html">Site Tour</a> for Artpromotivate. With hundreds of articles published since then, I can see that this page is in dire need of an update. Instead of reformatting the original post, I decided to create an entirely new Site Tour. This site tour serves a dual purpose. Firstly, it takes new visitors on a guided tour of navigating Artpromotivate. Secondly, it highlights the BEST of what Artpromotivate has to offer. I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation for everyone who has followed Artpromotivate, and regularly read, share and comment on posts. You are what has motivated me to write here regularly – and without you there would be no purpose to having a site such as this. I will have plenty more in store for you in the coming months!

Site Tour - The Best Artpromotivate Art Promotion and Inspiration Articles

A while back I created a Site Tour for Artpromotivate. With hundreds of articles published since then, I can see that this page is in dire...

Reis Valdrez Artist - Random Act of Kindness

Reis Valdrez Porto, Portugal Mediums: wide range of mediums, video I was born and raised in Porto, Portugal July 1988. Studied Visual Art - Multimedia as an undergraduate and am now enrolled in a Masters in Contemporary Art Practice. Throughout my life and my artwork (the two aren't really set apart) there is a constant will to experience and discover new ideas and obtaining new results trough experimental <a title="process of creation" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/04/artists-process-creating-art.html">process of creation</a> - in which the topic and medium vary constantly - giving meaning to the expression “Random Act of Kindness” when applied to the selection of objects and subjects that I alter and recreate, usually by giving them new purpose and new life.   <img title="Reis Valdrez artist" 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="Reis Valdrez artist" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-b7ksV2fdNmE/UpJ08eLAFQI/AAAAAAAAS7s/GOJGYJzWTtE/ReisValdrezartist6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="355">

Reis Valdrez Artist - Random Act of Kindness

Reis Valdrez Porto, Portugal Mediums : wide range of mediums, video I was born and raised in Porto, Portugal July 1988. Studied Visual ...

Aniqa Fatima Artist - Forms to Intangible Thoughts

Aniqa Fatima Pakistan Mediums: Oil Style: Abstract   <img title="diversity in unity" 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="diversity in unity" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-J34aB3xlEcc/UoFTwjSx9DI/AAAAAAAAS1w/k9DydP_kt7E/diversityinunity6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" height="600"> Diversity in Unity - Aniqa Fatima   Favorite Quotes: “Do the work. This stuff doesn’t happen out of the blue, get to work and start doing it.”  Mohsin Hamid (writer) “Opening yourself to what you don’t know, and to believe in the unknown” Pierre Soulages (artist) “To create <a title="abstract" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/20-colorful-abstract-paintings-for.html">abstract</a> compositions the artist must develop not only his eyes but also his soul, for only then will he be able to colors in the balance and provide a determining force in the work of art.” Wassily Kandinsky (artist) Favorite Books: Sufi (Laleh Bakhtiar), Islamic art and spirituality (Seyyed Hossein Nasr), Shabash! Tum kar Sakhtay Ho (Qaiser Abbas), The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen R. Covey), The Tao of Islam (Sachiko Murata). Reading Interest: Spiritualism Metaphysics Sufism Favorite Movies: Terminal 2, Detachment, West is west etc

Aniqa Fatima Artist - Forms to Intangible Thoughts

Aniqa Fatima Pakistan Mediums : Oil Style : Abstract Diversity in Unity - Aniqa Fatima Favorite Quotes : “Do the work. This s...

Susana Mata Garcia – About the Figure – A Personal Glance

Susana Mata Garcia Barcelona, Spain Mediums: Oil Style: Figurative Favorite Quote:  Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. T. S. Eliot  Favorite Books: Frank Kafka “America”, Scotch Fitzgerald “Sweet is the night”, Coetzes “Sommertime” and others. Favorite Movie: Black Orpheus by Albert Camus.    <img title="cat stretching" 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="cat stretching" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GLuLiWz97PY/UoFMc1hbS4I/AAAAAAAAS00/51x60wELGSY/catstretching6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="550"> Cat stretching © Susana Mata   All these years I have struggled with myself to paint a personal way of looking at things on my paintings. Through the thick brushstroke I try to give to them a primitive look, rather raw and quite esquematic. My paintings are not in a hurry. They are slow, with little elements and frozen in time. I have always been very interested in all that is involved with figures, that is why my paintings show these contemplative figures, isolated.

Susana Mata Garcia – About the Figure – A Personal Glance

Susana Mata Garcia Barcelona, Spain Mediums : Oil Style : Figurative Favorite Quote : Only those who will risk going too far can possib...

Is it ok to paint copies or different versions of an original painting?

When a painting has been designated as "original", is it ethical to paint exact copies or different versions of the same piece? I ...

Kerry Fenton-Johns - Living the Life of a Full Time Painter in New Zealand

Kerry Fenton-Johns New Zealand Mediums: Acrylic Style: realistic   <img title="green island and pohutukawa" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="green island and pohutukawa" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uDH4DZZccpA/UoFLBwZP6mI/AAAAAAAASzo/3PoNF1Rgjgw/green-island-and-pohutukawa.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="392">   I was born 1967 in Christchurch New Zealand. I grew up in Sumner a suburb of Christchurch. My first memory of drawing was a primary school trip when the whole class went down to the beach and to my amazement I looked at shag rock and transferred my vision onto paper. Throughout high school I would often draw in my books and copy the answers down from a friend. I really enjoyed art and music at high school. I didn’t stay long I wanted to get out into the big wide world. One of my earlier jobs after leaving school was at a florist shop arranging flowers, customer service etc.  It had been picked up that I was a creative type. I paint reality because my mind seems to at time wonder all over the place and painting slows down my breathing when I get into the zone. I paint where I holiday… live, have lived (landscapes) and what I love. Flowers and trees and child hood memory's come into play too.

Kerry Fenton-Johns - Living the Life of a Full Time Painter in New Zealand

Kerry Fenton-Johns New Zealand Mediums : Acrylic Style : realistic I was born 1967 in Christchurch New Zealand. I grew up in Sum...

Are There too Many Visual Artists Online?

<img title="too many artists" 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="too many artists" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0EvfpDXzseQ/UogUfihI8LI/AAAAAAAAS4A/P0Yfd1n4Qyo/too-many-artists%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="227" align="left" height="302"> Do you think there are too many visual artists online? If you are involved in the online art community and posting your art at Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Etsy, Fine Art America, Behance, Saatchi Online, and other sites – it may be easy to think there are too many artists, and way too much competition. There are a multitude of Facebook art groups with thousands of members. Our own group <a title="Artpromotivate – Promote Your Art" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/138531592952146/" rel="nofollow">Artpromotivate – Promote Your Art</a> currently has over 7300 members. Our <a title="Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/artpromotivate" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> following currently is over 11000 and <a title="Facebook page" href="https://www.facebook.com/artpromotivate" rel="nofollow">Facebook page</a> has about 5000 likes. Deviantart, a site geared toward creative types, has a membership of 25 million people. Countless other portfolio sites exist and new ones are appearing very often. Artists seem to be everywhere online!     What do you think? Do you think there is too much competition for artists online? If so, how can individual artists stand out and become noticed? Or is this the real problem: There are not enough art collectors to sustain such massive numbers of artists.

Are There too Many Visual Artists Online?

Do you think there are too many visual artists online? If you are involved in the online art community and posting your art at Facebook, Tw...

Designing your Own Portfolio Website with Webydo - Series

<a title="Design a Portfolio Website" href="http://dashboard.webydo.com/landingpages/starta.aspx?campaign=AP&utm_source=artpromotivate&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=apa" rel="nofollow"><img title="design portfolio website" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" border="0" alt="design portfolio website" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8hcZ6J-L3Oo/UobxzDg-MqI/AAAAAAAAS3Y/UxtfrFrsh6k/design-portfolio-website%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="313" align="left" height="271"></a> A while ago, we posted a series of tutorials describing how to design a portfolio website using Webydo. <a title="Webydo" href="http://dashboard.webydo.com/landingpages/starta.aspx?campaign=AP&utm_source=artpromotivate&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=apa" rel="nofollow">Webydo</a> is an online web designing studio for creating and publishing websites. The website builder is designed with the professional web designers in mind, however, the intuitive WYSISWYG design management platform helps make it possible for a new comer to be able to pick up the ropes and dive right into designing websites for themselves or others.       If you have no knowledge of website coding – no worries – you won’t need it with Webydo. Websites are created using drag and drop simplicity. You’ll even find it easier than some of the other DIY editors - since with Webydo you have entire control of the design, and have the capability of changing or adding elements anytime, without messing with the cohesiveness of the website. <img title="webydo websites" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="webydo websites" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YvObL7DpDZQ/Uobx0J2QyMI/AAAAAAAAS3g/XVIHuUaCMKk/webydo-websites%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="185" align="right" height="141"> If you are interested in learning how to design your own website, and maintaining it yourself, <a title="Webydo" href="http://dashboard.webydo.com/landingpages/starta.aspx?campaign=AP&utm_source=artpromotivate&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=apa" rel="nofollow">Webydo</a> is no risk. Sign up for free and use the tools for as long as you want. Even build unlimited free websites. When you are ready to publish, just upgrade to a premium plan. Webydo frequently offers great deals on their premium packages - so watch for those (such as the one we managed to secure for you at the right). Website design is one of the options we suggested in our article “<a title="Business Ideas for Artists" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/05/business-ideas-for-artists.html">Business Ideas for Artists</a>”. It is one business which can be very lucrative, and can provide a viable side income to your artist income.

Designing your Own Portfolio Website with Webydo - Series

A while ago, we posted a series of tutorials describing how to design a portfolio website using Webydo. Webydo is an online web designing...

Semi-fictional Mapmaker Shane Watt

Shane Watt - Visual Artist, Illustrator and sound designer/ producer Montreal, Canada Mediums: Ink, Acrylic, <a title="watercolor" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/10/watercolor-paintings-landscapes.html">watercolor</a>, spray paint and markers Style: Semi fictional cartography Favorite Quote: "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." Favorite Books: "Hells Angels", Hunter Thomson "The master and Margarita",  Mikhail Bulgakov, Danny Champion of the World, Roald Dahl Favorite Movies: Most anything by Hitchcock, too many to mention.   <img title="Austin Shane Watt" 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="Austin Shane Watt" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-F01jap8ymFA/UoFUTC05EKI/AAAAAAAAS2Y/RGTn-S3THi8/AustinShaneWatt7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600"> Austin – Shane Watt   I am a self taught visual artist from Montreal Canada and split my time between there and Miami Florida. I have been creating semi-fictional maps since I was a child. I refer to them as "semifictional" due to the fact they are composites between a particular narrative such as person's personal story or a political statement as well as real and imagined places.

Semi-fictional Mapmaker Shane Watt

Shane Watt - Visual Artist, Illustrator and sound designer/ producer Montreal, Canada Mediums : Ink, Acrylic, watercolor , spray paint a...

Dive Into Your Professional Visual Artist Career: How to Get Started

<img title="professional visual artist" 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="professional visual artist" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dz4mQjsX7_o/UoP8QP-7sUI/AAAAAAAAS3E/pU1yhpf02qM/professional-visual-artist%25255B12%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="306" align="left" height="263"> It can certainly be a daunting prospect, but pursuing a career as a full time artist is certainly rewarding and worth the efforts. If you are considering it, read on as Art Career Building outlines some things to keep in mind.   First of all, realize that you have to be strict with yourself because it IS your <a title="full time job" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/11/quit-dayjob-full-time-artist.html">full time job</a>. Organize where you will be making your work – whether from home, your garage or a studio - and make a schedule. Putting in the hours is key and knowing how to distribute your time will ensure that you don’t get frustrated or waste any time.

Dive Into Your Professional Visual Artist Career: How to Get Started

It can certainly be a daunting prospect, but pursuing a career as a full time artist is certainly rewarding and worth the efforts. If you a...

Lloyd Knowles Artist – Metaphors and Other Visions

Lloyd Knowles Utah, USA Although I’ve been working in painting (and other forms of art) for 4 years, my <a title="portfolio" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/09/portfolio-website-bio-contact.html">portfolio</a> is increasing. I studied art along with my architectural program, then set it aside for 37 years while busy with a career in architecture (design) and raiding a family of nine. The economic bubble bursting can either be seen as either a blessing or a disaster. It took out my architectural firm – but also fast tracked my work in art. This was done on the assumption that if I couldn’t make an income I might as well be enjoying it. Although I have yet to exhibit outside of my home state of Utah (trying to expand), I have enjoyed the opportunity of two solo exhibits, published in two museum catalogs and am active in local art organizations.   <img title="Walking on Water" 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="Walking on Water" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q_OLvwQA-bg/UoFL_yh-G7I/AAAAAAAAS0M/xRbkfmIa8TA/WalkingonWater6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="376"> Walking on Water - Lloyd Knowles

Lloyd Knowles Artist – Metaphors and Other Visions

Lloyd Knowles Utah, USA Although I’ve been working in painting (and other forms of art) for 4 years, my portfolio is increasing. I studie...

10 Fine Art Photography Artworks from Artists of our Spotlights

Some have wondered how does fine art photography differ from other types of photography, such as commercial, fashion, wedding or photojourna...

Teresa Cash – Mixed Media Artist - From Me to You

Teresa Cash - Mixed Media Artist USA Mediums:  Mainly acrylics Style:  Mixed Media-Inspirational Favorite Quote:  “If each of us would find a way to bring a smile to someone’s day, we could make a difference in the world.” Favorite Book:  Your Heart’s Desire – Celestine Prophecy Favorite Movie:  Patch Adams   <img title="Believe Teresa Cash" 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="Believe Teresa Cash" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tgSXnGu0Em4/UnwKKvOW61I/AAAAAAAASr0/bQk4pVHsJ5s/BelieveTeresaCash7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="561">   I am a self taught <a title="mixed media artist" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/10/amanda-morrison-post-impressionist.html">mixed media artist</a> and my passion is to create art about "Simple Truths/Simple Reminders".  Always mindful of ways to encourage myself and others to be the best that we can be.  Sometimes all it takes is a moment to ponder a simple truth or simple reminder to help make a shift in our thought.

Teresa Cash – Mixed Media Artist - From Me to You

Teresa Cash - Mixed Media Artist USA Mediums : Mainly acrylics Style : Mixed Media-Inspirational Favorite Quote : “If each of us wou...

Pixels.com – New Print on Demand Site from the Creator of Fine Art America

Pixels.com is a new website from the makers of <a title="Fine Art America" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/fine-art-america-quick-tour.html">Fine Art America</a>. It looks identical to its predecessor and even has the same products for sale as print on demand – canvas prints, acrylic prints, framed prints, greeting cards, posters, metal prints and more. The main difference here is the capability of selling print on demand phone cases for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy – and to be announced POD products.   <img title="pixels iphone cases" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="pixels iphone cases" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r9FyjM_rst4/Unkf4K3x_tI/AAAAAAAASp4/cfNatCQcKYc/pixels-iphone-cases%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="550" height="275">   Why did the makers of Fine Art America create this identical site? The Fine Art America forum provides the answer. <blockquote> FineArtAmerica.com is a great domain name if you’re interested in buying and selling ‘fine art’… and you’re an American. Unfortunately, we get asked all the time… ‘Do you ship to England?’… ‘Do you ship to Australia?’… ‘I’m a photographer living in Spain, can I join your site?’… etc. Why did we buy Pixels.com? 1. We wanted a truly international domain name that would eliminate all of the questions, above, and allow our members to market themselves all over the world. 2. We wanted to expand our product offering beyond the world of ‘fine art’. <a title="FineArtAmerica.com" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/fine-art-america-print-on-demand.html">FineArtAmerica.com</a> has been in business since 2006, and over the years, we’ve fielded thousands of requests from members asking us to start selling iphone cases, calendars, puzzles, and more. None of those products fall under the ‘fine art’ title, and as a result, we never added them to the site. 3. Pixels.com is an amazing domain name! In our opinion, it’s the best domain name on the internet for anyone involved in the visual arts. The word ‘pixel’ is pronounced (and spelled) almost exactly the same in every language on the planet. We’re in the business of created print-on-demand products from digital pixels… Pixels.com is the perfect name.</blockquote>

Pixels.com – New Print on Demand Site from the Creator of Fine Art America

Pixels.com is a new website from the makers of Fine Art America . It looks identical to its predecessor and even has the same products for ...

Kenneth Frizzell - A Love of Nature Combines with Creative Talent in this Wildlife Artist

Kenneth Frizzell Tennessee, USA   Mediums: Watercolor, acrylic Style: Realism, impressionistic Favorite Quote: 'True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.' Albert Einstein Favorite Books: Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, Sherlock Holmes. Favorite Movies: Serenity, Lord of the Rings, Super 8   <img title="Sunset at Pelican Cove" 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="Sunset at Pelican Cove" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QX3lmlNHBWQ/UngzpEJUEvI/AAAAAAAASos/ScRu5Urn4Io/SunsetatPelicanCove6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="390"> Sunset at Pelican Cove © Kenneth Frizzell - Watercolor ACEO art card of a peaceful seascape.   I have been drawing and painting for much of my life. I began to stand out in <a title="art classes" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/free-online-art-classes-drawing-courses.html">art classes</a> in high school and by my senior year I was noted as being above the average art student. I won awards for artist of the year and best senior artist and went on to win the Helen Odle Art Scholarship for college. I have since won awards in several local art competitions and have developed a reputation as a talented artist.

Kenneth Frizzell - A Love of Nature Combines with Creative Talent in this Wildlife Artist

Kenneth Frizzell Tennessee, USA Mediums : Watercolor, acrylic Style : Realism, impressionistic Favorite Quote : 'True art is char...

List of Artist Pages to Follow on Facebook

Many artists are realizing the potential of social media for promoting art. Social media allows artists to share artworks with a network of followers via a page or profile. Followers get to stay updated with the artists’ new creations, give feedback and share their postings with others. Social media fans also have the potential of turning into collectors of the artist’s work.   <a title="Follow APM on Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/artpromotivate" rel="nofollow"><img title="Follow APM on Facebook" 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="Follow APM on Facebook" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yAmq_OXU8Uk/Una7mYwrEhI/AAAAAAAASoc/xd1PQCN8kUo/artists-on-facebook%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="270"></a>   Throughout the past year, I have been posting much concerning Facebook, such as these articles: <a title="Free Facebook Course" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/07/free-facebook-course-promote-art.html" rel=" ">Free Facebook Course</a> <a title="3 Successful Facebook Artists" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/facebook-pages-to-promote-art.html" rel="nofollow">3 Successful Facebook Artists</a> <a title="11 Tips to Get Facebook Fans" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/05/11-tips-and-tricks-to-get-facebook-fans.html">11 Tips to Get Facebook Fans</a> <a name="more"></a> I’ve been recommending all online artists have a Facebook page. I have also been featuring several pages of artists here at Artpromotivate. Below is a listing of Facebook pages from artists featured in our spotlights. If I have overlooked your page, please let me know in the comments. Want your Facebook page listed here too? Please leave a comment below in, and include the link to your FB page in this format: Graham Matthews – Newfoundland, Canada – abstract, surreal paintings <a title="https://www.facebook.com/grahammatthewsart" href="https://www.facebook.com/grahammatthewsart" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/grahammatthewsart</a> Please also share this page on Facebook or Twitter. <h3>Artists on Facebook</h3> <ol> <li><a title="Aazam Irilian" href="https://www.facebook.com/starslite7" rel="nofollow">Aazam Irilian</a> – California – abstract representational painting <li><a title="Adrienne Harrington" href="https://www.facebook.com/AdrienneHarringtonArt" rel="nofollow">Adrienne Harrington</a> – Texas, USA – acrylic painting <li><a title="Alan Derrick" href="https://www.facebook.com/AlanDerrickArt" rel="nofollow">Alan Derrick</a> – Alabama, USA - 3D Metal Pop Art <li><a title="Alejandro Castanon" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vino-Dipinte/177459945650157" rel="nofollow">Alejandro Castanon</a> - Texas, U.S.A.- expressionism art <li><a title="Alyson Sheldrake" href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtbyAlysonSheldrake" rel="nofollow">Alyson Sheldrake</a> - Algarve, Portugal – Acrylic painter <li><a title="Amanda Morrison" href="https://www.facebook.com/AmandaMorrisonART" rel="nofollow">Amanda Morrison</a> - Roanoke, VA USA Painter <li><a title="Amy Smith" href="https://www.facebook.com/ColorScapeFanPage" rel="nofollow">Amy Smith</a> – USA - Digital and mixed media painting <li><a title="Benjamin Matthijs" href="https://www.facebook.com/BMLichtwerk" rel="nofollow">Benjamin Matthijs</a> – Germany – Fine Art Photography <li><a title="Benjamin Mitchley" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/South-African-Artist/307154625964340" rel="nofollow">Benjamin Mitchley</a> - Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa - Painting, Photography, Digital <li><a title="Betsy Frahm" href="https://www.facebook.com/betsy.frahm" rel="nofollow">Betsy Frahm</a> - Pikesville, Md. and Lewes, De., USA-realism, scratchboard, colored pencil, mixed media <li><a title="Bev Morgan" href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtistBevMorgan" rel="nofollow">Bev Morgan</a>, Ontario, Canada - Watercolours, Mixed media, Scratch art <li><a title="Bhagvati Nath" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bhagvati-Nath-Art/130181887025739" rel="nofollow">Bhagvati Nath</a> – India – wildlife, landscape painting <li><a title="Brandy Manuel" href="https://www.facebook.com/BrandyManuel27" rel="nofollow">Brandy Manuel</a> – Midwest USA - Expressionism, Realism paintings <li><a title="Bruce Black" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bruce-Black-Art-Contemporary-painting/137947129607613" rel="nofollow">Bruce Black</a> – Phoenix, AZ, USA - Realism watercolor paintings <li><a title="Camille Roman" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Artwork-by-Camille/137415082999705" rel="nofollow">Camille Roman</a> – Chicago, USA – mixed media and acrylic paintings <li><a title="Carol Price Surface" href="https://www.facebook.com/carol.p.surface" rel="nofollow">Carol Price Surface</a> - Beverly Hills, California, USA - Watercolor, Printmaking, Acrylic, Mixed-Media Wall Sculptures <li><a title="Chai South" href="https://www.facebook.com/chai.artist" rel="nofollow">Chai South</a> – New Jersey USA – abstract expressionism <li><a title="Chana Helen" href="http://www.facebook.com/jerusalem.art" rel="nofollow">Chana Helen</a> – Israel – watercolors, oil paintings <li><a title="Cheryl O" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-Cheryl-O/121269214597440" rel="nofollow">Cheryl O</a> – Canada – semi-abstract <li><a title="Christine Dana" href="https://www.facebook.com/cdana" rel="nofollow">Christine Dana</a> - Southern California, USA – outsider art <li><a title="Davide Barbanera" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Davide-Barbanera-Artist/121767097932142" rel="nofollow">Davide Barbanera</a> – Italy – Minimalist art <li><a title="David Galchutt" href="http://www.facebook.com/davidgalchuttart" rel="nofollow">David Galchutt</a> – California, USA – paintings, illustrations <li><a title="David McDonough" href="https://www.facebook.com/davidmcdonough6" rel="nofollow">David McDonough</a> - Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Mixed Media op and pop art <li><a title="David Munroe" href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtistDavidMunroe" rel="nofollow">David Munroe</a> - Glasgow, Scotland – Abstracts and landscapes <li><a title="Davie Hunt" href="https://www.facebook.com/davidhuntartiste" rel="nofollow">Davie Hunt</a> – Buckinghamshire, England - digital and mixed media <li><a title="Deborah M. Parks" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Energy-Flow-Project/169385119753384" rel="nofollow">Deborah M. Parks</a> – Southeast USA - Acrylics, oils, graphite, color pencil <li><a title="Debra Purcell" href="https://www.facebook.com/creativealliance2012" rel="nofollow">Debra Purcell</a> – Ohio, USA - Nueve Pointillism <li><a title="Deirdre Freeman" href="https://www.facebook.com/deirdreart" rel="nofollow">Deirdre Freeman</a> - Alameda, CA USA - acrylics, mixed media painter <li><a title="Dennis Sheil" href="https://www.facebook.com/dsheilart" rel="nofollow">Dennis Sheil</a> – California USA – acrylic, mixed media <li><a title="Donna Muller" href="https://www.facebook.com/DonnaMullerDonnasGallery?ref=hl" rel="nofollow">Donna Muller</a> - Nova Scotia, Canada – Oil and acrylic painting <li><a title="Dorothy Lorenze" href="https://www.facebook.com/dblorenze.artist" rel="nofollow">Dorothy Lorenze</a> – New York, USA - Contemporary Realism <li><a title="Eleanor Brownridge" href="https://www.facebook.com/turtlecreekglass" rel="nofollow">Eleanor Brownridge</a> – Ontario, Canada – glass artist <li><a title="Elizabeth J. White" href="https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethJWhiteGallery" rel="nofollow">Elizabeth J. White</a> – USA – painter <li><a title="Elynne Rosenfeld" href="https://www.facebook.com/ElynneRosenfeldArtist" rel="nofollow">Elynne Rosenfeld</a> - painter  <li><a title="Eskort Art" href="https://www.facebook.com/EskortArt" rel="nofollow">Eskort Art</a> – New Jersey, USA – painting, graffiti <li><a title="Evan Hawley" href="https://www.facebook.com/evan.hawley.7?ref=tn_tnmn" rel="nofollow">Evan Hawley</a> – Texas, USA – Abstract expressionism <li><a title="Evita Kristapsone" href="https://www.facebook.com/EvitaKristapsoneArt" rel="nofollow">Evita Kristapsone</a> - Latvia - intuitive watercolour paintings  <li><a title="Fiona de Lacy" href="https://www.facebook.com/fdelacydesigns" rel="nofollow">Fiona de Lacy</a> – Ireland – abstract, mixed media <li><a title="Francene Levinson" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Francene-Levinson-Paper-Sculptures/126793687364792?sk=wall" rel="nofollow">Francene Levinson</a> – Canada – origami sculpture <li><a title="Frank Myers" href="https://www.facebook.com/frankmyersjr" rel="nofollow">Frank Myers</a> – USA – digital art <li><a title="Genevieve Esson" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Genevieve-Esson-Art-Fan-Page/145856062106094" rel="nofollow">Genevieve Esson</a> - St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Acrylic and Mixed Media art <li><a title="Heatherbell Barlow" href="https://www.facebook.com/HeatherbellArt" rel="nofollow">Heatherbell Barlow</a> - Devon, United Kingdom - Seascape and Landscape Paintings <li><a title="Heidi Keyes" href="https://www.facebook.com/heidikeyesart" rel="nofollow">Heidi Keyes</a> - Denver, Colorado - landscape, cityscape, and cultural painter <li><a title="Helen Duplassie" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Helen-Duplassie-Artist/190051489617" rel="nofollow">Helen Duplassie</a> - Brampton, Ontario, Canada – oil painting, watercolour, acrylic, dye on silk <li><a title="Helga McLeod" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-by-Helga-McLeod/183188448362556" rel="nofollow">Helga McLeod</a> - Garden Route, South Africa – Watercolor portrait artist <li><a title="Hiroko Sakai" href="https://www.facebook.com/hirokosakaifineart" rel="nofollow">Hiroko Sakai</a> – California, USA - Surreal art, oil paintings <li><a title="Ion Vincent Danu" href="https://www.facebook.com/ivDAnu" rel="nofollow">Ion Vincent Danu</a> - Quebec, Canada, Visual artist, illustrator, photographer <li><a title="Iris Scott" href="https://www.facebook.com/IrisFingerpaintings" rel="nofollow">Iris Scott</a> – Seattle, USA – Professional Fingerpainter <li><a title="Isabel Salvador" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheArtworkOfIsabelSalvador" rel="nofollow">Isabel Salvador</a>: visual artist- Lisbon Portugal  <li><a title="Jacky Murtaugh" href="https://www.facebook.com/Jacky.Murtaugh" rel="nofollow">Jacky Murtaugh</a> - Adelaide, Australia – landscapes,abstracts <li><a title="Jacqui Hawk" href="https://www.facebook.com/JacquiHawkArt" rel="nofollow">Jacqui Hawk</a> – Boston, USA – multi-media, painting <li><a title="James Bell" href="https://www.facebook.com/jamesbellart" rel="nofollow">James Bell</a> - London, United Kingdom - live and abstract painting <li><a title="Jason Gluskin" href="https://www.facebook.com/JasonGluskinArt" rel="nofollow">Jason Gluskin</a> – New York City – rock n roll paintings, cityscapes <li><a title="Jennifer Beaudet" href="https://www.facebook.com/JBeaudetStudios" rel="nofollow">Jennifer Beaudet</a> - California, America, oil and watercolors <li><a title="Jim Sloane" href="https://www.facebook.com/jim.sloane.9" rel="nofollow">Jim Sloane</a> - United States – wood sculpture <li><a title="Joanne Abbott" href="https://www.facebook.com/josartstudio" rel="nofollow">Joanne Abbott</a> --Canada --acrylic and colour pencil artist  <li><a title="Jody Smith" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/JodyArt/176497399060730" rel="nofollow">Jody Smith</a> – USA - Pastel, oils, mixed media <li><a title="Joe Versikaitis" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Versikaitis-The-Art-of-Sport/271465752532" rel="nofollow">Joe Versikaitis</a> – Red Deer, Alberta – Canada – Sports Artist <li><a title="Johanette van Deventer" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-being-feminine/216215068495275" rel="nofollow">Johanette van Deventer</a> – Oil Painter – West South Coast, Africa <li><a title="John Delaney" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Artistic-Creations-by-John-Delaney-Artist/157789627605074" rel="nofollow">John Delaney</a> - Toms River, NJ, USA - Visual Artist <li><a title="John Neville Cohen" href="https://www.facebook.com/JNCPaintingwithLight" rel="nofollow">John Neville Cohen</a> – Spain – Fine art photography <li><a title="Judy Perrin" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dark-Flights-Art/163232150439256?sk=wall" rel="nofollow">Judy Perrin</a> – fantasy and wildlife art <li><a title="Julia Sattout" href="https://www.facebook.com/juliasattout" rel="nofollow">Julia Sattout</a> – Sydney, Australia – Portrait painter <li><a title="Jutta Blühberger" href="https://www.facebook.com/FaithDanceArt" rel="nofollow">Jutta Blühberger</a> - Austria  <li><a title="Jonathan Shepherd" href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtbyShep" rel="nofollow">Jonathan Shepherd</a> - Derbyshire, United Kingdom – Realism oil painter <li><a title="Karen Lawson" href="https://www.facebook.com/kplawsonartworks" rel="nofollow">Karen Lawson</a> - Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand – abstract art <li><a title="Kate Masterson" href="https://www.facebook.com/KateMastersonArtist" rel="nofollow">Kate Masterson</a> – Britain – Abstract art <li><a title="Katie Hone" href="https://www.facebook.com/Katiehone88" rel="nofollow">Katie Hone</a> – UK – Abstract painting, Portrait art <li><a title="Katie Wyatt" href="http://www.facebook.com/katiewyattartist" rel="nofollow">Katie Wyatt</a> – Australia - painter <li><a title="Kelly Hendrickson" href="https://www.facebook.com/KellyLHendricksonartist" rel="nofollow">Kelly Hendrickson</a> - Minnesota, Upper Midwest, USA – Mixed media textile artist <li><a title="Ken Roko" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-by-Ken-Roko/394013960682876" rel="nofollow">Ken Roko</a> – Toronto, Canada - digital, oil and pastel paintings <li><a title="Kevin Nodland" href="https://www.facebook.com/NODLANDDESIGNS" rel="nofollow">Kevin Nodland</a> - Pinellas Park, Florida, United States - Visual artist, Illustrator, Painter <li><a title="Kimberlee Rocca" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kimberlee-Rocca-Artist/312951036323" rel="nofollow">Kimberlee Rocca</a> – USA – foil imaging art <li><a title="Ksusha Scott" href="https://www.facebook.com/ksusha.scott" rel="nofollow">Ksusha Scott</a> – USA – Oil and acrylic paintings <li><a title="Lana Arft" href="https://www.facebook.com/ArftArtistry" rel="nofollow">Lana Arft</a> – Midwest USA, acrylic and mixed media artist <li><a title="Larry Cwik" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Larry-Cwik-Photographic-Fine-Art/230113190400324" rel="nofollow">Larry Cwik</a> – USA – fine art photography <li><a title="Laura Miller" href="https://www.facebook.com/livividli.laura.miller.artist" rel="nofollow">Laura Miller</a> – USA – semi-abstract painting <li><a title="Leonor Braga" href="https://www.facebook.com/Leonorbragart" rel="nofollow">Leonor Braga</a> – Orlando, Florida, USA <li><a title="Laura Iosifescu" href="https://www.facebook.com/LauraIosifescuArt" rel="nofollow">Laura Iosifescu</a> – UK – abstract painting <li><a title="Lauren Curtis" href="http://www.facebook.com/LaurenCurtisArtTalonArt" rel="nofollow">Lauren Curtis</a> – NJ, USA – digital photo collages <li><a title="Liana Gor" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-Gallery-LianaGor/239455656086358" rel="nofollow">Liana Gor</a> – California, USA – portraits <li><a title="Lin Collette" href="http://www.facebook.com/rhodyart" rel="nofollow">Lin Collette</a>: mixed media and collage artist -- Rhode Island, USA <li><a title="Lisa Aerts" href="https://www.facebook.com/artbylisaaerts" rel="nofollow">Lisa Aerts</a> – Florida, USA – landscapes, fish paintings <li><a title="Lisa Zadravec" href="https://www.facebook.com/LisZadravec" rel="nofollow">Lisa Zadravec</a> – USA – colored pencil, oil painting <li><a title="Llael McDonald" href="https://www.facebook.com/llaelmcdonaldart" rel="nofollow">Llael McDonald</a> – Australia – charcoal, oils, ink <li><a title="Luke Prest" href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPrest" rel="nofollow">Luke Prest</a> – UK – architectural drawings <li><a title="Manisha Vedpathak" href="https://www.facebook.com/ManishaVedpathaksArt" rel="nofollow">Manisha Vedpathak</a> – India – abstract and figurative art <li><a title="Marcia Crumley" href="https://www.facebook.com/marciacrumleyart" rel="nofollow">Marcia Crumley</a> – New England, USA – semi-abstract painting <li><a title="Marcylittleninja" href="https://www.facebook.com/MLNINJA94" rel="nofollow">Marcylittleninja</a> – Melbourne, Australia - Manga, digital art <li><a title="Maryssa Anne" href="http://www.facebook.com/maryssaannesart" rel="nofollow">Maryssa Anne</a> - North Carolina, US - Watercolor, Acrylic, Graphite <li><a title="Marijke van Welzen" href="https://www.facebook.com/marijke.vanwelzen" rel="nofollow">Marijke van Welzen</a> - RegiVlaardingen, the Netherlands – wearable art <li><a title="Marilyn Balke-Lowry" href="https://www.facebook.com/marilyn.lowry1" rel="nofollow">Marilyn Balke-Lowry</a> – Texas, USA - Abstract, abstract realism, “imaginart” <li><a title="Mary-Jane Moffett" href="https://www.facebook.com/stitchandpaintwhistler1" rel="nofollow">Mary-Jane Moffett</a> – Canada – stitch and paint <li><a title="Mary Lee Maynard" href="https://www.facebook.com/creepingbeauties" rel="nofollow">Mary Lee Maynard</a> – Montreal, Canada - lining, graffiti, film noir, abstract, comic book <li><a title="Max Tzinman" href="https://www.facebook.com/max.tzinman.art" rel="nofollow">Max Tzinman</a> – USA – digital art <li><a title="Mehriban Efendi" href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtMehribanEfendi" rel="nofollow">Mehriban Efendi</a> – Azerbaijan - Mixed media, acrylic, oil on canvas <li><a title="Michael Gaudet" href="http://www.facebook.com/ggsgalleryandgifts" rel="nofollow">Michael Gaudet</a> – Sask., Canada – murals, portraiture, landscapes <li><a title="Michelle Ranson" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michelle-Ranson-Artist/153033141400514" rel="nofollow">Michelle Ranson</a> – Suffolk, UK – Acrylic and Mixed Media Artist <li><a title="Mike Filippello" href="https://www.facebook.com/mike.filippello" rel="nofollow">Mike Filippello</a> – USA – folk art <li><a title="Monika Mori" href="https://www.facebook.com/moriartmoo" rel="nofollow">Monika Mori</a> – Austria - Expressive abstract <li><a title="Natalie Norrell" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Natalie-Norrell-Studio/639750622731625" rel="nofollow">Natalie Norrell</a>: visual artist-Kalispell, Montana.   <li><a title="Nicola Lautre" href="http://www.facebook.com/NicolaLautre" rel="nofollow">Nicola Lautre</a> - Brisbane, Australia – watercolour and ink <li><a title="Niharika Garg" href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.656721567656.2215630.10517353&type=3" rel="nofollow">Niharika Garg</a> - Delhi, India - Paintings <li><a title="Nikki Sitzmann" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Einzelstueck/210411405658835" rel="nofollow">Nikki Sitzmann</a> - California USA – abstract art <li><a title="Paul Buford" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paul-E-Buford-Watercolor-Artist/143458882385092" rel="nofollow">Paul Buford</a> – MS, USA – realistic watercolor paintings <li><a title="Peter Dunckelmann" href="https://www.facebook.com/peter.dunckelmann" rel="nofollow">Peter Dunckelmann</a> – Melbourne, Australia - Digital artist <li><a title="Piano as Art" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Piano-As-Art/265494526839414?sk=wall" rel="nofollow">Piano as Art</a> – collaboration between Shauna Holiman and Penny Putnam <li><a title="Piotr Wolodkowicz" href="http://www.facebook.com/piotrfineart" rel="nofollow">Piotr Wolodkowicz</a> – Chicago, USA – landscape paintings, trees <li><a title="Piroska Pipo" href="https://www.facebook.com/piroskapipoart" rel="nofollow">Piroska Pipo</a> – Calgary, Canada – abstract art, figurative <li><a title="Rachael Crowther" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rachael-Crowther/375967779090369" rel="nofollow">Rachael Crowther</a>- Lancashire, UK- Abstract, expressive paintings <li><a title="Randi Grace Nilsberg" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Graceful/516185228447198" rel="nofollow">Randi Grace Nilsberg</a>, Norway, Photographer  <li><a title="Reina Cottier" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Reina-Cottier-Art/241982692515032" rel="nofollow">Reina Cottier</a> – New Zealand – acrylics on canvas, abstracts <li><a title="Renee Oglesbee" href="https://www.facebook.com/renee.oglesbee" rel="nofollow">Renee Oglesbee</a> - Texas, USA - Counter Culture, Pop Art, Abstract, Macro Photography <li><a title="Rhys Allen" href="https://www.facebook.com/RedSkillustrations" rel="nofollow">Rhys Allen</a> – UK – digital, untraditional, traditional art <li><a title="Robin Wiesneth" href="https://www.facebook.com/ABrushWithHumor" rel="nofollow">Robin Wiesneth</a> – Florida, USA – storytelling, fantasy, humor <li><a title="Rosamar Amigo McMillan" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/artist91711/40025112410" rel="nofollow">Rosamar Amigo McMillan</a> – Oil, acrylic and mixed media artist <li><a title="Rothko Hauschildt" href="https://www.facebook.com/rothkunst" rel="nofollow">Rothko Hauschildt</a> – Texas, USA – abstract art, mixed media <li><a title="Sabina D’Antonio" href="https://www.facebook.com/ABSTRACTSbySabina" rel="nofollow">Sabina D’Antonio</a> – USA – acrylic abstract painting <li><a title="Sadie Jane" href="https://www.facebook.com/SadieJaneCollection" rel="nofollow">Sadie Jane</a> – Newfoundland, Canada - painter <li><a title="Samar Asamoah" href="https://www.facebook.com/Yezarck" rel="nofollow">Samar Asamoah</a> – UK – patterns, paintings <li><a title="Samantha Lesley" href="https://www.facebook.com/slesleyartist" rel="nofollow">Samantha Lesley</a> – London, UK – acrylic abstract painter <li><a title="Sara Morison" href="https://www.facebook.com/saramorison.art" rel="nofollow">Sara Morison</a> – BC, Canada – abstract painter <li><a title="Sara Paxton" href="http://www.facebook.com/sarapaxtonartworks" rel="nofollow">Sara Paxton</a> – Australia – Oil painter <li><a title="Sea Dean" href="https://www.facebook.com/SeaDeanPaintaMasterpiece" rel="nofollow">Sea Dean</a> – Floral painting, abstracts, landscapes <li><a title="Sergey Kireev" href="https://www.facebook.com/KireevArtStudio" rel="nofollow">Sergey Kireev</a> - St. Petersburg, Russia – fine art photographer <li><a title="Shana L Rowe" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Caution-Artist-at-Play/181575578551812" rel="nofollow">Shana L Rowe</a> – Maine, USA – realism and impressionistic <li><a title="Shana Stern" href="https://www.facebook.com/ShanaSternStudio" rel="nofollow">Shana Stern</a> - Austin, Texas. USA – fluid acrylic painting <li><a title="Sharon Marcella Marston" href="https://www.facebook.com/SharonMarstonArtist" rel="nofollow">Sharon Marcella Marston</a> – New England USA Painter <li><a title="ShawN shawN" href="https://www.facebook.com/therealShawNshawN" rel="nofollow">ShawN shawN</a> – California, USA - abstract, political conceptual paintings <li><a title="Shayla Tansey" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vivid-Earth-Artwork-by-Shayla/109485679178829" rel="nofollow">Shayla Tansey</a> – Alberta, Canada – multi-mediums <li><a title="Skylar Tucker" href="https://www.facebook.com/artofsky" rel="nofollow">Skylar Tucker</a> - Alabama, USA – watercolors, acrylic paintings <li><a title="Sonali Kukreja" href="https://www.facebook.com/serene.compositions" rel="nofollow">Sonali Kukreja</a> – USA - oil and acrylic painting <li><a title="Stephanie Holznecht" href="https://www.facebook.com/Stephanie.holznecht.SCHDesign" rel="nofollow">Stephanie Holznecht</a> – USA – mixed media, acrylic painting   <li><a title="Stephen Quick" href="http://www.facebook.com/splinteredstudios" rel="nofollow">Stephen Quick</a> – Bristol UK, post modern pop art <li><a title="Steven Gordon Linebaugh" href="http://www.artbygordon.com/" rel="nofollow">Steven Gordon Linebaugh</a> – Texas, USA – impressionism, realism painting <li><a title="Susan Prinz" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Susan-Prinz-Artwork/193625807384823" rel="nofollow">Susan Prinz</a> – USA - acrylic, mixed media, pastels,  oils <li><a title="Suzanne Southerton" href="https://www.facebook.com/Southertonart" rel="nofollow">Suzanne Southerton</a> - Wiltshire England - figurative and abstract paintings <li><a title="Sylvia Fuller" href="http://www.facebook.com/Birds.Of.Paradise.Studio" rel="nofollow">Sylvia Fuller</a> – California, USA – watercolor, oil on canvas, acrylics <li><a title="Tahirih Goffic" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tahirih-Goffic-Fine-Art/226082057403740?ref=tn_tnmn" rel="nofollow">Tahirih Goffic</a> – BC, Canada - paintings <li><a title="Tammy Mike Laufer" href="https://www.facebook.com/tammymikelaufer" rel="nofollow">Tammy Mike Laufer</a> – Israel - 3D digital drawing and video art <li><a title="Tanielle Childers" href="https://www.facebook.com/TanielleART" rel="nofollow">Tanielle Childers</a> – Colorado, USA – abstracts, flowers, dreamscapes <li><a title="Tara Sullivan" href="https://www.facebook.com/starakat" rel="nofollow">Tara Sullivan</a> - Tucson, AZ - art of the imagination, digital painting and drawing <li><a title="Teodora Totorean" href="https://www.facebook.com/teodora.paintings" rel="nofollow">Teodora Totorean</a> – United Kingdom - lyrical abstract, naive art <li><a title="Teresa Dye" href="http://www.facebook.com/teresadyedesigns" rel="nofollow">Teresa Dye</a> – NJ, USA – realism botanical painting <li><a title="Teresa Perleberg" href="https://www.facebook.com/bearcreekfelting" rel="nofollow">Teresa Perleberg</a> - North Dakota, USA – wool animal sculpture <li><a title="Teresa Young" href="http://www.facebook.com/dalifan" rel="nofollow">Teresa Young</a> – Nova Scotia, Canada – abstract, surreal paintings <li><a title="Terri Holland" href="https://www.facebook.com/terri.holland.58" rel="nofollow">Terri Holland</a> – Texas, USA - acrylic painter <li><a title="Terry Sita" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Terry-Sita-Moment-in-Time-Art-Studio/302357473195608" rel="nofollow">Terry Sita</a> – New Orleans, USA - oil painting <li><a title="Tim Seaward" href="https://www.facebook.com/touchdry" rel="nofollow">Tim Seaward</a> - Néré, Charenete-Maritime, France - Surreal; abstract; linear drawings <li><a title="Tim Smith" href="https://www.facebook.com/Timscanvas?ref=tn_tnmn" rel="nofollow">Tim Smith</a> - Northamptonshire England - Graphite pencil, acrylic <li><a title="Tina Marie" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Echolocation/183988278353563" rel="nofollow">Tina Marie</a> – USA – floral photography <li><a title="Tina Marohn" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tina-Besecker-Marohn/122610427750569?ref=sgm" rel="nofollow">Tina Marohn</a> – Washington, USA – acrylic and watercolor paintings <li><a title="Tina Townsend" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Artist-Tina-Townsend/391067657640004?fref=ts" rel="nofollow">Tina Townsend</a> - Langley, B.C. Canada - Oil, Acrylic and watercolor <li><a title="Tom Henderson Smith" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-Tom-Henderson-Smith/128386723856037" rel="nofollow">Tom Henderson Smith</a> - Cornwall, England – paintings, landscapes <li><a title="Tracey Snyman" href="https://www.facebook.com/ClipperFire" rel="nofollow">Tracey Snyman</a> – South Africa – Equine and wildlife art <li><a title="Velvet Tetrault" href="https://www.facebook.com/Visual.Gems.Studio" rel="nofollow">Velvet Tetrault</a> - Arizona, USA – acrylic, oil paintings <li><a title="Vera Cauwenberghs" href="https://www.facebook.com/vera.cauwenberghs.5" rel="nofollow">Vera Cauwenberghs</a> – Belgium – landscape, wildlife <li><a title="Virginia Arregui" href="https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaArreguiArt" rel="nofollow">Virginia Arregui</a> – Australia – ceramic tile <li><a title="Wade Edwards" href="https://www.facebook.com/thenewfoundlandartjunction" rel="nofollow">Wade Edwards</a> – Newfoundland, Canada – abstracts, landscape painter <li><a title="Warren Peterson" href="http://www.facebook.com/warrenpetersonfineart" rel="nofollow">Warren Peterson</a> - Ontario, Canada – Canadian wilderness landscapes <li><a title="Wendy Goldberg" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wendy-Goldberg-Art/144764795593543?fref=ts" rel="nofollow">Wendy Goldberg</a> – USA – pastel paintings <li><a title="Weston Packard" href="https://www.facebook.com/westonpackardart" rel="nofollow">Weston Packard</a> – Atlanta, GA – Works on Paper</li></ol>

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Sophie Penstone Artist - The Power of Colour

Sophie Penstone Cornwall, UK Mediums: Acylic ink and watercolour Style: loose, impressionistic, illustrative Favorite Quote: “Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.” Favorite Book: His Dark materials Favorite Movie: Schindlers List   <img title="Winter Thaw" 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="Winter Thaw" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fwwR4V7POYA/UnRcmBofa5I/AAAAAAAASnc/YQ3c40yw9MY/WinterThaw6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="412"> Winter Thaw © Sophie Penstone - Early morning across the rolling hills in Cornwall, just as the morning frost was disappearing   After studying for my degree, I moved to Cornwall in the South West of England. The move to this part of the world inspired me to try and paint everyday and recreate the ever-changing beautiful landscape. I am inspired by many things but mostly woodlands, colour and shadows. Over the last ten years I have exhibited successfully throughout Cornwall as well as nationwide in group and solo shows. Painting initially with <a title="watercolour" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/10/watercolor-paintings-landscapes.html">watercolour</a> onto stretched, primed canvas is an unconventional technique that allows for a greater freedom with image size as well as allowing washes to be layered and disturbed, should I wish. I overlay this background with acrylic ink taking advantage of its fluidity, intensity, vibrancy and transparent qualities.

Sophie Penstone Artist - The Power of Colour

Sophie Penstone Cornwall, UK Mediums : Acylic ink and watercolour Style : loose, impressionistic, illustrative Favorite Quote : “Man mus...

Beautiful Pet Paintings of Dogs and Cats

Pets are a very popular subject in fine art. Below are beautiful paintings of dogs and cats from artists who have been featured at Artpromotivate. Please show your support of the artists by sharing this page at Facebook, Twitter, etc. Would you like to be featured at this website? If so, please visit this page for details on how you can get a free feature: <a title="Artist Spotlight" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/p/free-artist-spotlight-interview-how-to.html" rel="nofollow">Artist Spotlight</a> <ol> <li><a title="Iris Scott" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/04/iris-scott-professional-fingerpainting.html">Iris Scott</a> <a title="Iris Scott" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/04/iris-scott-professional-fingerpainting.html" rel="nofollow"><img title="iris scott professional fingerpainting" 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="iris scott professional fingerpainting" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1aHDI3pA0cI/UnLlqbEfmKI/AAAAAAAASmM/4bxx-9sNqjU/iris-scott-professional-fingerpainting%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="550"></a> “I started Finger-painting whilst living in Southern Taiwan. Shortly after grad school I paid off my student loans and saved up some "travel money." Knowing I wanted to get away for about a year and just do some painting I spun the globe and landed my finger on Taiwan. A few months later I exited the subway in downtown Kaoshiung City and made my way to the nearest hostel. </li></ol>

Beautiful Pet Paintings of Dogs and Cats

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Artist Johanette van Deventer – Art of Being Feminine

Johanette van Deventer West Coast South Africa Medium: Oil Paintings Favorite Quotes: “Sometimes you have only one moment of beauty to experience If you missed it between yesterday and tomorrow you have lost the gift of joy” Me "I have learned to offer no resistance to what IS, I have learned to allow the present moment to BE and to accept the impermanent nature of all things and conditions. Thus I have found peace." ~ Eckhart Tolle Favorite Book: Conversations with God Favorite Movies: Eat Pray Love, As it is in Heaven, City of Angles   <img title="Johanette van Deventer Kreef Bakkies" 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="Johanette van Deventer Kreef Bakkies" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9cz687uCJrQ/Um-wWDe5olI/AAAAAAAASis/yTiLIivDg5I/JohanettevanDeventerKreefBakkies6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="438"> Kreef "Bakkies" (crayfish boats) : Johanette van Deventer, Paternoster West Coast South Africa, Oil Painting, Stretched Canvas 610x500x40mm   When I start creating I get lost in my artwork just to rediscover myself and start creating. My reality is living my dream.

Artist Johanette van Deventer – Art of Being Feminine

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How Artists can Cope with Distractions at Home

Do you have things in your life which distract you from <a title="art making" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/09/inspirational-youtube-videos.html">art making</a>? I think we all do to some degree. But, when things start to interfere with our ability to create, it may be time to take a step back and access our situation. Are you spending too much time online? Are you bringing home baggage from your day job, making it difficult to focus on creating art? Do you prefer to work in solitude, but have people distracting you often? Are things so hectic at home, that it takes a long time to complete pieces? For many artists, it may be impossible to completely remove distractions – especially if these distractions are the ones we love the most. But, there are ways to cope, make better use of time and to deal with distractions throughout our day.   <img title="how to focus in the age of distraction" 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="how to focus in the age of distraction" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ML1P3RJYTkg/Um7u_PhAtEI/AAAAAAAASiA/z-GJg1SJoEQ/how-to-focus-in-the-age-of-distraction%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="650" height="471"> Image by <a title="Learning Fundamentals" href="http://learningfundamentals.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Learning Fundamentals</a> Personally, I have many distractions. I do my blogging at home and painting in my home studio. Throughout my day, I am interrupted several times by my wife and kids. As other creative types will agree, it can be difficult getting back into “the zone” after being interrupted. My kids are always curious about what I am working on, and filled with questions. Of course I love spending time with them, but having my “work” at home has made it difficult to get things done. So, this is what this post is about – how to cope with distractions as an artist. I am committed to several of these strategies myself – and they are helping me deal with all the distractions at home.

How Artists can Cope with Distractions at Home

Do you have things in your life which distract you from art making ? I think we all do to some degree. But, when things start to interfere w...

Art Career Building – Art Agent and Marketing Strategy Service

<img title="art career building" 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="art career building" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Vn4X0r0MPsA/Um190-hPw_I/AAAAAAAAShs/KQFIN3--RSk/artcareerbuilding6.png?imgmax=800" width="516" height="159"> Art Career Building is a new service for artists, and happens to be a partner of Jester Jacques Art - who have kindly recommended many of our posts and posted about Artpromotivate occasionally. Recently, they asked us to write about their marketing strategy and art agent service for artists, and we of course obliged. Incidentally, if you know of a great service which would be particularly useful for artists, please let us know about it. If we think the same, we may write about it here so our readers can know about it. According to their website, <a title="Art Career Building" href="http://artcareerbuilding.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Art Career Building</a> offers personalized and affordable services for artists. “With a marketing strategy and a plan, you can develop your art identity and build your audience. Keep in touch, build interest, and still spend most of your time in your studio. Have ready buyers when your art is ready to exhibit.”

Art Career Building – Art Agent and Marketing Strategy Service

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Sharon Marston Creates Art for Good Living

Sharon Marcella Marston New England, USA Mediums: digital and acrylic Style: A bit of this, a bit of that… Favorite Quotes: “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde “For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Favorite Book: I just finished “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” by Maria Semple. I loved it! The main character is an artist and she reminded me of myself in many ways Favorite Movies: Anything that has a happy ending. I hate leaving a movie feeling bad. The War Horse was great, most Disney movies with happy endings. There is just way too much real crap going on in the world that I see no point in adding to it with fake crap as a form of entertainment.   <img title="Sharon Marston Shades od a Dream" 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="Sharon Marston Shades od a Dream" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-E_YNsfxAqNo/Ums-XAe4osI/AAAAAAAASgw/--MVCZDWAbM/SharonMarstonshades6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="439"> “Shades of a Dream” copyright 2012 Sharon Marston This painting is a prime example of my traditional style.. kind of dreamy, moving towards a better place. This is a 16x 20 acrylic on canvas and as of today the original is still available.