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Genevieve Esson Art - A Wily Legerdemain of Implementation

Genevieve Esson St. Louis, Missouri, USA Mediums: Acrylic and Mixed Media Style: Contemporary “Painter and mixed media artist. Buoyant and lyrical, the visions of Genevieve Esson are carried to realization in a flow of dancing electricity which embraces and bolsters the spirit of the denizens depicted. A wily legerdemain of implementation transfers a blithe and musing anima directly from the notions of the artist to the heart of the beholder. My mediums are acrylic and mixed media.”  <img alt="gargoyle crows2 genevieve esson" height="530" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tcYNJvnoWGs/UVZAJZPVukI/AAAAAAAAN0I/3k1_P1psUPo/gargoyle-crows2-genevieve-esson6.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline" title="gargoyle crows2 genevieve esson" width="550">   <h3>First time creating:</h3> I first became interested in art growing up in my Dad's art studio. I remember looking through his cool art books when I was a toddler. He would paint us all the time, from pictures and portrait sitting. He encouraged me to be an artist. I love animals and wanted to be a vet when I was younger. I began drawing dogs, cats and horses from Walter T. Foster's "How To Draw Animals" art books. I've always loved art and the natural world around me.

Genevieve Esson Art - A Wily Legerdemain of Implementation

Genevieve Esson St. Louis, Missouri, USA Mediums : Acrylic and Mixed Media Style : Contemporary “ Painter and mixed media artist....

Daily Paintworks Review and Features - Sell Original Art

<img align="left" alt="daily paintworks review" height="260" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GmZHFI3QCK8/UVTuboDScUI/AAAAAAAANzQ/ygtnoJ-BtTc/daily-paintworks-review9.png?imgmax=800" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="daily paintworks review" width="350">One of the things I like doing here is posting about free portfolio sites and online artist communities where artists can sell original art. I know some of these aren’t that great. Personally, I often post a few of my artworks, my website link, and never visit again. I just don’t have the time to continually visit every website.     I generally stick with 2-5 sites for promoting art. At the moment, these are <a title="Artstack" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/01/artstack-artists-stacks-socialnetwork.html">Artstack</a>, Pinterest, Fine Art America, Facebook and my own blog. But, I am always on the lookout for helpful sites and opportunities for artists. I have been hearing great things about Daily Paintworks – hence I decided to post about them. Some of you probably have already heard of this website for selling 2-D art, and some may be members. But, for those who have not heard of Daily Paintworks – here is what this site is all about. First off, the Daily Paint works membership does cost $12.95 monthly, so you will have to decide if this is a worthy investment for you. The way I think about it is this – if you can sell even one painting a month, then that fee will be paid for. On the other hand, if you do not have the time to continually upload artwork and interact with the community, then it may be best not joining. The monthly fee actually keeps the art on the site at a high quality. I’ve browsed through the site myself, and can vouch that they are. Free sites are often filled with sub-par art, and may not be so popular among buyers. With that out of the way, lets talk about some of the site features.

Daily Paintworks Review and Features - Sell Original Art

One of the things I like doing here is posting about free portfolio sites and online artist communities where artists can sell original a...

Tammy Mike Laufer - The Heart of Digital Media

Tammy Mike Laufer Israel Mediums: 3D digital drawing and video art Style: Contemporary Art   <img alt="Thoughts tammy mike laufer" height="412" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Y3dIPHCWbx0/UVOpTE8TLZI/AAAAAAAANyg/nt4bUyH5xWY/Thoughts-tammy-mike-laufer5.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Thoughts tammy mike laufer" width="550">   I am an International Contemporary artist participating in exhibitions in museums and art projects. I present video art in Israel and around the world. I graduated from the High school major in Architecture and studied drawing for many years. My professional education from the 'Technion' - Israel Institute of Technology, Graphic Design Degree, and Continuing education program for designers at Sivan College Tel Aviv. I deal with digital Art and graphic design, for almost two decades. I deal with issues which are often social, not always pleasant - Pain, wars, female body, Life cycles, the Holocaust. This my way to express myself the way I deal with various topics. The unique technique which I create, three-dimensional drawing, is the style of my work in my handwriting.

Tammy Mike Laufer - The Heart of Digital Media

Tammy Mike Laufer Israel Mediums : 3D digital drawing and video art Style : Contemporary Art I am an International Cont...

Huge Art Finds - Artists Who Became Famous After Death

Several articles at this website encourage artists to get out there and actively promote their work. While I think this is an essential part of achieving notoriety as an artist, I realize that not artists want fame. There is the rare case of the reclusive artist who quietly paints for years, not revealing any of his/her artwork to the public. Why would an artist not want to show their work publically? Maybe they have suffered rejection one too many times. Maybe their art don’t fit in with the fads of the time. Maybe it just takes too much time and money. Whatever the reason, these artists decide to devote all their time and energies to creating piece after piece.   <h3>Vincent Van Gogh – Sickness and Rejection</h3> <img align="right" alt="Starry Night Van Gogh" height="245" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FdW84ns0vX4/T71maQEMQdI/AAAAAAAAFfw/oCL7F8B5MOc/starry-night-van-gogh6.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline; float: right" title="Starry Night Van Gogh" width="300">When most think of the struggling, unaccepted artist, they think of <a title="Vincent Van Gogh" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/05/vincent-van-gogh-getting-recognition-he.html">Vincent Van Gogh</a>. Through toils, poverty, hardships and sickness he laboured continuously on his art. Only selling 1-2 paintings and rejection by the art community did not stop him from creating. His paintings are now worth millions, and he is one of the most influencial and revered artists in history.

Huge Art Finds - Artists Who Became Famous After Death

Several articles at this website encourage artists to get out there and actively promote their work. While I think this is an essential p...

Blogging for Artists – Articles that will Help You Blog

The benefits of blogging for artists are many. Not only does blogging help to send traffic to the artist’s main website portfolio, but also helps artist’s connect with fans on a personal level. By posting regularly, people thousands of miles away who may never see the artist in person, will learn to connect with them. This is one of the main benefits of blogging for artists. <img align="left" alt="blogging for artists" border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PPrD5RMUMEc/UQnTHR8Z0pI/AAAAAAAAM6s/-PP-iZDiTZk/blogging%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="blogging for artists">Getting started at blogging is relatively simple. Blogs are very easy to setup and maintain. The main thing required is writing regularly. I can understand if you think you have nothing to write about – because I once thought the same thing. But as I dove into the realm of blogging, I discovered that, though not a natural writer, I had a lot to say through my blog. As I regularly write more, I’ve became better at writing and explaining what my art is about. I have written several articles on the subject of blogging, with the aim of aiding artists in beginning their own art blogs.

Blogging for Artists – Articles that will Help You Blog

The benefits of blogging for artists are many. Not only does blogging help to send traffic to the artist’s main website portfolio, but a...

Rachel Bingaman Artist - In With the New - The Art of Emerging

Rachel Bingaman Washington DC, USA Mediums: Oils on canvas Style: Abstract & Contemporary Oil Paintings   <img alt="Early Light rachel bingaman" border="0" height="378" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MLCy95MczJA/UU42mxK7UyI/AAAAAAAANxI/Q9BthHBjCUU/Early-Light-rachel-bingaman7.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Early Light rachel bingaman" width="550"> Early Light © Rachel Bingaman   I graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2009 and now live in the DC area with my husband and two children. We are in love with our life here! My artwork, as of late, has been a focus of abstract realism and contemporary landscapes. I especially like to create stormscapes.

Rachel Bingaman Artist - In With the New - The Art of Emerging

Rachel Bingaman Washington DC, USA Mediums : Oils on canvas Style : Abstract & Contemporary Oil Paintings Early Light ...

Rhys Allen - Newport Based, Sketch Obsessed, Post Graduate with a Passion for Living and Being on Fire

<img align="left" alt="rhys allen artist" height="630" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iOlICss9RCA/UUuSZdS02vI/AAAAAAAANwQ/DhWC-RmZ5PU/rhys-allen-artist8.jpg?imgmax=800" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="rhys allen artist" width="350">Rhys Allen – Aka. Red SK Newport, South Wales. UK. Mediums: Traditional. Untraditional. Digital. Style: Everchanging. Loose. Flexible.   I am a 26-year-old Newport based Welsh artist with a degree in Fine art, as well as having a year studying Graphic design. I am currently trying my hardest to find work as a Concept Artist, Fine Artist and Graphic Novelist. I also work as a freelance Illustrator and Tattoo Design Artist, working through commission and love.               <h3>Please say something about your first time creating.</h3> My first experience creating was way back when I was not long started in this world. I think I'd always probably scribbled on paper and walls with crayons, but I think the first time I ever attempted to 'create' was just before I had started nursery school. My creation? A fifth Teenage Ninja Turtle! There was no girls on the green squad, and to me this didn't make sense, so I designed her. I asked my mum to give it to ''The tele'' so she could join the team.

Rhys Allen - Newport Based, Sketch Obsessed, Post Graduate with a Passion for Living and Being on Fire

Rhys Allen – Aka. Red SK Newport, South Wales. UK. Mediums: Traditional. Untraditional. Digital. Style: Everchanging. Loose....

8 Free Ways to get Likes and Views for a Youtube Video

<img align="left" alt="youtube video likes views" border="0" height="275" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ABhr5j9ZQiE/UUoL1hRn9sI/AAAAAAAANvk/1jsVS3JmX7Q/youtube-video-likes-views6.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="youtube video likes views" width="350">The number one issue among artists who create videos for Youtube is how to promote them. Many struggle with getting views and likes for their videos. The dream for most Youtubers is that their videos go viral. This means that people will begin sharing the video at a rate which requires no extra promotion from the one who posted the video. Most videos do not go viral on their own. The video normally has to be promoted through various means – at social networks, blogs, other video sharing services, etc. The more the video is promoted, the increased chance of it being viewed by people who like it enough to share it. In this article, I list some free ways you can promote your Youtube art video, to increase your views, likes and shares. Youtube does have its own advertising program - if you choose to go that route.

8 Free Ways to get Likes and Views for a Youtube Video

The number one issue among artists who create videos for Youtube is how to promote them. Many struggle with getting views and likes for t...

Renee Oglesbee - Infinitely Creative - You Never Know What I am Going to Tackle Next

<img align="left" alt="commander in chief renee oglesbee" height="598" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0WJ0uBJeBtQ/UUkVUS8H-YI/AAAAAAAANuc/wOmRmZzBo3s/commander-in-chief-renee-oglesbee6.jpg?imgmax=800" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="commander in chief renee oglesbee" width="300">Renee Oglesbee Wimberley, Texas, USA Mediums: Graphite drawing, photography, acrylic, mixed medium, watercolor Style: Counter Culture, Pop Art, Abstract, Macro Photography I am a self-taught artist that enjoys exploring new and creative ways to combine mediums. I was highly influenced by the strong, simple lines of Patrick Nagel’s work. I have been doing art for about a year and a half and have only begun my artistic expression. It seems to be a natural part of my being.   Commander in Chief @ Renee Oglesbee This one is a mixed medium, watercolor/acrylic that is somewhat a political statement about our current president. Notice the backwards “S” as a statement of the irony of the criticism he has received while in office. I think it depicts the over focus we have on what we believe our leaders “need” to be for us although like you and me, are simply human.

Renee Oglesbee - Infinitely Creative - You Never Know What I am Going to Tackle Next

Renee Oglesbee Wimberley, Texas, USA Mediums : Graphite drawing, photography, acrylic, mixed medium, watercolor Style : Counter Cul...

Helping People Find you at Facebook by Completing the About Page and Tagging

<img align="left" alt="facebook about" height="222" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RduklmDo4BQ/UUePW58xOZI/AAAAAAAANt8/cK__H4Rj0Hs/facebook-about6.png?imgmax=800" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="facebook about" width="350">On a Facebook profile, the link for the About page is small and rarely noticed – and consequently rarely visited. Before graph search, there was really no useful purpose to filling out the information about oneself. With the arrival of FB graph search there is now good reason to completely fill out this section.   Graph search makes use of all this information to help people find others with similar interests. Others can find you according to where you live and work, education, what movies and music you like, interests, liked pages, activities, groups, apps and much more. Actually, nearly everything one does on Facebook can be used in their Graph Search database. So, if there are things you do not want made public for everyone to see, take a look at your privacy settings. I recently posted about this: <a title="How to Change Facebook Privacy Settings" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/03/facebook-privacy-settings-graph-search.html">How to Change Facebook Privacy Settings</a>.

Helping People Find you at Facebook by Completing the About Page and Tagging

On a Facebook profile, the link for the About page is small and rarely noticed – and consequently rarely visited. Before graph search, ...

Plovist – Just Another Pinterest Clone for Artists?

<img align="left" alt="plovist art network" height="219" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--lC37xzUako/UUZ8Tf45FMI/AAAAAAAANtU/nL9jMfj9QOE/plovist-art-network%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="plovist art network" width="350">I recently discovered a new social network/ online gallery for artists called Plovist, which is a place for painters, photographers, digital artists, and other 2-D media artists to post and share art. Before you think – ‘not another Pinterest clone!’, hear me out.     The Pinterest design is a proven model, and a few clones have already arisen particularly centered on the art world (Artstack, <a title="Pictify" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/08/pictify-pinterest-artist-social-network.html" target="_blank">Pictify</a>, etc.). I enjoy surfing these types of sites because they allow the viewing of many artworks at once. I can scan the images, and easily comment and like. If I want to view a larger picture, or to find out more about the artists and their other artworks, I simply can click on the image. I have included a brief overview of Plovist and some of the features. Plovist is a new site and seems to be dedicated to growing and expanding, along with adding new features. So, hopefully we can look forward to many improvements and additional features in the coming months.

Plovist – Just Another Pinterest Clone for Artists?

I recently discovered a new social network/ online gallery for artists called Plovist , which is a place for painters, photographers, dig...

Rob Davenport – Happy Paintings for a Troubled World

Though I have been an Artist all my life, I have only recently found a focus. That focus is to make paintings that cheer people up. Happy paintings, I call them. Seems the least I can do, considering what most people deal with in their lives. To that end I now do two predominate styles, the one shown here is what I call the "Grand Cartoon style". Intentionally childlike, cartoonish almost, the colors are vibrant, and the scenes look like a trouble free place you would like to go, and maybe never come back.   <img alt="rob davenport city" height="640" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uykJECnP-bM/UUPVv6BycgI/AAAAAAAANss/1RVFwsqtGZ8/rob-davenport_city5.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="rob davenport city" width="480">   The other and more original style (and the one I am most focused on at the moment) is probably too detailed and small to show up well on this site, but it is colorful small cities, with rubbery small houses, a flattened perspective, and a decidedly whimsical nature. You can view it in a larger way on my website www.RobDavenport-artist.com. Say hello if you drop by.. Some people think both styles are just for children, but in my mind, they are for adults that want to embrace a more childlike attitude. You have no choice about getting older, but you can refuse to mature! My current paintings are sort of a case in point.

Rob Davenport – Happy Paintings for a Troubled World

Though I have been an Artist all my life, I have only recently found a focus. That focus is to make paintings that cheer people up. Happy...

10 Artists and the Annoying things Some People Say to Them

How do you deal with someone saying something about yourself as an artist or about your artwork, which is completely out of line? We all have dealt with such statements at one time or another. I have a few of the things people have said to me personally listed in this article: <a title="Things that Artists Hate to Hear" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/06/18-things-that-artists-hate-to-hear.html">Things that Artists Hate to Hear</a> <img alt="annoying things said to artists" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iJ8urmWu160/T9_x_433ITI/AAAAAAAAGKI/8KJqEpVSq4U/artists-hate-to-hear%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="annoying things said to artists">  This post is not about giving advice for replying to annoying and unwarranted criticism. But, I will say this. Don’t let the things that people say hold you back. Instead, use it as the fuel to become better at your craft. Handle criticism wisely and be non-defensive.  This article features 10 spotlighted artists, some of whom have answered the question “Has anyone ever said anything annoying about your art?” Their replies to this are listed below, along with a link to their spotlight at Artpromotivate, and a selected artwork. If you missed my own recent spotlight at Michael Gaudet’s blog, you may find it here: <a title="Spotlight Graham Matthews" href="http://gaudetart.blogspot.ca/2013/03/artist-spotlight-nfld-based-g-matthews.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotlight Graham Matthews</a>

10 Artists and the Annoying things Some People Say to Them

How do you deal with someone saying something about yourself as an artist or about your artwork, which is completely out of line? We all ...

Katie Hone – Vibrant Colourful Abstract Artwork

Katie Hone Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Mediums: Acrylic, Watercolour, Pen Style: Abstract, Portrait art I live in Cambridgeshire in the UK with my fiancé and our very soon to be born daughter. I am a freelance artist and designer and have always got many projects on the go. Acrylic has been my main medium of choice however I’ve been experimenting with watercolour and discovered how much I enjoy it. I paint in all sorts of sizes, don’t really like constraints!   <img alt="crazy college katie hone" height="407" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PUi2r3S6x1E/UUEJCOQ7M1I/AAAAAAAANqM/vgQNr_N5CZo/crazy-college-katie-hone8.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="crazy college katie hone" width="550"> Crazy College © Katie Hone I suppose this is another self portrait really, using my many faces and colours to convey how much I loved college!

Katie Hone – Vibrant Colourful Abstract Artwork

Katie Hone Cambridgeshire , United Kingdom Mediums: Acrylic, Watercolour, Pen Style: Abstract, Portrait art I live in Cambridgeshi...

How to Change Facebook Privacy Settings Before Graph Search Arrives

<img align="left" alt="facebook privacy settings graph search" border="0" height="259" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QIb03dBXICc/UT-4Z2-nWdI/AAAAAAAANpk/QzDaaMUqum0/facebook-privacy-settings-graph-sear.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="facebook privacy settings graph search" width="350">Recently I posted about the upcoming Graph Search from Facebook. I listed some ways artists can use the new Facebook search engine. Find this post here if you missed it: <a title="Facebook Graph Search" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/03/artists-facebook-graph-search-tool.html">Facebook Graph Search</a>. Though this new tool can be very useful for those promoting something using Facebook, there are some who are concerned about invasion of privacy.   Facebook has assured us that this is not an issue. Only those things you have made available as public will be used in the search database This leaves the onus on Facebook users to take a close look at their Facebook privacy settings and examine what information they want shared with the world, and what they would like to make private – or delete forever.

How to Change Facebook Privacy Settings Before Graph Search Arrives

Recently I posted about the upcoming Graph Search from Facebook. I listed some ways artists can use the new Facebook search engine. Find ...

Lana Grant MFA - Everlasting Interconnection between Cosmos and Earth

Lana Grant MFA “Vastness of mind, spirit and beauty of the everlasting interconnection between cosmos and earth.” New York ; NY Mediums: oil on canvas & drawings Style: figurative I would like to introduce myself - my name is Lana Grant Master of Fine Art. With my European grounding I became New York‘s international artist and member of many Art organizations in U.S. and Europe. My paintings represent - Vastness of mind, spirit and beauty of the everlasting interconnection between Cosmos and Earth. With my newest paintings I am using knowledge to go in deeper dimensions. As en ambitious artist, my knowledge of and experience will help me to fully express endless and multi-dimensional - balance and beauty of the everlasting interconnection between cosmos and earth.   <img alt="hawaii lana grant" height="361" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-S6NVcZheX5E/UT5Otz86DPI/AAAAAAAANo0/yxENIoKXkrE/hawaii-lana-grant%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="hawaii lana grant" width="550"> Hawaii – © Lana Grant – “One of the nicest place ( day or night ) on our planet Earth”

Lana Grant MFA - Everlasting Interconnection between Cosmos and Earth

Lana Grant MFA “Vastness of mind, spirit and beauty of the everlasting interconnection between cosmos and earth.” New York ; NY Me...

How Artists can Use the New Facebook Graph Search Tool

Facebook is soon to be releasing a remarkable search tool that will use the data from over 1 billion monthly active users. This tool is called Facebook Graph Search and will change the way people find people, pages, groups, photos, and just about anything you can imagine using Facebook. <img alt="facebook graph search" height="289" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6MRkF-4x3rM/UTz1w71VePI/AAAAAAAANoM/_ugUF9nDmyU/facebook-graph-search%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="facebook graph search" width="550"> Researching this search tool, I see a huge potential for artists. Not only will it make it simpler to find and connect with other artists, it can also make it much easer for artists to search out art collectors, and for them to find you. This is a tool that will work along with the Timeline and newsfeed to make the social network more useful for everyone. At the moment, Graph search is in beta and only available for some people in the U.S. and select users. Go here <a title="Facebook Graph Search" href="https://www.facebook.com/about/graphsearch?source=story_opt_in" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(Facebook Graph Search</a>) to signup for the waiting list to be notified on Facebook when it is officially released. I signed up and received an invite just a day later!! In the center of this page, try out a simple sample search using FB Graph Search. This search lists people on Facebook who live in your city or town. I have come up with a list of potential uses of Facebook Graph Search for artists, and some phrases I will be trying based on other searches I have seen. When released, searches will be based on people, places, photos and interests. As time goes on, Facebook will be expanding the capabilities of the Graph Search, giving many more options and increasing its usefulness.

How Artists can Use the New Facebook Graph Search Tool

Facebook is soon to be releasing a remarkable search tool that will use the data from over 1 billion monthly active users. This tool is c...

How Artists Can Use Video to Promote Art on Youtube

<img align="left" alt="youtube video promotion" border="0" height="276" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aIXu1WB4k3c/UTpERmIHecI/AAAAAAAANmw/AUOaqJYxtNA/youtube-video-promotion5.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="youtube video promotion" width="350">For artists, Youtube can be an amazing opportunity for promoting artwork. A video camera would be an asset for filming events or the artist creating in their studio, but not really necessary. A good webcam and video creation software can be used for many of the methods an artist would make use of video. Artists can use video for many things, including telling the artist’s story, slideshows, teaching, studio tours, and more. This article includes a description of some of the ways artists can make use of video and Youtube for marketing art.

How Artists Can Use Video to Promote Art on Youtube

For artists, Youtube can be an amazing opportunity for promoting artwork. A video camera would be an asset for filming events or the arti...

Virginia Arregui - Ceramic Tile Art - The New Version of an Old World Art

Virginia Arregui Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia Mediums: Ceramic Tile Style: My own, don’t know but I’ve had some interesting definitions.   I have been a ceramic artist for over 15 years, initially creating designer home wares. My recent work has concentrated on a varied range of ceramic tile paintings. These paintings have really been inspired by the amazing tile murals that I’ve admired throughout Europe. I feel that my work is a modern day version of this old world ceramic art.   <img alt="coffee at paddington virginia arregui" border="0" height="444" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vUx7LVxNiaw/UTkPPI_uryI/AAAAAAAANl4/ONIBr8C4TrA/coffee-at-paddington-virginia-arregu.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="coffee at paddington virginia arregui" width="554"> Coffee at Paddington © Virginia Arregui – Ceramic tile painting. - This painting was inspired by the beautiful terrace houses in Sydney, Australia. It shows how the old buildings work perfectly as a back drop for the modern coffee culture lifestyle of today. This painting was exhibited in the ‘Cutting Edge’ Masters of Contemporary Art exhibition in Florence, Italy in December 2012, and was also a ‘Selected Finalist’ in the 2012 Cliftons Art Prize.

Virginia Arregui - Ceramic Tile Art - The New Version of an Old World Art

Virginia Arregui Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia Mediums: Ceramic Tile Style: My own, don’t know but I’ve had some interesti...

Launch of New Article Series – Youtube for Artists

<img align="left" alt="youtube for artists" border="0" height="275" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-at-LQq2ItWU/UTfQnykLi5I/AAAAAAAANkc/Ul-rjWgCGDo/youtube-for-artists%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="youtube for artists" width="350">Youtube is the most popular video sharing site on the net, with millions of videos available for view any time of day. You tube has also become known for launching several music careers and making everyday people famous. I have seen many artists using Youtube in different ways - from creating slideshows to tutorials and demonstrations. One thing I have noticed though – most of the Youtube videos from artists have relatively few views. Why is this? In general, I do not think it has anything to do with the artist, art, or even the quality of the video. Youtube has countless poorly filmed videos which have gone viral, and still acquired millions of views. I have also seen many very good and high quality videos with very few views. What is missing that can make a video popular then?

Launch of New Article Series – Youtube for Artists

Youtube is the most popular video sharing site on the net, with millions of videos available for view any time of day. You tube has also...

Meylah Resource Center – Become a Certified Coach or Mentor

<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lDIU1RQFYWY/UTZ1LUNxbvI/AAAAAAAANjs/svXuSHfW80I/s1600-h/meylah-resource-center4.png"><img align="left" alt="meylah-resource-center" height="239" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hgCZNXAMyhU/UTZ1MkwIshI/AAAAAAAANj0/Bc8XVYdx5k4/meylah-resource-center_thumb2.png?imgmax=800" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; float: left" title="meylah-resource-center" width="350"></a>Meylah is an online platform for artists, artisans, and crafters to sell their products. They recently launched a new service – The Meylah Resource Center, which is designed for all businesses in the creative industry – not just those with Meylah shops.       The intent of the Meylah Resource Center is to organize various resources that every business (artist, artisan, small businesses) would need to help them grow. These resources are of the highest standards. This makes it easy for artists, artisans, and business owners to quickly find the help they need all in one place rather than trying to search the web. The <a title="Meylah Resource Center" href="http://resourcecenter.meylah.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meylah Resource Center</a> contains resources and digital guides on all sorts of helpful topics. The categories of products range from $1-$5 services, ebooks, professional service, spreadsheets, tutorials, and workbooks. Several of the resources are also available for free download. Check out these informative resources for artists:

Meylah Resource Center – Become a Certified Coach or Mentor

Meylah is an online platform for artists, artisans, and crafters to sell their products. They recently launched a new service – The Meyla...

Antonio Gomez Artist - Out of the Shadows

Antonio Gomez San Antonio Texas USA Mediums : Ink, Acrylic, paper mache , Digital Style : Abstract, Surreal The name "Out of th...

Keep Creating, Believe in Yourself and Promote Art Everywhere

I have been scanning through the artists spotlights of late, and reading some of the terrific tips shared by our featured artists. These ...

Vicki Maheu - Ardently Reflecting the Beauty of Creation through Art

Vicki Maheu Washington State, United States Mediums: Acrylic, Photography, Graphite, Charcoal Style: I paint in a wide range of st...

Artpromotivate Listed in ALLtop Content Aggregator

<img align="left" alt="featured in alltop" border="0" height="252" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qrCU4SSS6cQ/UTEF8FSn4OI/AAAAAAAANg8/Om9NDbPqn2o/featured-in-alltop%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="featured in alltop" width="252">I am very proud to announce that Artpromotivate has one more accomplishment to add to its growing list – being listed on Alltop.com! I received an email yesterday informing me of Artpromotivate’s inclusion. We can be found in the art category at the following page: <a title="http://art.alltop.com/" href="http://art.alltop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://art.alltop.com/</a>. Artpromotivate is listed among 140 of the top art blogs in the world! We share this page with such popular art blogs as Art Slant, Art F City, Art Biz Blog, FFFFound, Booooooom!, Making a Mark, and more. We are very honoured to be included alongside these influential and established art blogs. I now have the Alltop banner proudly displayed in the sidebar.

Artpromotivate Listed in ALLtop Content Aggregator

I am very proud to announce that Artpromotivate has one more accomplishment to add to its growing list – being listed on Alltop.com! I re...