Susan Prinz Artist - Whimsical Sail Boat with Dolphins

<p><font size="4"><strong>Susan Prinz<u></u></strong></font><u></u></p> <p><em>United States<u></u></em><u></u></p> <p><strong>Mediums</strong>: acrylic, mixed media, pastel oils<u></u><u></u></p> <p><strong>Style</strong>: abstract</p> <p> </p> <p><u></u><u><img title="sailboat with dolphins" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="sailboat with dolphins" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uaQjbSISH6Q/UffPYEZce1I/AAAAAAAAQDA/ECN7nsF6efA/sailboat-with-dolphins6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="413" /></u></p> <p><font size="1"><strong>Whimsical Sail Boat</strong> <i>© Susan Prinz Acrylic Painting on Canvas</i></font></p> <p><em></em></p> <p>This is a new painting I just completed that is part of a series of <strong>whimsical boats at sea</strong>.  The first one I did was of a whimsical clipper ship at sea with dolphins.  </p> <p>I don’t know if people are <a title="art lovers" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/02/10-famous-love-paintings-and-sculptures.html">art lovers</a> or not, but I really try to convey a much deeper meaning to my work.  Artists really express who and what they are through their art and what is going on in their lives at the time.  I personally find that to be true for myself and what I am expressing at the moment.</p> <p>  </p> <p><img title="Susan Prinz Creation" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline" alt="Susan Prinz Creation" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5_bBPFzCbJU/UffPZNgaKrI/AAAAAAAAQDI/fn6Q_2V__1o/Susan-Prinz-Creation6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="432" />The reason I am doing these paintings at sea is to give anyone looking at them the sense of freedom, like the feeling you have if you have ever been at sea on a large sail boat or clipper ship.  It is just you, the water and maybe some sea life or birds; and the beautiful sea breeze can be intoxicating.  </p> <p> </p> <p>The message that I would like to convey to others is that even if you think you are not creative, in reality, all we really are is creative beings.  </p> <p> </p> <p>Now our form of creativity is expressed in different ways because we are all individuals with different talents and likes and dislikes.</p> <p>  </p> <p><i><font size="1"><strong>Creation</strong> © Susan Prinz Acrylic Painting on Canvas<u></u></font><u></u></i></p> <p> </p> <p>So the key in life is not to worry about the other guy but instead focus on yourself and your <a title="natural talents" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/01/are-artists-born-or-made-or-both.html">natural talents</a> and abilities.  Contemplate what comes easy and effortless to you and pursue what you love and are good at.  What happens sometimes is that the things we love and have a passion about we overlook because we don’t have to struggle to accomplish.</p> <p> </p> <p><img title="Magical Susan Prinz" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="Magical Susan Prinz" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TUIgg0_hjSA/UffPaC1UspI/AAAAAAAAQDQ/iCqGrfLmsqg/Magical-Susan-Prinz6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="441" /><a title="Creativity" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/07/get-inspiration-for-art-making.html">Creativity</a> is just there in our imagination and that is what is overlooked because we have this false idea that we must struggle in order to accomplish our goals.  </p> <p>That could not be further from the truth.  </p> <p>I know people who have extraordinary God-given talent in an area and yet they do not pursue that talent professionally because they, at one point in their lives, were told by another not to go down that road as a career.  They fell into the power of suggestion by others and abandoned their own truth to live out some other person’s idea of what they should do and that is a very sad reality that a lot of people are living out in our society today. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><i><font size="1"><strong>Magical 1</strong> © Susan Prinz Acrylic Painting on Canvas</font></i></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>You will never work a day in your life if you follow your passion because that is what comes naturally, just like breathing, and you would never claim you were working when you breathe.  The same place your subconscious ability to breath comes from is the same place your unique talents came from, so don’t overlook what is natural and effortless.  My art is my imagination at work.</p> <p>  </p> <p><img title="Susan Prinz Destiny" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline" alt="Susan Prinz Destiny" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cc93i120buY/UffPbhg8xUI/AAAAAAAAQDY/7fgnKJ3_MlA/Susan-Prinz-Destiny6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="439" />And the question is are we using it in our lives or are we wasting the most precious gift we have by ignoring the limitless potential we all possess in our imagination, which is the only redemptive power we have? </p> <p><strong>Your mind is your canvas</strong>. When was the last time you sat quietly by yourself and thought of what you would like in your life and meditated on what you would like to bring into your life right now?  Most of us don’t make a habit of taking time out for ourselves and imagining, and contemplating what would really make us happy in our lives.  I am here to tell you that by recreating in your mind how you would like your life to be you have redemptive power.</p> <p> </p> <p>  </p> <p><i><font size="1"><strong>Destiny</strong> © Susan Prinz Acrylic Painting on Canvas<u></u></font><u></u></i></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>If you recreate in your mind the reality you desire, and contemplate it from a belief that it already exists in your life, and hold steadfast to that belief, it will appear.  Don’t worry how it will happen, but just know it will, and come from the belief that it already has.</p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><iframe height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/YPRoDCH3_Oc" frameborder="0" width="420" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>  </p> <p>You and your beliefs are your own self fulfilling prophecy.  So I would ask; what do you have to lose but the manifestation of your dreams if you don’t put this most wonderful gift to work for yourself?  </p> <p><img title="Susan Prinz" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Susan Prinz" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aEWO96eq7v0/UffPckSuXdI/AAAAAAAAQDg/P8eildmwyic/Susan-Prinz5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="150" height="185" />So go create, just like I have this whimsical ship, the wonderful life you want today. Make use of your imagination and live a life of happiness because it is there for you to claim. </p> <p>So go now and create your dream life for yourself because you deserve it and can accomplish anything in life you wish. <u></u><u></u></p> <p><u></u><u></u></p> <p><u></u><u></u></p> <p> </p> <p><em>Thank-you Susan!</em> </p> <p>Please visit her website at: <a title="www.susanprinz.com" href="http://www.susanprinz.com/" rel="nofollow"><font size="4"><strong>www.susanprinz.com</strong></font></a></p>

Susan Prinz Artist - Whimsical Sail Boat with Dolphins

Susan Prinz United States Mediums : acrylic, mixed media, pastel oils Style : abstract   Whimsical Sail Boat © Susan Prinz Acry...

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Why are Portrait Paintings Still Popular Despite Photography?

<p>Before photography, <strong>portrait artists</strong> were the only means of recording the appearance of people. But even with photography, portrait painters have not dwindled. The art of portraiture is more popular than ever.</p> <p>I’ve proven this fact to myself many times over. I’ve been doing portraits for many years, and have found that portraiture is the easiest way for me to make money doing what I love. I also regard it as one of the best methods to promote myself as an artist.</p> <p>There are a few portrait artists where I live. I do not feel I am competing with any of those because I have no trouble receiving <a title="commissions" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/how-to-get-art-commissions.html">commissions</a>. There have also been many times I had to turn down commissions because I did not have the time. </p> <p> <a title="Tahirih Goffic" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/12/tahirih-goffic-painting-through-life.html" rel="nofollow"><img title="portrait painting" 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="portrait painting" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--zt-6atjP1c/UfbqtyfRi2I/AAAAAAAAQCg/lMUiij80PMk/portrait-painting%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="440"></a> </p> <p><strong>The Old Time Hat - </strong><a title="Tahirih Goffic" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/12/tahirih-goffic-painting-through-life.html"><strong>Tahirih Goffic</strong></a></p> <blockquote> <p>The artist really provides the building blocks for society. Without artists where would we be? Who designs the buildings we live in, the cars that we drive, the movies we watch, the music we listen to? We show people beauty and remind them what it is we live for.</p></blockquote> <p>Why is portraiture still a common art form despite advances in technology from digital art, Photoshop manipulated images and portrait studios?</p> <p><em>I have included some of the portraits from portrait artists from our artist spotlight in this post.</em></p>

Why are Portrait Paintings Still Popular Despite Photography?

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Modern Tree Paintings – Artists who Paint Trees

<p></p> <p>The tree has been a subject of paintings since ancient times. They may symbolize the tree of life, growth, family tree or nature. Symbolically, trees unite the heavens and earth. They are tied to the earth, and even underground in its root system. Branches reach up into the sky, uniting above and below. </p> <p>Trees are literally life givers, and provide the oxygen we could not live without. They clean the air and help to combat the greenhouse effect. Trees provide shelter and sustenance to people, wildlife, birds, insects, etc.</p> <p>Listed here are <strong>10 contemporary artists who paint trees</strong>. These artists have all been interviewed for our artist spotlight. Clicking on the image or artist’s name will bring you to their particular spotlight.</p> <p>You may also be interested in these popular APM articles:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Seascape Paintings" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/07/acrylic-oil-seascape-paintings.html"><strong>Seascape Paintings</strong></a> <li><a title="Landscape Artists" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/nature-art-landscape-paintings.html"><strong>Landscape Artists</strong></a> <li><a title="Paintings of Rock Stars" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/07/paintings-of-musicians-jazz-blues.html"><strong>Paintings of Rock Stars</strong></a></li></li></li></ul>

Modern Tree Paintings – Artists who Paint Trees

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Jody Smith - To be an artist is to believe in life

<p><font size="4"><strong>Jody Smith</strong></font></p> <p>“<i>To be an artist is to believe in life”- Henry Moore</i></p> <p><em>United States</em></p> <p><strong>Mediums</strong>: Pastel, oils, mixed media</p> <p><strong>Style</strong>: impressionistic </p> <p> </p> <p><img title="beach wave painting" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="beach wave painting" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cnrbf4UYAY0/UfRDj0WRseI/AAAAAAAAP_w/PI0ja1zS3nI/beach-wave-painting8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="300"></p> <p> </p> <p>Being an artist has been a life long journey; I will always create, improve my talent and work on taking my art to the next step. My art is loose in style or impressionistic, I paint things that inspire me and challenge me.<em> </em></p>

Jody Smith - To be an artist is to believe in life

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Different Types of Painting Easels for Artists

<p>When searching for a new <strong>painting easel</strong>, there is no shortage of choices for the artist. Easels come in a range of sizes and styles. Different types of easels suit different purposes. </p> <p><img title="artist painting easels" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="artist painting easels" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MdasgYXRYC8/UfLoQvn4wsI/AAAAAAAAP-s/CVgzmPnHRFc/artist-painting-easels%25255B18%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="249">When shopping for easels, it is important to know what is out there. Not every easel is appropriate for every situation. The type chosen should depend on where you paint and your typical size of canvas. </p> <p>There are other factors you may also want to consider. If you paint rigorously, look for a sturdy easel. If you enjoy <a title="plein air painting" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/07/tips-for-plein-air-painting-in-outdoors.html">plein air painting</a>, you may want to look for a portable, light, folding easel. Table top easels are sufficient for artists who mainly paint small. </p> <p> </p> <p>For areas with little space, a wall mounted or single mast easel will do. Oil painters should use an easel, as paintings dry faster and collect less dust in a vertical position.</p> <p>Below is a list of some of the popular <strong>types of artist easels</strong>. Do you own any of these? Please tell us about your easel below in the comments.</p>

Different Types of Painting Easels for Artists

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10 Part Free Facebook Course – Learn How to Use Pages for Promoting Art

<p><img title="promote art facebook" 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="promote art facebook" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9BghJrkOcHs/UfHS1j3f8dI/AAAAAAAAP80/9MUrnMyXIR8/promoteartfacebook8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="176"> One of the main topics of this website since its inception in December of 2011 has been <strong>promoting art using social networks</strong>. There are articles here about Twitter, Google+, Linkedin, Pinterest, Stumbleupon and more. If you have been a long time reader, you will know that Facebook, and Facebook pages, have been a priority in the past year. In the upcoming months, I am planning on focusing more attention on Pinterest, Linkedin and Google+. Of course if there is something besides these you would like me to write about, please let me know.</p> <p>In this post, I have arranged some of the Facebook articles in a type of <strong>Facebook course format</strong>. Who knows, I may even release it as a free ebook in the future.</p> <p>Please consider <strong>sharing this post</strong> at Facebook and Twitter, and linking to it at your blog so other artists can benefit from this free 10 part course on using Facebook for art promotion. Thank-you! </p> <p> </p>

10 Part Free Facebook Course – Learn How to Use Pages for Promoting Art

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Helga McLeod Artist - Water and Color

<p><font size="4"><strong>Helga McLeod</strong></font></p> <p><em>Garden Route, South Africa</em></p> <p><strong>Mediums</strong>: Watercolor</p> <p><strong>Style</strong>: Depending on the day/subject. Mostly my painting is to create a feeling.</p> <p> </p> <p><img title="Helga McLeod portrait" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="Helga McLeod portrait" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HeU_F12-fII/UfAJPtp0pbI/AAAAAAAAP7A/He_NeMWZgF0/Helga-McLeod-portrait7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="383"></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Favorite <a title="Quote" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/04/motivational-quotes-about-success.html">Quote</a></strong>: I have many favorites, but to choose one: “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” <b>Maya Angelou</b></p> <p><strong>Favorite Book</strong>: Anything by Pat Conroy, Joanne Harris, Deepak Chopra, Marianne Keyes, and on the list goes.</p> <p><strong>Favorite Movie</strong>: I have many favorites, but to choose one: Lord of the Rings 1,2,3, It's Complicated, Lost in Translation .. and on the list goes.</p> <p> </p> <p>I love the process of painting and the subject of my art works are incidental.</p>

Helga McLeod Artist - Water and Color

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Street Photography With Dignity - Diane Arbus Versus - Patrons of Art?

<p><em>The following is a post by </em><a title="Amy Cobb" href="https://plus.google.com/u/2/103327340325796235518?rel=author" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><em>Amy Cobb</em></a>.</p> <p>Not to diminish <a title="landscape" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/nature-art-landscape-paintings.html">landscape</a> photography, professional portraiture, architectural, nature, event-shooting, etc., but my favorite genre/subgenre of photography (and the one that drew me into photography in the first place) is <strong>street photography</strong>. And the incredible artist who opened my eyes to the beauty of street photography was the legendary <strong>Diane Arbus</strong>. Her portraits of circus freaks, nudists, transvestites, the disabled and all the other marginalia inhabiting the fringes of our society really opened my eyes to how intimate and challenging photography could be.</p> <p>As is the case with any envelope-pushing artists who really lay their conscience on the line however, Arbus was by no means without detractors. In fact, an assertion that half of the opinions on her work are unflattering to say the least wouldn’t be far from the mark. One of those detractors wrote, “Arbus is one of those devious bohemians who celebrate other people’s eccentricities and are all the while aggrandizing their own narcissistically pessimistic view of the world.”</p>

Street Photography With Dignity - Diane Arbus Versus - Patrons of Art?

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What Would the World be Like Without Artists?

<p><img title="world without artists" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="world without artists" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-USkSeW6Id8o/Ue3Lp3IYPII/AAAAAAAAP38/r9uWr9EJA0I/world-without-artists%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="250">Imagine if the world <strong>did not have artists</strong>. What do you think it would be like? Such works as the Leonardo’s <a title="Mona Lisa" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/04/leonardo-da-vinci-art-what-lessons-can.html">Mona Lisa</a>, Monet’s <a title="Water lilies" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/02/claude-monet-paintings-impressionism.html">Water lilies</a> and <a title="Van Gogh’s Starry Night" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/07/starry-night-painting-van-gogh.html">Van Gogh’s Starry Night</a> would not exist. There would be no art galleries or museums to hold works of art of the past. Forms of artistic expression would not exist. Life would certainly be <strong>pretty boring without us artists</strong>, wouldn’t it?</p> <p>Artists have moulded our society. We have changed cultures and even shaped history. Art has had an influence on industries, politics and business – and every aspect of modern life.</p> <p> </p>

What Would the World be Like Without Artists?

Imagine if the world did not have artists . What do you think it would be like? Such works as the Leonardo’s Mona Lisa , Monet’s Water lilie...

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Get Started Designing Websites with Webydo

<p><a title="Webydo" href="http://www.webydo.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Webydo</strong></a> is a design management system (DMS) for building websites, enabling graphic designers to design and publish multiple sites on the fly - without the limitation of <a title="coding" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/professional-website-designer.html"><strong>coding</strong></a> and predesigned templates. </p> <p><a title="http://www.webydo.com/" href="http://www.webydo.com/" rel="nofollow"><img title="get started webydo" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="get started webydo" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pWPk0PJBnss/Uev-pkcrkaI/AAAAAAAAP1Q/gLj9INrBs6Y/get-started-webydo6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="200"></a>For the website owner, Webydo provides a CMS (content management system), allowing them to easily edit their website, and add or remove website elements anytime.</p> <p>Before moving on, you may want to review our previous article on Webydo:</p> <p><a title="Web Designing" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/webydo-fast-easy-online-web-design.html"><strong><font size="3">Web Designing</font></strong></a><strong><font size="3"> with Webydo</font></strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Getting started with Webydo is very easy. This post is meant as a general guide to help you on your way to signing up and begin designing websites of your own. </p> <p align="center"><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/63653919?color=02b5cf" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <ol> <li><font size="3">Visit <strong><a title="Webydo" href="http://www.webydo.com/" rel="nofollow">Webydo</a></strong></font> <br> <br>Click the light blue <em>Create your Site Now</em> button. Enter your name, email and a password, accept the terms and conditions, then hit <em>Start Now</em>. <br> <br></li> </ol>

Get Started Designing Websites with Webydo

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Velvet Tetrault – Visual Gems of Art

<p> <br><font size="4"><strong>Velvet Tetrault</strong></font></p> <p><em>Arizona, USA</em></p> <p><strong>Mediums</strong>: Acrylic, Oil</p> <p><strong>Style</strong>: realism</p> <p> </p> <p>I have been an amateur artist all of my life. While it had been my avocation for almost 50 years, it has become my vocation in the past two years, as I have attempted to <a title="sell my artwork" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/04/avoid-stress-have-fun-selling-art.html">sell my artwork</a> through various venues. My background in art has been partially formal and partially self-taught. I have attended a variety of college and artist led courses, workshops and convention classes, plus learned from hundreds of books and videos. I work everyday on a current painting and also set aside time daily to learn and practice some technique or art form. I see myself in the future continuing to paint and try new methods, genres, and materials.</p> <p> </p> <p><img title="Safe Haven Velvet Tetrault" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="Safe Haven Velvet Tetrault" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8Qoq1utU9XU/UesS8wtozQI/AAAAAAAAP0Y/6RF6dUzi9_g/Safe-Haven-Velvet-Tetrault8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="443"></p> <p><font size="2"><em><strong>Safe Haven</strong> © Velvet Tetrault   <br>This is a 24” x 30” original acrylic architectural landscape of a house in the full moonlight that may or may not be a safe haven. There are aspects of the painting, like the darkened windows that have a bit of Edgar Allen Poe in them. I wanted to create a bit of an uneasy feeling in the viewer, who should be unsure of the intentions in this house.</em></font></p>

Velvet Tetrault – Visual Gems of Art

Velvet Tetrault Arizona, USA Mediums : Acrylic, Oil Style : realism   I have been an amateur artist all of my life. While it ha...

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Karen Lawson - Abstract Paintings by a New Zealand Artist

<p> <br><font size="4"><strong>Karen Lawson</strong></font></p> <p><em>Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand</em></p> <p><strong>Mediums</strong>: My preferred medium is acrylic paint. I also enjoy drawing, using pastels and collage and photography. </p> <p><strong>Style</strong>: The style I enjoy most is abstract painting. </p> <p> </p> <p>I am a self-taught artist from Dunedin, New Zealand. My paintings reflect the environment around me and my thoughts and emotion. I love photography and often use photographs as <a title="inspiration for my art" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/20-art-inspiration-ideas-for-creativity.html"><strong>inspiration for my art</strong></a>, though the colours and textures of nature and the surprises of the colour of life are my true inspiration. It never ceases to fascinate me that the addition of paint to a blank space can create a new space, a new world. I studied political science and social politics as a mature student at university and am interested in the way art can be used to express political thought.</p> <p> </p> <p><img title="Green Cat Painting Karen Lawson" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="Green Cat Painting Karen Lawson" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GnmhSK59hEA/UehyfqhF7LI/AAAAAAAAPy8/5R_O1Dmu8Qk/Green-Cat-Painting-Karen-Lawson6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="416"></p> <p><font size="2"><i><strong>Green Cat</strong> © Karen Lawson: </i>Is this how the cat sees us or how we see him as he dances through the garden. When one of my sons started school it quickly became apparent that there were going to be some difficulties with learning to read and write. Grasping at straws his teacher suggested he may be colour-blind. The class had cut out cats to paint and my son painted his cat green, much to teacher’s alarm. The child thought it was funny to have a green cat. I think he also thought it was funny to wind up the teacher.</font> </p>

Karen Lawson - Abstract Paintings by a New Zealand Artist

Karen Lawson Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Mediums : My preferred medium is acrylic paint. I also enjoy drawing, using pastels and coll...

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Third Exhibition of Artists for Youtube Promotion

<p><img title="youtube art exhibition" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="youtube art exhibition" align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-M3HZ2UtWEAg/UehuggKUVGI/AAAAAAAAPxU/6Yxvk737wtw/youtube-art-exhibition6.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="224">This is the third of our online video art exhibitions showcasing artists from around the world. This time 11 artists have again been selected to be featured in a video slideshow. </p> <p>A BIG congratulations to all the selected artists! </p> <p>Please note that if you have submitted and not been featured yet, you may still be included in a future slideshow. </p> <p>For those who are interested in submitting for this free Youtube promotion, here are the guidelines:</p>

Third Exhibition of Artists for Youtube Promotion

This is the third of our online video art exhibitions showcasing artists from around the world. This time 11 artists have again been selecte...

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Free Printable Certificate of Authentication Templates

<p><img title="free coa printable templates" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="free coa printable templates" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6qnU30YfnV0/UedLOFKe7nI/AAAAAAAAPwc/jxESI0m5O5U/free-coa-printable-templates%25255B9%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="250">A <strong>certificate of authentication for artists</strong> is used to show that an artwork is original and authentic, and created by the artist. Having one signed by the artist and included with a sold piece would give buyers confidence in the artist’s work. </p> <p>Some buyers follow and <a title="buy from artists" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/07/top-7-reasons-why-people-buy-art-from.html">buy from artists</a> not only because they love the work, but also because they are hoping the piece will increase in value. </p> <p>A <strong>certificate of authenticity</strong> will be a document to show if the collector ever chooses to resell a piece or get it appraised.</p> <p> </p> <p>In my searches online, I have discovered many websites which offer <strong>free and paid downloadable or printable certificate of authenticity templates</strong> (COA) . In order to make it easy for you, I have included the best ones in this post, and also comment about each one.</p> <p>I searched through scores of websites to create this list. If there is a website missing here containing a <strong>free COA certificate</strong>, or you have one to offer for free download, please leave a comment at the end of this post.</p> <p>You may also be interested in reading our other article regarding certificates of authenticity:</p> <p><a title="How to Make a Certificate of Authenticity" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/how-to-make-certificate-of-authenticity.html"><font size="3"><strong>How to Make a Certificate of Authenticity</strong></font></a></p>

Free Printable Certificate of Authentication Templates

A certificate of authentication for artists is used to show that an artwork is original and authentic, and created by the artist. Having on...

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10 Beautiful Acrylic and Oil Seascape Paintings

<p><img title="seascape paintings" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline" alt="seascape paintings" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sHjLL2Lhmqw/UeYLBU2B8EI/AAAAAAAAPuk/9LEJ34hCniI/seascape-paintings5.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="199">I have kind of a soft spot for <strong>seascapes</strong> – understandable, since I live on an island! I often paint them myself. Actually most of my artwork is somewhat inspired by the ocean surrounding this island of Newfoundland.</p> <p>This post includes <strong>10 seascape paintings</strong> from the artists who have been interviewed at Artpromotivate. This post is just one of a large series we are doing whereby the works of those artists are re-featured in categorized posts.</p> <p> </p> <p>Previously published articles may be found here:</p> <p><a title="Abstract Paintings" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/20-colorful-abstract-paintings-for.html"><strong>Abstract Paintings</strong></a> <br><a title="Sculpture Artists" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/contemporary-sculpture-artists.html"><strong>Sculpture Artists</strong></a> <br><a title="Landscape Paintings" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/nature-art-landscape-paintings.html"><strong>Landscape Paintings</strong></a> <br><a title="Paintings of Musicians" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/07/paintings-of-musicians-jazz-blues.html"><strong>Paintings of Musicians</strong></a></p> <p> </p>

10 Beautiful Acrylic and Oil Seascape Paintings

I have kind of a soft spot for seascapes – understandable, since I live on an island! I often paint them myself. Actually most of my artwor...

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Jonathan Shepherd - One Artist - Many Styles

<p><font size="4"><strong>Jonathan Shepherd</strong></font></p> <p><em>Derbyshire, United Kingdom</em></p> <p><strong>Mediums</strong>: Oil paints</p> <p><strong>Style</strong>: Realism and Naive</p> <p><strong>Favorite Quote</strong>: "<em>I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work</em>." <strong>Thomas Edison</strong></p> <p><strong>Favorite Book</strong>: <em>Shadow of the wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon</em></p> <p><strong>Favorite Movies</strong>: <em>The Family Way and Local Hero</em></p> <p> </p> <p><img title="jonathan shepherd artist" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="jonathan shepherd artist" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KWXQ97zW6KI/UeSgcbJkqtI/AAAAAAAAPs0/5mD-nEbghaQ/jonathan-shepherd-artist6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="403"><font size="1"><em><strong>Dovedale in Autumn</strong> – © Jonathan Shepherd</em></font></p> <p> </p> <p>I'm a self taught artist who enjoys painting in many styles, mostly in oils but occasionally other mediums as well. I find it hard to confine myself to one style of painting as many artists do. For constantly turning out the same sort of subject matter in exactly the same style becomes boring so I have to experiment to keep it interesting and keep myself <a title="motivated" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/04/motivational-quotes-about-success.html">motivated</a> to paint.</p>

Jonathan Shepherd - One Artist - Many Styles

Jonathan Shepherd Derbyshire, United Kingdom Mediums : Oil paints Style : Realism and Naive Favorite Quote : " I have not faile...

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How to Join our Website and Art Blog Hop

<p><img title="art blog hop" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="art blog hop" align="right" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ZPaC4F49Yo/UeLkSovl5XI/AAAAAAAAPqc/53ZHy7iuFWA/s1600/art-blog-hop.png" width="125" height="125">An <strong>art blog hop</strong> is a great way to find inspiration, and connect with artists around the world. I’ve seen other blog hops at other blogs and I thought it would be a good idea to try this at Artpromotivate. </p> <p>This will be yet another way for artists to promote their work for free at Artpromotivate!</p> <p>First of all, here is our blog hop badge. Please consider posting this at your blogs and websites, so other artists can find out about this.</p> <p>Website and blog code for blog-hop badge:</p> <p>(<i><b>UPDATED CODE!</b> It's working fine now!</i>)</p> <p><a href='http://www.artpromotivate.com/' target='_blank' title='Art Blogs'><img src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I4AniEch0vA/UfutZzqs2CI/AAAAAAAAQGo/UlXMkyNKdVY/s1600/art-blog-hop.jpg' alt='Art Blogs'></a></p> <p>This post contains instructions for entering our <u>ART BLOG HOP</u>.</p> <p>You may also be interested in our other free promotions as well:</p> <p><a title="Free link directory" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/directory-of-artists-and-their-websites.html">Free link directory</a> <br><a title="Youtube online exhibitions" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/04/curated-online-art-video.html">Youtube online exhibitions</a> <br><a title="Facebook page promotions" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/facebook-pages-to-promote-art.html">Facebook page promotions</a></p>

How to Join our Website and Art Blog Hop

An art blog hop is a great way to find inspiration, and connect with artists around the world. I’ve seen other blog hops at other blogs and...

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How to Price Artwork for Sale

<p>One of the most common problems for emerging artists is the idea of <strong>pricing </strong><a title="artwork for sale" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/7-best-selling-art-tips-for-emerging.html"><strong>artwork for sale</strong></a>. All artists face it – and it can be the most difficult thing we can do. When we pour our heart and soul into a piece, how can we put a price on that? The answer is to not even use this as a determining factor. </p> <p><img title="price artwork for sale" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="price artwork for sale" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PKTPOBik6NU/UeH923yuF3I/AAAAAAAAPqE/PWRfGMtCKbA/price-artwork-for-sale11.png?imgmax=800" width="304" height="304">Keep emotions out of it all together (difficult thing to do, right?).</p> <p>Our emotions and feelings toward our own art is a very important part of what we create, but when it comes time for pricing, we must put them aside.</p> <p> </p><p>Another difficulty with pricing art is the real worry that no one will buy it because its priced too high… or they may think it has little value because of being priced too low.</p> <p>These are real issues that many artists have faced (myself included), and I thought I would share with you some suggestions and tips for pricing artworks with you here today. </p> <p> </p> <p>There is no way I could determine how much a particular artist’s work should be priced, but I can give you some general guidelines, so you can determine for yourself a reasonable <strong>pricing strategy for your art</strong>.</p>

How to Price Artwork for Sale

One of the most common problems for emerging artists is the idea of pricing artwork for sale . All artists face it – and it can be the most ...

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David Munroe Artist - Slow down - Quickly!

<p><font size="4"><strong>David Munroe</strong></font></p> <p><em>Glasgow, Scotland</em></p> <p><strong>Mediums</strong>: Acrylic, Oils, Inks</p> <p><strong>Style</strong>: Abstract, Landscape </p> <p><strong>Favorite Quotes</strong>: “<em>Art isn’t my life – Art gives me life</em>” </p> <p>“<em>All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.”</em></p> <p>“<em>No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.”</em></p> <p> </p> <p><img title="David Munroe Sailing Into the Sun" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="David Munroe Sailing Into the Sun" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lLvM3MkO9jI/UeCUq8i-awI/AAAAAAAAPoA/hsDNLGIsn1Q/David-Munroe-Sailing-Into-the-Sun6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="394"></p> <p> </p> <p>Glasgow born visual artist who enjoys all types of art and is passionate about creating art that lifts the mind from the mundane to the marvellous. Art is a complete addiction to me and one that I can’t live without. Very much enjoy creating abstract and <a title="landscape" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/nature-art-landscape-paintings.html"><strong>landscape</strong></a> pieces full of colour and life and strong with emotion.</p>

David Munroe Artist - Slow down - Quickly!

David Munroe Glasgow, Scotland Mediums : Acrylic, Oils, Inks Style : Abstract, Landscape Favorite Quotes : “ Art isn’t my life – Art...

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How to Break out of Artist Block

<p><img title="artist block inspiration" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 15px 0px 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="artist block inspiration" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lqZy1Itcdl8/Ud6zWg7SyWI/AAAAAAAAPeo/yDTuQ5tXiyw/artist-block-inspiration7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="270">We’ve all experienced it, and we <i>all</i> dread it— the horrible “<strong><a title="artist block" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/how-to-overcome-artist-creative-block.html">artist block</a></strong>”. This is what happens when we can’t get the motivation to create some type of art. Either we don’t believe in ourselves anymore, or we just can’t find any sort of <a title="inspiration" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/famous-inspirational-art-quotes.html">inspiration</a>. In any type of case, having this artist block can be frustrating and tiring — you feel the wanting of creating your art, but no sort of stimulation or imagination to get you there. Don’t you fret; I have some quick and easy ideas to get your brain flowing, and to break out of this rut. </p> <p><font size="1">Photo Credit: </font><a title="Challengefuture.org" href="http://www.challengefuture.org/news/381" rel="nofollow"><font size="1">Challengefuture.org</font></a></p> <br> <p>First, let’s establish one thing. You are an artist! You are a painter, a sculptor, designer— an overall creative genius! Everyone goes through this rut, and <u>you’re not the only one</u>. </p> <p>Before you begin again, you need to take some pressure off of yourself. Sure, you’re the worst critic for your paintings, but you don’t have to be so <i>mean</i> to yourself. Allow yourself to make mistakes. Learn. Grow. </p> <p>This is all a part of the process of being the best artist you can be. </p> <p>So breathe, and just create. </p> <p>Now, for some ideas.</p> <p> </p>

How to Break out of Artist Block

We’ve all experienced it, and we all dread it— the horrible “ artist block ”. This is what happens when we can’t get the motivation to crea...

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Awesome Anamorphic 3D Street Paintings by Inge Wagner and Gregor Wosik

<p> Inge Wagner and Gregor Wosik often work together as a team to create amazing 3D anamorphic paintings. These <a title="street paintings" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/banksy-street-art-graffiti.html"><strong>street paintings</strong></a> are awesome to behold, even from looking at photographs of the 3D illusions. They often transform an entire street into a magnificent scene. Take a look at some of these pavement paintings - and if you like them, feel free to share this post.</p> <p> </p> <p><img title="anamorphic 3D Street Paintings" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="anamorphic 3D Street Paintings" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hEC7sS5EcjQ/Ud2-7qpsQDI/AAAAAAAAPc8/xacWHzI5FBY/anamorphic-3D-Street-Paintings6.png?imgmax=800" width="550" height="276"></p> <p><font size="1">Image courtesy of Inge Wagner and Gregor Wosik at </font><a title="http://www.klassiko.de/" href="http://www.Klassiko.de" rel="nofollow"><strong><font size="1">www.Klassiko.de</font></strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Gregor Wosik short bio</font></strong></p> <p><strong>Gregor Wosik</strong> was born in Poland, but since 1984 has lived in Germany. He is influenced and inspired by realism by the painting masters <a title="Rembrandt" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/04/rembrandt-inspiration-from-master.html"><strong>Rembrandt</strong></a>, Caravaggio and Rubens. Many of his paintings are reminiscent of the large paintings on some cathedral ceilings, which give the illusion of sky and angels in the heavens. He has long enjoyed creating 3D illusions of considerable size, and has created paintings on walls, facades and roads.</p>

Awesome Anamorphic 3D Street Paintings by Inge Wagner and Gregor Wosik

Inge Wagner and Gregor Wosik often work together as a team to create amazing 3D anamorphic paintings. These street paintings are awesom...

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Top 5 Ways to Refresh Your Creativity and Get Inspiration for Art Making!

<p><i>The following is written by Karen Shidlo of Jester Jacques Gallery. Frequent readers may remember Karen from her helpful article: <a title="How to Approach an Art Gallery" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/02/how-to-approach-art-gallery.html"><strong>How to Approach an Art Gallery</strong></a></i></p> <p> </p> <p><img title="inspiration for art making" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="inspiration for art making" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8tckWueArtg/Uds8VeUCctI/AAAAAAAAPbE/eARWA98BMaM/inspiration-for-art-making%25255B11%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="500" height="333"></p> <p> </p> <p><i>As a painting student at Pratt Institute in New York, I was very stressed out. Even though I was very creative and inspired by my surroundings, the library and my peers, the competitiveness and pressure to produce art was, at times, overwhelming.</i></p> <p><i>By my last semester at <a title="art school" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/04/how-to-find-grants-for-art-school.html">art school</a>, I had developed some pretty fun and crazy ways to refresh my creative side. So here goes, I am sharing with you my TOP 5 TIPS (feel free to share yours in the comments below)!</i></p>

Top 5 Ways to Refresh Your Creativity and Get Inspiration for Art Making!

The following is written by Karen Shidlo of Jester Jacques Gallery. Frequent readers may remember Karen from her helpful article: How to App...

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Steven Gordon Linebaugh - New Landscape Painting Series

<p> <br>What follows is an original article from one of our past spotlighted artists Steven Gordon Linebaugh. Steven was featured here way back in January of 2012. Visit his spotlight here: <a title="Steven Gordon Linebaugh" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/steven-linebaugh-artist-spotlight.html"><strong>Steven Gordon Linebaugh</strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img title="the scavengers steven gordon" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline" alt="the scavengers steven gordon" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EIpuckWpJAw/UdoD1eGxQ-I/AAAAAAAAPYw/9AcHEggawVk/the-scavengers-steven-gordon9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="281">As I mentioned in the past, artists who have been previously featured at Artpromotivate are encouraged to submit an original article on their choice of topic. </p> <p>Do you have a new series? What about an upcoming exhibition? (This would be a VERY good way to promote it!) </p> <p>Want to tell others what you have learned for promoting your art? </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p> </p><p>Why not tell us all about it in your own words. Find out more details at this page: <a title="Another Spotlight on your Art" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/01/2013-new-year-of-artist-spotlights.html"><strong>Another Spotlight on your Art</strong></a></p> <p> </p> <h3>Steven Gordon Linebaugh speaks about his new series of Landscape Paintings</h3> <p><img title="uncertain fourth landscape painting" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; display: inline" alt="uncertain fourth landscape painting" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CXbg49CCvcc/UdoD2bGxsLI/AAAAAAAAPY4/2rroBaZjw9E/uncertain-fourth-landscape-painting6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="225"><a title="Being an artist" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/07/excuses-making-art-being-artist.html"><strong>Being an artist</strong></a> is a long and amazing experience. It takes years to know what you want to say, how you choose to be seen and what exactly is your subject matter. For years as an artist I have strived for a purpose for painting the landscape without just painting happy landscapes - not that there is anything wrong with that. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>I’ve always wanted to say something in my paintings without trying so hard to say something. I don’t want to be seen as too artsy or trying desperately for some deep meaning, I’ve always wanted the paintings to speak for themselves and let the viewer explain what they see from my work.</p>

Steven Gordon Linebaugh - New Landscape Painting Series

What follows is an original article from one of our past spotlighted artists Steven Gordon Linebaugh. Steven was featured here way back i...

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How to Use Facebook Interest Lists to Follow Pages

<p><img title="facebook interest lists" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline" alt="facebook interest lists" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-J45l_BRIPC0/Udi69B_0lnI/AAAAAAAAPX0/mRgvlRjAB8Y/facebook-interest-lists5.png?imgmax=800" width="381" height="237">Facebook has made some big improvements in the past year, and also some not so popular updates to its algorithm. <a title="Graph Search" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/03/artists-facebook-graph-search-tool.html"><strong>Graph Search</strong></a> is here and is well received, though it is still to be seen how useful this will be. </p> <p> </p> The changes in the algorithm of Facebook pages (<a title="Edgerank" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/12/how-to-increase-facebook-edgerank.html"><strong>Edgerank</strong></a> - something not so well received) have left many page owners wondering where their fans went. <p> </p> <p>A while ago, Facebook introduced an update that should make page owners happy. This is called <strong>Interest Lists</strong> and means just what the name implies – people can create lists of pages, people, groups, etc. based on their interests, and even control what they see from those pages. </p> <p> </p>

How to Use Facebook Interest Lists to Follow Pages

Facebook has made some big improvements in the past year, and also some not so popular updates to its algorithm. Graph Search is here and i...

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Johnny Depp and other Famous Hollywood Stars Who Paint

<p><img title="actors who paint" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="actors who paint" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FxsVBqOvlJ4/UdcpoA_7jlI/AAAAAAAAPXE/_XwUjKGit6I/actors-who-paint5.png?imgmax=800" width="340" height="226">I believe anyone can pick up a brush and <a title="learn to paint" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/how-to-paint-with-acrylic-for-beginners.html"><strong>learn to paint</strong></a> – but becoming a good artist certainly requires lots of practice. As the saying goes “art is 90% hard work and 10% talent”. Even some famous Hollywood celebrities have tried their hand at painting. Obviously, many of these already have real talent, from acting in countless television shows, theatre and movies. But where do they find the time to paint? Some actually do find the time, and have shown they have a real talent for art as well as acting.</p> <p> </p> <p>This is a roundup of 4 Hollywood stars who paint (plus a long list of more at the end). Some of them have become very skilled at painting, and some have displayed in galleries and sold their art for huge amounts.</p> <p> </p>

Johnny Depp and other Famous Hollywood Stars Who Paint

I believe anyone can pick up a brush and learn to paint – but becoming a good artist certainly requires lots of practice. As the saying goe...

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Donna Muller - The Unknown Artist trying to get Known

<p> <br><font size="4"><strong>Donna Muller</strong></font></p> <p><em>Nova Scotia, Canada</em></p> <p><strong>Mediums</strong>: Oil and Acrylics</p> <p><strong>Style</strong>: Mostly realism</p> <p> </p> <p><img title="My Gallery Donna Muller" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="My Gallery Donna Muller" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KGLMmk7DJmg/UdrlxXnHJGI/AAAAAAAAPZw/BzJ1VywIfBg/My-Gallery-Donna-Muller3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="222"></p> <p><font size="2"><em><strong>My Gallery</strong> © Donna Muller – a painting of my yard with my Gallery and Cottage Rental</em></font></p> <p> </p> <p>I like to paint from a picture so I have a starting point and then I submerge myself into the painting for it to take shape. I like <a title="painting" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/05/artist-know-if-painting-finished.html"><strong>painting</strong></a> pictures of people in action or contemplation in our lovely surroundings.</p>

Donna Muller - The Unknown Artist trying to get Known

Donna Muller Nova Scotia, Canada Mediums : Oil and Acrylics Style : Mostly realism   My Gallery © Donna Muller – a painting ...

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Tour of our NEW Responsive Blog Template

<p> </p> <p><img title="premium template" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline" alt="premium template" align="left" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JL8n4WQ3N4Q/UdSZrYku3DI/AAAAAAAAPUw/bZRYFI-hz5I/s1600/premium-template.PNG" width="340" height="242"></p> <p>Those who regularly visit Artpromotivate have undoubtedly noticed a HUGE change here in the past 24 hours. I have updated this website's design with a brand new premium Blogger <a title="template" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/11/html5-website-example-templates.html">template</a>. This is a responsive template named Sevida. Responsive templates are very popular with website designers these days. A responsive template is compatible with all mobile devices, screen sizes and browsers. I am aware that many of our readers view this blog through mobile devices, so I made the wise choice of switching out the old design for a new updated look.</p> <p> </p> <p>I am VERY excited about this change! With the growing number of articles here (about 600), I realized how much a change was needed. The old design was limiting and cluttered - and many times slow loading. So there were some things that I was searching for in a new design.</p> <p> </p>

Tour of our NEW Responsive Blog Template

  Those who regularly visit Artpromotivate have undoubtedly noticed a HUGE change here in the past 24 hours. I have updated this website...

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Marcylittleninja – Anime-Manga styled Fantasy-Romance Illustrations

<p> <br><font size="4"><strong>Marcylittleninja</strong></font></p> <p><em>Melbourne, Australia</em></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Mediums:</b> Traditional/ Pens/ Pencils/ etc, Digital/ Paint Tool Sai/ PhotoShop/ Manga Studio.</p> <p><b>Style:</b> I think I have my own style but I'm also very influenced with Japanese Shoujo Mangaka.</p> <p> </p> <p><img title="manga romance" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="manga romance" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NEa_TNMp4Tc/UdrnSsB0WaI/AAAAAAAAPaE/dNPJIvWUYdA/w550-h316-no/manga-romance6" width="550" height="316"></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Marcylittleninja</strong> is a self-taught, <a title="Freelance Illustrator" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/how-to-become-illustrator-jobs.html">Freelance Illustrator</a> & Graphic Design Student from Melbourne, Australia; who specializes in <strong>Anime/ Manga styled Fantasy/ Romance Illustrations</strong> and Is also a part of collaboration group, JAM, featuring Canadian artist Josh Barles Artiste.</p>

Marcylittleninja – Anime-Manga styled Fantasy-Romance Illustrations

Marcylittleninja Melbourne, Australia   Mediums: Traditional/ Pens/ Pencils/ etc, Digital/ Paint Tool Sai/ PhotoShop/ Manga Studio...

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Understanding Public Domain, Fair Use and Copyright of Photos

<p> <br>I recently received this question pertaining to copyright of online images:</p> <p><img title="public domain copyright" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 15px 0px 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="public domain copyright" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Piqubznyhy4/UeDclKjsdiI/AAAAAAAAPo4/xPg_jMbCgdk/public-domain-copyright6.png?imgmax=800" width="250" height="250">Question: Have you done or could you do a comprehensive <a title="article about copyright" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/copyright-free-music-youtube.html">article about copyright</a> pertaining to Artworks/photographs? Should be about copyright more extensively, type of use, public domain of art/photographic works, etc.? </p> <p>I think most understand about copyright, but still in this digital world a lot is taken from the web and altered, or whatever and then we see it available for prints (and most of the time with no recognition to the artist/photographer OWNER of the work. It will be under some one else's name. Not legal! </p> <p>Or if a photo or artwork is altered enough does that make it legal for other uses? Whew! Plus what are the procedures to get certain uses, or find what may be in the public domain?</p> <p>Before I discuss this, I should give the necessary disclaimer:</p> <p><em><strong>Disclaimer</strong>: I am not a lawyer and this article is not meant to give legal counsel regards to use of copyrighted images. If you are unsure of something, please consult a lawyer before using someone else’s photograph.</em></p>

Understanding Public Domain, Fair Use and Copyright of Photos

I recently received this question pertaining to copyright of online images: Question: Have you done or could you do a comprehensive art...

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10 Amazing Paintings of Musicians – Jazz, Blues and Rock

<p> <br>Music is of course a form of art. Many visual artists view music and musicians as one of their influences. Oftentimes, certain music playing in the background while painting sets a mood for creation of a piece. Personally, I paint more freely when I am enjoying music from my stereo. </p> <p>Some artists even use musicians as one of their prevailing themes. <br> <br><img title="paintings of musicians" style="display: inline" alt="paintings of musicians" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d7AcbalPJkk/UdCO1Yd46_I/AAAAAAAAPRk/qFi1e3_d-DA/paintings-of-musicians6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="276"></p> <p><strong>Power of Music</strong> © <a title="Genevieve Esson" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/03/genevieve-esson-art-paintings.html">Genevieve Esson</a></p> <p>Listed here are 5 artists from the artist spotlight who paint images of musicians, whether they be from rock, jazz, classical, folk, country or blues. Here you will find paintings of famous musicians such as Jim Morrison, Neil Young, Ray Charles and more. <br> <br>Each artist’s name links directly to their interview… so if you want to learn more, just click it. <br> <br>If you are an artist who would like to be featured at Artpromotivate, you can find out about this incredible free opportunity by going here: <a title="Interviews of Visual Artists" href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/p/free-artist-spotlight-interview-how-to.html">Interviews of Visual Artists</a></p> <p><strong></strong></p>

10 Amazing Paintings of Musicians – Jazz, Blues and Rock

Music is of course a form of art. Many visual artists view music and musicians as one of their influences. Oftentimes, certain music play...

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