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David McGee - American Realist Painter

David McGee - American Realist Painter

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

The Mercurial Art of Rural Artist Cierra G. Rowe

Cierra G. Rowe 
 
Kentucky, United States 
 
Medium: Acrylic Paint 
 
Styles: Expressionism, Impressionism, Abstract 
 
 
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'The Existence of God' © Cierra Rowe --- Search all you want. Gain what you may. An enigma as ancient as night and day. It seems that the search for God is endless. It seems that the devotion to God is confounding.  Painted on 14 x 11 inch canvas panel, using acrylic paint. Still available. 
 
 
Favorite Quotes: 
''Anybody can become angry, that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way -that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.'' -Aristotle 
 
''Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.''  - Mark Twain 
 
''If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.'' - <a href="https://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/07/starry-night-painting-van-gogh.html">Vincent Van Gogh</a>

The Mercurial Art of Rural Artist Cierra G. Rowe

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

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

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

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

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

Guidance and Wisdom from 10 Amazing Artists

For the artist spotlight feature here, the final question is "What advice would you have for emerging artists?" 
 
We ask this because we know that artists are the ones who can answer this question honestly and with wisdom. We are the ones who have struggled both with ourselves, and with getting our work out there to the masses. When asked, we have no trouble giving sound guidance and wisdom, backed by experience. 
 
So, with that in mind, we present to you 10 artists who have shared their advice and wisdom for emerging artists. 
 
 
<a href="https://www.artpromotivate.com/2014/02/carla-tucker-creativity-takes-courage.html">Carla Tucker</a> 
 
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Being an emerging artist myself, one lesson I’ve learnt recently is art is not just about the end result. It’s a journey, so enjoy the process. Another lesson is to not over think it. When a child draws a picture, they don’t think about it. They just draw. Over time, we lose that ability and we focus on perfection. It not only takes away the fun in creating art, it can obstruct it.

Guidance and Wisdom from 10 Amazing Artists

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

Lenora Palacios - Painted Mosaics - A Thousand Easy Pieces

Lenora Palacios 
Texas, USA 
 
Medium: acrylic glazes 
 
Style: painted mosaics 
 
Favorite Book: American Made by Shylah Boyd 
 
Favorite Movie: Casino 
 
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Rising Sun © Lenora Palacios 
 
 
Introduction: 
 
In life we all have things we need to fix, pieces of ourselves we give up whether for love, money or fame. We are all different but all the same. When you go back and try and put all the pieces together and fix everything you've ever done you will be surprised at how kindly people truly perceive you. Even though you thought you were the worst person in the world, you forgive and start loving yourself. It brings you to a place where you don't remember the things you thought were so bad. Love and accept yourself - then the pieces become memories and stories you can share with other people. That's how I would describe my world - it's the brokenness of it that I find the most beautiful - strength and feeling that I portray.

Lenora Palacios - Painted Mosaics - A Thousand Easy Pieces

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

Christie Shinn - Atmospheric Storytelling through Calligraphic Watercolor

Christie Shinn 
Los Angeles, CA USA 
 
Mediums: digital, pen, paper, watercolor 
Style: Calligraphic Watercolor inspired by manga and <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/09/salvador-dali-art-controversy.html">Dali</a> 
Creative Genres: Illustration, Graphic Design, and <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/08/stephen-quick-artist-internet-is-my.html">Comic Art</a> 
 
Favorite Books: Jane Eyre, Daddy Long-Legs, Dear Enemy, The Story of the Eye 
Favorite Movies: My Sassy Girl, Same Time Next Year, Terminator 1 and 2, Aliens 
 
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 I am an <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/how-to-become-illustrator-jobs.html">illustrator</a>, comic artist, and graphic designer in Los Angeles. I would describe my style is ‘calligraphic watercolor’. I have published a ‘kid’s book for adults’ called “Personal Monsters: A Compendium of Monstrosities of Personality” of which described different monsters and personal demons that I have encountered in my professional and personal life, complete with illustrations of said monsters. It sold out at Comic-Con 2015 and is currently distributed through Amazon. I am the artist and writer of “Sepulchre” a tale of revenge by a woman whose voice is stolen by her husband and that is available monthly at DriveThruComics.com in a digital format. I will be publishing the graphic novel of it soon. For my last show, I participated in ‘VS’ the juried collaborative show in 2015 with fellow LAAA member Deborah Kashinski with our 3D assemblage, “The Empress/Spring Serape Spirit”.

Christie Shinn - Atmospheric Storytelling through Calligraphic Watercolor

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

11 Inspired Spiritual Paintings from Artists

Spirituality and art are intrinsically linked. True art can be viewed as a spiritual practice because it is linked to inspiration and intuition, both of which are spiritual in nature. 
 
One of the main aspects of spirituality is that of creation. At any one moment, our thoughts create our circumstance and reality. In other words, we are creating in our minds and subconscious all the time, through what we project into this world, and how we react to it. 
 
Art is simply a physical manifestation of that spiritual side of ourselves, and reflects such things as discernment, beauty, perseverance, patience, honesty and generosity. 
 
In the past, we have featured several artists who have used art and spirituality hand in hand, as a reflection of their spiritual journey. Some of these are listed below, along with their spiritual paintings and artworks. 
 
 
<a href="https://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/05/reina-cottier-art-intuitively-taking.html">Reina Cottier</a> 
 
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Heart, Soul, Whole 
Reina Cottier 
 
"Movement, cosmos, love, light, growth, energy, balance, nature, the big picture...all that 'New Agey' type stuff ;)"

11 Inspired Spiritual Paintings from Artists

Spirituality and art are intrinsically linked. True art can be viewed as a spiritual practice because it is linked to inspiration and intui...

Why Some Artists are not as Popular as Others

I know artists who post their artworks in countless places, like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more, but rarely sell anything, or even get followers. Then, there are others who do the same, and have no trouble selling any piece. 
 
Both may be using the exact same amount of energy, with differing results. What makes them different? What makes one artist more popular than the other? 
 
Of course, there may be various reasons, and I'm talking about some of these here - along with plenty of sound advice. 
 
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Painting by <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/01/michael-gaudet-canadian-artist.html">Michael Gaudet</a>

Why Some Artists are not as Popular as Others

I know artists who post their artworks in countless places, like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more, but rarely sell anything, or even ge...

How to Get Exclusive Ad Free Access to our Best Content

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Eric Armusik - Classical Figurative Painter - An Old Soul

Eric Armusik 
Visual Artist / Painter 
Hamburg, Pennsylvania, USA 
 
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Self Portrait on Fire 
© Eric Armusik 
10 x 12” 
Oil on Birch 
2015 
 
 
Mediums:  Oil paint,  charcoal 
Style:  Classical <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/08/katerina-gorokhova-figurative-paintings.html">Figurative Painting</a> / Realism / Representational Art 
 
Favorite Quote:  "God will not have his work made manifest by cowards."  Emerson 
 
Favorite Books:    
 
(Essay) Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson 
How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie 
Rape of the Masters by Roger Kimball 
 
Favorite Movies:   Braveheart, Gladiator, Godfather, Shawshank Redemption, Cashback, Local Color, Heat, 300, The Fountain

Eric Armusik - Classical Figurative Painter - An Old Soul

Eric Armusik Visual Artist / Painter Hamburg, Pennsylvania, USA Self Portrait on Fire © Eric Armusik 10 x 12” Oil on Birch 2015...

Who is Banksy? Does it Matter if we Know?

Did you hear about the Banksy print that self-destructed not long ago? Yeah, I know - old news! 
 
The print was sold at an auction, then automatically shredded while people looked on in amazement. It instantly made the national news all around the world. 
 
 
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This news got me thinking. <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/06/banksy-street-art-graffiti.html">Banksy</a> is someone I do not follow, but keep hearing about anyway. 
 
His works often make a blatant statement on social conditions - something that has gotten him countless fans amongst the common people. His street art and other works always get people talking. 
 
But WHO is Banksy? The amazing thing is that only a small number of people knows! Does he or she even exist? Could this be some scheme orchestrated by a group of people - to both make huge sums of money and manipulate the public?

Who is Banksy? Does it Matter if we Know?

Did you hear about the Banksy print that self-destructed not long ago? Yeah, I know - old news! The print was sold at an auction, then aut...

Aaron Wintrich - Art For A Dream

Aaron Wintrich 
USA Florida 
 
Mediums: Mixed media 
Favorite Quote: “Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.” -Socrates 
Favorite Book: The Bhagavad Gita 
 
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The Apparent and Yet Difficult Choices Found in Spatial Reasoning 
 
 
Style: I have developed a collaborative style using <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/09/lana-arft-acrylic-paintings.html">mixed media</a>. I use elements of the most influential Avant Garde artists in my art to illustrate the story of art history. From the brushstrokes of the impressionists, the colors on the post-impressionists, the mixed media of <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/11/about-pablo-picasso-paintings.html">Picasso</a> and the color theory of Matisse, to the theme of surrealism and the application of acrylic paint of the contemporary artists like Warhol and Hockney, every single element of my art is a reference to each of these time periods and tells the story of art history.

Aaron Wintrich - Art For A Dream

Aaron Wintrich USA Florida Mediums : Mixed media Favorite Quote : “Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds ...

Is Facebook Pages any Good for Promoting Art Anymore?

I have wrote several articles on Facebook pages in the past, and have had great success with it in promoting this website, other artists and my own art. I can't, with a clear conscience, recommend it anymore. 
 
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Here are just a couple past articles: 
 
<a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/08/facebook-for-art-promotion.html">Facebook to Promote Art</a> 
<a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2011/12/how-to-get-likes-for-facebook-pages.html">How to Get Likes for Facebook Pages</a> 
 
Back when Facebook pages started, Facebook promoted its service as a free business page. It was easy to <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/01/art-quotations-boost-facebook-likes.html">get likes</a>, and most of those people saw what I posted, and therefore kept returning. Several large pages sprung up, and the pages feature became intensely popular. 
 
Then, it all started to go downhill once Facebook introduced paid promotions. According to Facebook, this was a way for business owners to boost their pages and extend their post reach - and let more people see their pages. Nowadays, posts seem to be not seen at all, unless it is paid for or viewed by a returning visitor to the page. They don't seem to show up in followers news feeds at all! 
 
Recently, I have posted several times to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/artpromotivate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artpromotivate Facebook page</a>. There might be an impression here and there, but no visitors at all.

Is Facebook Pages any Good for Promoting Art Anymore?

I have wrote several articles on Facebook pages in the past, and have had great success with it in promoting this website, other artists and...

What Artists Find Interesting Besides Creating Art

Hundreds of artists have been featured at Artpromotivate in the past. This service will of course continue to be free. For those who desire further promotions from this website, we now offer very affordable extra promotions for you at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/artpromotivate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon page</a>. This is one of the best ways you can help grow this website and community, and at the same time receive a boost to your online presence. 
 
Our free artist spotlight may be found here: <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/p/free-artist-spotlight-interview-how-to.html">Artist Spotlight</a> 
 
This post features 10 artists who have already been featured here. We post lists like this to show some extra gratitude to the artists who submit us their spotlights, and to further promote good talent. 
 
The featured question this time is: "Please tell us something interesting in your life, other than art". 
 
Here are the answers from the artist themselves, along with a link to their respective spotlights.

What Artists Find Interesting Besides Creating Art

Hundreds of artists have been featured at Artpromotivate in the past. This service will of course continue to be free. For those who desire ...

Many Artists are Making a Good Living Using Patreon

During my absence from writing here (I plan on letting you know more about what I have been up to sometime), I've noticed that many artists are making a whole lot of money from a relatively new site called Patreon. I was introduced to Patreon a couple years ago, and planned on diving into it way before now, but life circumstances got in the way. Now that I have returned, I plan on writing a series of articles involving Patreon and how it can help creative people earn a sustainable income. 
 
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Patreon is based on a very simple tiered reward system, reminiscent of something like Kickstarter or Gofundme. Artists can simply offer perks for each level. For example, exclusive membership in a Discord chatroom, newsletter membership, exclusive video tutorials, podcasts and much more. Members have already come up with a whole slew of creative and ingenious ideas, and I plan on sharing some of these in a future post. 
 
One of the main benefits of joining Patreon is that it helps to give an already established following a way of <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2016/11/artist-memes-inspiration.html">supporting the artist</a>. Even if you do not yet have a good following, it could be one of the things that helps you get there. The whole system is easy to learn, and if you offer perks you like spending time doing, can be very enjoyable as well. 
 
I would like to introduce you to Artpromotivate's own new Patreon page. If you appreciate what we are doing with this site, and would like to support it's growth and expansion, this is a great way of doing so! Our new official Patreon can be found here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/artpromotivate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artpromotivate on Patreon</a>

Many Artists are Making a Good Living Using Patreon

During my absence from writing here (I plan on letting you know more about what I have been up to sometime), I've noticed that many arti...

Artist Interview - Looking Into The Mind's Eye Of Jeanette M. Jai Davis-Spillman

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Style: I don't really have one particular style for the works I create. My
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Favorite Quotes: “I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with all my heart.”
 and “I wish they would only take me as I am.” - <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/05/vincent-van-gogh-getting-recognition-he.html">VincentVan Gogh</a></div>
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Favorite Movies: The Ward - John Carpenter, Hop - Tim Hill, Saw - James Wan, Date
Night - Shawn Levy. These are just a few of my favorite movies. 
 
 
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I have a gift and with that gift I am able to create art. I have
always had a passion for art. I love to freely express myself
through my pieces. My artworks range from simple designs to more
detailed and in-depth pieces. I release my thoughts and feelings
through my artwork. I am attempting to find a fun way to deal with
thoughts in my head and my wide array of moods. I explore and
challenge the ramblings of my mind by channeling it into my work.</div>

Artist Interview - Looking Into The Mind's Eye Of Jeanette M. Jai Davis-Spillman

Jeanette M. Jai Davis-Spillman Nickname: JaeNet USA Mediums : Soft chalk pastels, pencils, color pencils, and acrylic paints are ju...

88 Positive Affirmations for Artists and Creative People

So, you came here looking for positive affirmations for artists? Well you came to the right place! This page is filled with plenty of positive affirmations for creative people (and anyone else for that matter). 
 
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Affirmations are short sayings and bits of wisdom which affirm a positive aspiration. The belief is that by looking at them and reading them over and over (sometimes daily), we can come to absorb them into our belief system (and subconscious) - after a period of time. Of course, purging the negative beliefs is important too - so make sure you take the time to do so. As you rid yourself of those pesky negative beliefs, please replace them with these positive affirmations for artists:

88 Positive Affirmations for Artists and Creative People

So, you came here looking for positive affirmations for artists ? Well you came to the right place! This page is filled with plenty of posit...

How I Used Art as Therapy to Cope With Anxiety and Depression

I have dealt with debilitating bouts of anxiety and depression many times throughout my life on this earth. I also know many artists who have went through, or are currently experiencing the same. I could talk about what it felt like and thoughts that ran through my mind during these mental episodes, but I would rather not go there, at least not at this moment. 
 
I have found that the past only lives in the mind and it is my attitude toward it that can change it. 
 
It is up to me how I want to perceive what has happened there. 
 
I can look upon a negative event as something which has happened for me or against me. 
 
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For example, when I think about my childhood, I sometimes think of my neglectful and sometimes abusive parents. They learned from their mistakes later in life, but my mental scars have lingered. My natural inclination has always been anger for what they put me through. During these bouts of depression and anxiety I felt the feelings of that child in the present, just as I had actually returned there.

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All one has to do is turn on the news to be spouted with negative events and occurrences. Social media (especially <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/08/facebook-for-art-promotion.html">Facebook</a>) is full of negativity, so much so that I have often had to stay away from it for awhile. 
 
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Nowadays, I try to limit my use to just sharing an artwork here or there, or just sharing a positive meme every now and then. 
 
 
 
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Create What you Love</h3>
 
Creating art specially <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2016/10/designed-to-sell-unconventional-guide.html">designed to sell</a> is understandable, especially if you are a commercial artist working with a designing firm. Even traditional artists often need to <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/08/how-artists-can-make-art-that-will-sell.html">create what's popular</a> to sell a piece here and there, while their regular line of work may not be so popular. But, speaking from experience, it can be very difficult to maintain a love for creating art if you do not love what you are creating. 
 
Being a very self-critical person, I often ask myself, "Do I really love what I'm painting". I don't always say "yes", but realize that I might not know the answer anyway if I did not start the painting in the first place. In this way, I am constantly learning what I like and dislike - which is part of my own personal journey of "knowing oneself". Plus, I know that even if I don't like it, someone else might. Also, it's possible to love the act of <a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/03/20-art-inspiration-ideas-for-creativity.html">creating art</a>, and not necessarily the subject matter. Many artists, including myself, just enjoy being in "the zone" - that meditative state where an artist blocks out the outside world and is engrossed in the act of creation.

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