Same old problem, there’s too much choice, so how do you choose the right pastel pencils? If you are struggling, this guide will help you choose the best pastel pencils for beginners Stabilo CarbOthello Pastel PencilsFaber-Castell Pitt Pastel PencilsDerwent Pastel PencilsCaran D’ache Pastel PencilsKoh-I-Noor Gioconda Pastel PencilsConté À Paris Pastel …
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I follow quite a few artists on Instagram and almost without exception the initial outline has been traced. The work is fantastic but is tracing art cheating? There are no rights and wrongs in art, only integrity. It’s how you present yourself to the world that matters. It’s only cheating …
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Do you price your originals by the square inch or by the hour? How do you mark up your prints? 50%, 100% or 200%? What’s the answer? How do you price your art? Research the prices of comparable artists. Don’t set your prices too low and never apologize for the …
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It doesn’t matter who you are, rejection hurts, and the painful truth is this, rejection is part of the everyday life of an artist. If you want to succeed you’d better learn to deal with rejection. So how do you cope? See the funny side of things, humor is a great …
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I’m well placed to answer the question. I’ve been making my living as a wildlife artist for over 20 years so I know how wildlife artists make a living. On the face of it, my lifestyle is very simple. I make and sell my art in the summer and travel …
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